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My professional interests include the provision of access to information for people of all abilities and the use of technology to support teaching and learning.

Education & Certification

Master of Library & Information Studies (MLIS)
The University of Alabama School of Library & Information Studies (SLIS), Tuscaloosa, Alabama

B.A., The University of the South, Sewanee, Tennessee
Major: English. Graduated Magna Cum Laude.
Teacher Education Program; Tennessee Teacher License.

Alliance of Information & Referral Systems (AIRS) Certified Information & Referral Specialist- Aging (CIRS-A)

Professional Experience

Consultant, Information Technology Staffing Company
Serves as an Academic Coordinator for a private, proprietary institution of higher education.  Oversees virtual classroom operations.  Monitors, analyzes, and reports faculty performance.  Checks curriculum content and subject matter correctness.  Maintains course content.  Serves as a faculty liaison, working to improve instructor performance and ensure a positive learning experience for students.

Library Assistant, Braille and Talking Book Library
Served as a library assistant with a Subregional Library for the “Blind and Physically Handicapped” [sic], a Braille and talking book library administered and funded by the National Library Service for the “Blind and Physically Handicapped” [sic], the Library of Congress, and the local public library.

Student Assistant (Cataloging & Metadata Services), University Libraries
Prepared books, audiovisual, and other materials for circulation.  Shelf processing activities included call number labeling, stamping, and inserting security devices.  Maintained statistics and assisted with repair and other projects as needed.

Library Intern, University-Affiliated Children’s Center
Served as the librarian for the center, which provides outpatient and residential treatment for children and adolescents from the ages of 3 to 21.  Responsible for circulation, acquisition, and cataloging activities.  Facilitated scheduled group library visits and kept “drop-in” hours to assist students and staff with the utilization of library resources.

Graduate Teaching Assistant, University Libraries
Assisted the Cataloging & Metadata Services department with routine copy-cataloging and database maintenance.

Information & Referral Program Coordinator, University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Interviewed callers and assisted with disability information and services. Trained and supervised staff, students and interns. Disseminated information about program and maintained program mailing lists. Wrote and distributed program newsletter.  Researched and wrote articles for the newsletter of the State Council on Developmental Disabilities.  Worked collaboratively with Center staff and community partners.

Disability Resource Specialist, University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities
Maintained resource database and investigated new community services. Maintained program mailing lists and websites, including disability-related events calendar.  Provided office and administrative coverage and support.

Information & Resource Specialist, Area Agency on Aging & Disability
Provided comprehensive information, referral, and assistance. Maintained and updated resource database and investigated new community services. Participated in community and professional partnerships.

Outreach Worker, Domestic Violence Center
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, Child Abuse Prevention Agency
Provided in-home parent coaching, support, and information to expectant parents and at-risk newborns. Offered emotional support, discusses infant care and development, modeled parenting skills, and connected families with community resources. Also served as a parent helpline counselor, providing supportive listening, information, and referral to parents and other callers.

Family Health Educator, National Service Program
Developed training materials for fellow national service program 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, discusses infant care and development, and linked families with community resources.

Technical Skills

I am fluent in desktop utilities and software, including word processing, spreadsheet, database, and publishing. I have experience in library, information, and electronic learning applications and have developed and maintained web content using web authoring programs and hand coding (HTML, XHTML, and CSS). I am an advanced user of many Internet and Web 2.0 applications, including blogging platforms and instant messaging, mashups, microblogging, RSS, browser-based screencasting, and social cataloging and networking tools.

Sample work and a list of some of the products and tools with which I have experience is available on the Technical Skills page.