Legislative Librarian | Department Head - New York State Legislative Library - Albany, NY
(2021-08)
- Responsible for all day-to-day library operations, including cataloging, reference, circulation, acquisitions, collection management, serials check-in, budget management, and supervision of professional and paraprofessional staff.
- Perform original and copy cataloging of legal, legislative, and historical materials using RDA and MARC formats.
- Manage electronic database subscriptions and print library maintenance agreements.
- Manage digitization projects to improve online discovery of New York's legislative resources.
- Designed and manage the library's Drupal website.
- Assist legislators, legislative staff, and government agencies in navigating New York State statutes, codes, rules, and regulations.
- Administer the Sirsi EOS.Web integrated library system.
- Introduce new technology to the library, including a Zeutschel zeta overhead book scanner and ViewScan 4 microform readers.
- Oversight of the creation of the Legislative Library Manual, documenting the library's policies and procedures.
- Create exhibits highlighting materials from the library collection.
- Assist with all phases of the design, testing, and deployment of the Biographical Directory of the New York State Legislature, an informational database built using Drupal.
- Communicate and collaborate with legislative librarians nationally through membership and participation in the National Conference of State Legislatures.
Cataloging & Metadata Services Librarian - Siena College, J. Spencer and Patricia Standish Library - Loudonville, NY
(2013-03 - 2021-07)
- Responsible for original and copy cataloging of library materials in all formats for the Library, Archives, and Special Collections using OCLC Connexion and Innovative Interfaces, Inc.'s Millennium integrated library system with Library of Congress Subject Headings, Library of Congress classification, AACR2, RDA, and MARC format.
- Managed the accuracy and integrity of CYRIL, the library's bibliographic database, including identifying and addressing database maintenance issues.
- Administered the Millennium ILS and CONTENTdm digital collections software.
- Created new digital collections in CONTENTdm, set up metadata schema, established digital submission processes, and assigned Dublin Core metadata to digitized and born-digital objects. Utilized various thesauri to control vocabulary, including the Art & Architecture Thesaurus (AAT), Union List of Artist Names (ULAN), the Getty Thesaurus of Geographic Names (TGN), and Library of Congress Name and Subject authorities.
- Provided reference, information literacy, and instruction services, assisting students, faculty, staff, and other patrons in using and learning how to use the full range of resources available through the Standish Library.
- Automated and streamlined the selection, acquisition, receipt, and payment of library materials utilizing YBP's GOBI and the Millennium Acquisitions module.
- Utilized LibGuides to create online research guides.
- Maintained the Web OPAC utilizing Millennium Administration's Webmaster and Web Options modes.
- Responsible for the selection, assessment, and maintenance of collections and resources in all formats for the Classics, Management, Political Science, and Religious Studies subject areas and serve as the liaison to faculty in these departments.
- Served as a representative on college committees, including the Diversity Action Committee and the Public Safety Advisory Committee.
- Completed the EBSCO Discovery Service (Saint Search) library catalog setup: completed the Custom Catalog questionnaire to set up the initial catalog load and RTAC (real-time availability checking) in EBSCO Discovery Service; created a location table for the mapping of facets and limiters; regularly exported catalog records to EBSCO via FTS.
- Extracted all relevant data from the Millennium ILS for the successful migration to the Alma LSP. Assisted in the configuration of Alma and Primo VE. Completed Alma and Primo VE administrator certification.
- Completed all presentation and publication requirements for promotion to the rank of Associate Librarian.
- Served as a digitization consultant for a local museum, digitizing their unique holdings for discovery in the New York Heritage Digital Collections.
Digital Initiatives & Metadata Librarian - North Dakota State University (NDSU) Libraries - Fargo, ND
(2012-03 - 2013-02)
- Created and maintained the Libraries' digital initiatives and associated applications and operations, including managing NDSU's Institutional Repository in DSpace with Dublin Core metadata, the website in WordPress, electronic resources in EBSCO A-Z and LinkSource, and research guides in LibGuides.
- Participated in the Electronic Theses and Dissertations (ETDs) workflows.
- Managed the Millennium ILS.
- Supported new users of Digital Horizons (CONTENTdm) in setting up metadata schema for collections.
Interim Serials Librarian - North Dakota State University (NDSU) Libraries - Fargo, ND
(2011-07 - 2013-02)
Metadata & Cataloging Librarian - North Dakota State University (NDSU) Libraries - Fargo, ND
(2009-12 - 2012-03)
- Responsible for the original and complex copy cataloging of library materials in all formats for the NDSU Libraries, Archives, and Special Collections using OCLC Connexion and Innovative Interfaces, Inc.'s Millennium integrated library system, utilizing LCSH, LC, DDC, and Superintendent of Documents classification systems, AACR2, RDA, and MARC format.
- Managed the overall accuracy and integrity of the NDSU Libraries' bibliographic database, including identifying and addressing database maintenance issues and implementing authority control.
- Provided training on cataloging and metadata standards, processes, and procedures to all staff with cataloging duties and ensured staff possessed an adequate understanding of work performance expectations and adhered to accepted productivity standards.
- Supervised cataloging and serials staff and coordinated operations to ensure user-centered bibliographic services to our customers.
- Developed goals and priorities for the cataloging and serials areas and oversaw projects.
- Provided reference, information literacy, and instruction services, assisting students, faculty, staff, and other patrons in using and learning how to use the full range of resources available through the NDSU Libraries.
- Responsible for the selection, assessment, and maintenance of collections and resources in all formats for the Criminal Justice and Women and Gender Studies subject areas and served as the liaison to faculty in these departments.
Adult Services Librarian - Maricopa County Library District, Southeast Regional Branch - Gilbert, AZ
(2008-04 - 2009-12)
- Interviewed diverse clientele in person and by telephone to assess their information needs. Performed research using appropriate print and electronic resources.
- Provided instruction and support for customers and staff using the Polaris ILS, online library catalog, electronic databases, personal computers, software, and other library resources and services, both informally and in the classroom.
- Assisted customers at the circulation desk. Accepted payments for fines and fees.
- Provided 24/7 online reference service through OCLC QuestionPoint and Ask a Librarian email service.
- Created pathfinders to assist customers with finding research materials.
- Assisted the collection development team in selecting new library materials.
- Arranged displays and created flyers, brochures, and signage to boost circulation and database use.
- Evaluated library materials to determine if items should be withdrawn, replaced, or repaired.
- Led a monthly popular fiction and bestseller book discussion group.
- Served on the Reconsideration Committee, determining if library materials should be retained or removed from the collection based on customer concerns or complaints.
- Served on the Technology Committee, charged with developing and managing shared collections and services available to all MCLD staff for use with customers.
Special Formats Cataloger - State University of New York at Buffalo Libraries - Buffalo, NY
(2007-06 - 2008-03)
- Responsible for the original cataloging of library material in special formats for the Arts & Sciences Libraries, the Health Sciences Library, and Special Collections in OCLC Connexion and the Aleph library automation system.
- Served as a representative on University Library committees such as the E-books Task Force, which evaluated and recommended electronic book platforms.
- Participated in acquisition functions, including importing or creating records for ordered or received material, vendor selection and relations, receipt of requested material, the cataloging of received materials, and selection of material for contract cataloging.
- Assisted with the management of the library budget by entering price information for ordered materials and assigning appropriate funds for encumbrance.
- Coordinated with the Head of the Monographic Cataloging Production Section in training and overseeing the work of support staff engaged in the upgrading of OCLC catalog records for audio, video, and computer files, and in the copy cataloging of maps.
- Assisted in the training and supervision of graduate student assistants performing copy cataloging.
- Participated in the acquisition and cataloging activities performed for other State University of New York institutions.
Library Technician - A. H. Aaron Health Sciences Library, Buffalo General Hospital - Buffalo, NY
(2006-10 - 2007-06)
- Copy and original cataloging of library materials in MARC format utilizing AARC2, National Library of Medicine classification, and Medical Subject Headings.
- Interviewed diverse clientele to assess their information needs. Performed research using appropriate print and electronic resources.
- Processed interlibrary loans using DOCLINE and OCLC Resource Sharing to prepare and deliver documents and monographs to customers while ensuring copyright compliance.
- Provided informal instruction and support for customers using HUBNET (Hospitals and University at Buffalo Library Resource Network), OnCall (Online Catalog for the Library Consortium of Health Institutions in Buffalo), University at Buffalo Libraries electronic journals and databases, personal computers, software, and other library resources.
- Selected, purchased, received, prepared, cataloged, and processed resources to be added to the collection.
Cataloger - Coutts Information Services - Niagara Falls, NY
(2005-12 - 2006-09)
- Responsible for customer and internal cataloging of monographs in a variety of languages in ITS for Windows (BiblioFile) and the Coutts Information Services automation system, utilizing AACR2, MARC format, and LC, DDC, and NLM classification with Library of Congress and Medical subject headings.
- Promoted to cataloging for the University of British Columbia, the most complex and intricate academic library customer.
- Strengthened cataloging skills, understanding of rules and guidelines, use of various cataloging tools, and authority file maintenance.
- Appointed U.S. Office liaison for implementation of the new cataloging and processing automated Shelf Ready Project, bridging the gap between IT Professionals and Librarians.
- Trained new employees in the use of the automation system and cataloging tools.
- Assisted colleagues with daily cataloging and technical questions. Reviewed colleagues' catalog records and made recommendations for improvement.
- Successfully presented Coutts approval cataloging methods to potential academic library customers.
Librarian I - Buffalo & Erie County Public Library - Buffalo, NY
(2003-10 - 2005-12)
- Performed copy and original cataloging of materials in a variety of formats and languages, including rare books, utilizing AACR2, Library of Congress classification and subject analysis, MARC format, and OCLC Connexion.
- Appointed to the Sirsi Migration and Training Team, successfully developing a staff training program in support of the library's automation system migration.
- Tested Sirsi Unicorn Workflows library automation software and developed policies and procedures to maximize its effective use for the library system.
- Developed, scheduled, and implemented training programs with instructional materials for various aspects of the Sirsi integrated library system, including circulation, serials, inventorying, and cataloging functions for over 400 public services and support staff.
- Trained 20 staff members in the use of OCLC Connexion for cataloging.
- Assisted colleagues with cataloging and technical questions.
- Provided reference service for library users of all ages, online database and computer training, and collection development in the Children's Room.
