Work Experience
- July 2006-present. Coordinator, Learning Commons & Undergraduate Library Services. University of Massachusetts, Amherst.
- August 2005-July 2006. Science & Engineering Reference Services Librarian. University of Massachusetts, Amherst.
- April 2003-August 2005. Reference Technology Librarian. Springfield College.
- January 2002 and January 2001. January Term Faculty. Hampshire College.
- August 2000-April 2003. Circulation Specialist. Hampshire College.
- January 2000-August 2000. Cataloging Assistant. Harvard University.
- June 1995-June 1997. Evening Circulation Assistant/Interlibrary Loan. Hampshire College.
Coordinate Learning Commons; collaborate to design innovative library services; help plan for information literacy instruction and resources for undergraduate students.
Reference librarian and liaison to Biochemistry, Chemistry, Mathematics/Statistics, Microbiology, Physics, and Veterinary/Animal Science.
Reference, instruction, and collection development responsibilities. Liaison to Biology, Chemistry, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Social Work. Library webmaster. Planned and implemented IM reference service. Initiated library blog. Responsible for evaluating, ordering, and administering library databases. Co-hosted weekly library radio show on campus radio station.
Designed and taught equivalent of semester-long undergraduate introduction to linguistics.
Hired, trained, and supervised student workforce of 15. Oversaw day-to-day circulation function of library. Responsible for billing and fines, coordinating library hours and building operations. Collaborated with Five College counterparts on billing issues. Staffed reference desk and acted as library advisor for incoming first-year students.
As part of Cataloging Support Services, performed original and copy cataloging of various items, including foreign language items and government documents. Performed reclassification project in Robbins Philosophy Library, summer 2000.
Evening supervisor of student staff of 15. Responsible for day-to-day interlibrary borrowing and lending. Oversaw evening circulation and building operation.