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EDUCATION

Master of Library & Information Studies
The University of Alabama, 2009

Bachelor of Arts, English; Teacher Education Program (Endorsement in English 7-12)
Sewanee: The University of the South, 2001

Relevant Coursework:

Anthropology of Education
History of American Education
Methods and Materials of Teaching
Psychological Foundations of Education

Academic Libraries
Cataloging and Classification
Information Resources–Sciences
Information Sources & Services
Information Technology
Law Libraries & Legal Resources
Library User Instruction
Metadata Management & Control
Organization of Information
Research Methods
Special Libraries & Information Centers

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ACADEMIC COORDINATOR
[Private, For-Profit Career College], January 2010-present
* Oversees virtual classroom operations of a private, for-profit career college.
* Publishes, edits, and maintains online course content.
* Supports faculty in the delivery of web-based instruction.
* Monitors, analyzes, and reports faculty performance.
* Serves as liaison among students, instructors, and institutional student services.

LIBRARY ASSISTANT
Talking Books & Braille Library, Tuscaloosa Public Library, 2009
* Oversaw the daily operations of a countywide Subregional Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped [sic], serving patrons unable to access traditional print materials due to a visual or physical disability.
* Conducted all library operations: information services, acquisitions, technical services, interlibrary loan, and maintenance of the library’s collection of Braille, audio cassette, and digital materials.
* Initiated a large-scale weeding and inventory project.

STUDENT ASSISTANT
Cataloging & Metadata Services, University of Alabama Libraries, 2009
* Prepared books, audiovisual, and other materials for circulation by applying call number labels and stamps and inserting security devices.
* Assisted with repair and other projects as needed.

LIBRARY INTERN
Brewer-Porch Children’s Center, 2009
* Served as the sole librarian for the center.
* Responsible for all library operations, including materials selection, circulation, and cataloging activities.
* Facilitated scheduled group library visits and kept “drop-in” hours to assist students and staff with the utilization of library resources.
* Provided research assistance and developed a web-based collection of reference and instructional materials.

GRADUATE TEACHING ASSISTANT
University of Alabama Libraries, 2008-2009
* Assisted the Cataloging & Metadata Services department with routine copy-cataloging and database maintenance.
* Inventoried the library’s serial holdings, correcting holdings and item information in the Voyager integrated library system.
* Maintained statistics and assisted with other projects as needed.

INFORMATION & REFERRAL SPECIALIST/PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Tennessee Disability Pathfinder, Vanderbilt Kennedy Center, 2005-2008
* Assisted callers with disability information and services.
* Researched and evaluated community services and systems.
* Maintained program websites and web-based resource directory.
* Developed instructional modules and workshop materials.
* Provided training to consumers, families, center staff, and community partners.
* Oversaw statewide community outreach activities.
* Worked cooperatively with community partners through board representation, committee participation, and informal collaboration.
* Researched and wrote articles for Breaking Ground, the newsletter of the TN Council on Developmental Disabilities.
* Wrote and disseminated program newsletter and mailings.
* Supervised staff, students and interns.
* Assessed and reported program service delivery.
* Provided office and administrative coverage and support.

INFORMATION & RESOURCE SPECIALIST
Greater Nashville Area Agency on Aging & Disability, 2003-2005
* Provided comprehensive information, referral, and assistance.
* Maintained resource database and researched community services.
* Participated in community and professional partnerships.

OUTREACH WORKER
YWCA Domestic Violence Center, 2003
* Promoted awareness about domestic violence through training, presentations and work with media and community organizations.
* Facilitated support group for persons experiencing domestic violence.
* Provided information and resource linkage to helpline callers and shelter residents.

FAMILY SUPPORT COUNSELOR
Prevent Child Abuse TN, 2002-2003
* Provided in-home parent coaching, support, and information to expectant parents and families with at-risk newborns.
* Offered emotional support, discussed infant care and development, modeled parenting skills, and connected families with community resources.
* Served as a parent helpline counselor, providing supportive listening, information, and referral to parents and other callers.

FAMILY HEALTH EDUCATOR
Nashville Health Corps/AmeriCorps, 2001-2002
* Developed training materials for fellow Corps members and families served by the program.
* Assisted with the provision of social services to patients of a health care clinic serving the uninsured and underinsured.
* Participated in service projects.
* Provided in-home parent coaching, support, and education to expectant parents and families with at-risk newborns.
* Offered emotional support, discussed infant care and development, and linked families with community resources.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Skilled in desktop utilities and software, including word processing, spreadsheet, database, and publishing. Fluent in library, information, electronic learning, content management, and web authoring applications. Advanced user of Internet and “Web 2.0″ applications, including blogging platforms and instant messaging, mashups, microblogging, RSS, browser-based screencasting, and social bookmarking, cataloging, and networking tools.

Selected Software:

Library & Information
* Connexion (OCLC)
* CONTENTdm (OCLC)
* IRis (Bowman Systems)
* Horizon (SirsiDynix)
* READS (integrated library system)
* RefWorks (ProQuest)
* Resource Mate (Jaywil Software Development)
* Voyager (Ex Libris)

Electronic Learning
* Adobe Captivate
* Blackboard Learning System
* Moodle
* Pearson eCollege
* Wimba Classroom

Web Authoring & Content Management
* Adobe GoLive
* Site Mason
* Wordpress

SELECTED PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

HONORS & AWARDS

Inductee, Beta Phi Mu Beta Kappa Chapter, 2010

H.W. Wilson Foundation Scholarship, Graduate Assistantship, Endowed Scholarship
The University of Alabama School of Library & Information Studies, 2008-2009

Mayor’s Advisory Committee for People With Disabilities Professional Award, 2004

MEMBERSHIPS

Alabama Library Association (ALLA)

American Library Association (ALA)
New Members Round Table
Social Responsibilities Round Table

Association of Specialized & Cooperative Library Agencies (ASCLA)
Libraries Serving Special Populations Section
Membership Promotion Committee

Alliance of Information & Referral Systems (AIRS)

PRESENTATIONS/PUBLICATIONS

“The Disability Experience in a Post-2.0 World: Implications for Libraries.” Submitted for presentation at the Mississippi State University Libraries Emerging Technologies Summit, September 2010.

“Access to Electronic Resources and Patrons with Disabilities.” Presented at the Alabama Library Association Annual Convention, April 2010.

“The Brewer-Porch Children’s Center Library Initiative: Serving the Needs of a Specialized Community Through Communication and Collection Building.” Poster presented with co-author Jane C. Daugherty at the Alabama Library Association Annual Convention, April 2009.