RESUME
Education
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Masters in Library and Information Science (MLIS) | December 2021
Coursework:​
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Collection Management
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Information Sources and Services
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Information Organization and Access
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Library Administration and Management
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Data Visualization
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​​Emerging Technological Trends in Information Access
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Principles of Database Information Retrieval
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Metadata
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Academic Library
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Cataloging and Classification
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University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology | May 2018
General Skills & Attributes
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Innovation & Forward-thinking
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Workflow Management and Creation
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Process Improvement
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Supervision and Management Experience
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​Troubleshooting & Problem-solving
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Resource Management
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User & Service Oriented
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Systems Thinking
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Data analysis & Assessment
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Catalog & Record Maintenance
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Strong Attention to Detail
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Interpersonal Communication
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Multi-cultural Awareness
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Inventory and Record-Keeping
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Experience leading small-group projects and committees
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Time Management
Working Technical Knowledge & Experience
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Experience using Ex Libris Alma and Primo | Advanced experience with Alma Fulfillment and Alma Analytics
Certified Ex Libris Alma Administrator
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Data Visualization with Tableau, Google Data Studio, and Excel
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SpringShare services, with advanced knowledge of LibGuides and LibAnswers
Admin experience for LibAnswers
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Experience using Classification Web, OCLC Connexion, and RDA Toolkit
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Familiar with MARC Edit and OpenRefine
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Familiar with cataloging standards and practices for LCC, MARC21, RDA, ISBD, LCSH, Dublin Core, SuDocs, and authority control
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Experience with COUNTER Release 5 & SUSHI protocol
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Familiar with Data structure standards for MARC, Dublin Core, and MODS
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Familiar with data value standards and controlled vocabularies including LCGFT, LCDGT, DCMT,TGN, ULAN, TGM, and AAT
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Experience using Eclipse IDE for basic XML creation
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Familiar with KBART and OpenURL
Work Experience
Electronic Resources Management Librarian | March 2022 - Present
J. Murrey Atkins Library | UNC Charlotte
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​Manage the e-resources life-cycle of the library’s subscriptions and purchases of electronic materials within the workflows of the Collection Services unit
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Manage the Electronic Resources Management system within the Ex Libris Alma , including adding vendor, licensing, access rights, and other information related to the library’s electronic resources
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Collect and organize usage statistics for the library’s electronic resources with the assistance of the Collection Strategist
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Creates strategies, in consultation with library liaisons and the Collection Strategist, to enhance marketing of the library’s electronic resources to increase usage
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Troubleshoot electronic resources’ access issues when they arise, particularly related databases, eBooks, streaming media, and other specialized resources
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Manages communication about electronic resources within the library, the university and the larger community
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Work closely with the Electronic & Continuing Resources Librarian and the Collection Strategist on other tasks related to electronic resources management as assigned
Offsite Collections Coordinator | November 2020 - March 2022
J. Murrey Atkins Library | UNC Charlotte
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​Managed the daily operations and physical collections within the library's offsite storage, and ensured the collections are organized, accurate and accessible
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Developed, established and communicated policies, procedures, and overall work standards related to the offsite storage
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Oversaw and assisted with the daily shelving operations, item retrievals process, and the fulfillment of Interlibrary Loan scan requests
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Supported the Building Operations Team by being the site liaison of the offsite storage facility’s daily operations including safety, security, and maintenance needs
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Managed Interlibrary Loan processes at the offsite storage facility, including: retrieving physical item requests; fulfilling scanning and document delivery requests, or training and supervising student employees to fulfill requests; and training new staff on ILL policies, procedures, and equipment use.
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Provided training and direct supervision to student employees, and general oversight to library staff working at the facility
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Collected, tracked, and analyzed data related to the Offsite Facility and Collections Maintenance using a variety of web applications and office tools
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Responsible for overseeing the safety and security of the collections and library staff at the facility, and communicating facility needs and concerns with the library's Building Operations Manager
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Communicated with property management, vendors, and contractors as needed
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Collaborated with the Collections Maintenance Manager, Resource Development and Access Librarian, Associate Dean of Collections Services, and Head of Research & Instructional Services on overall needs and goals of the offsite facility
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Assisted and supported the Collection Services department with projects and tasks as needed, including inventory projects, answering e-resource collection tickets, correcting and updating serials records, checking for online access to print serials for withdrawal decisions, etc.
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Ensured any ILS information and policies surrounding offsite storage remain accurate and updated
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Collections Maintenance Specialist | June 2018 - October 2020
J. Murrey Atkins Library | UNC Charlotte
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​Retrieved requested library materials for patrons and managed the retrievals process
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Ensured the physical collections are organized, accurate, and accessible
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Supervised the daily sorting operation and assisted with maintaining the Collections Maintenance area
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Supervised and trained 2-3 student employees in the Collections Maintenance unit
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Served as back up in the absence of the Collections Maintenance Coordinator
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Conducted searches for missing, in transit, claims returned, and billed items in accordance to established workflows
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Managed the claims returned process for library materials and improved the existing workflow for the process
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Implemented and coordinated projects as needed within the Collections Maintenance unit
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Created workflows and documentation to support library staff who use Ex Libris' Alma Fulfillment functions
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Reviewed and improved workflows for Collections Maintenance and other library units as needed
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Tracked and analyzed data using Tableau, Alma Analytics, Google Sheets, and Google Data Studio
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Provided Admin support for Springshare's LibAnswers Platform system
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Provided customer service at the Circulation Desk
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Assisted with inventory control for the library's physical collections and within the ILS such as incorrect floor location, process type, and call number
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Collaborated, assisted, and shadowed the Business Liaison with the Career Resources Collection
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Served on library-wide task committees
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Library Aide I | June 2015 - May 2018
J. Murrey Atkins Library | UNC Charlotte
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Assisted with managing the daily sorting operation and the stacks maintenance area
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Sorted all incoming books and materials to be shelved
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Shelved library materials using the LCCS, SuDocs, and CIMC classification
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Retrieved requested library materials for patrons
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Assisted with searching for missing books
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Created space for Overflow materials on three floors
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Performed shelf-reading, interfiling, and shifting throughout the library
Work Experience
Committees
Administrator Evaluation Committee | J. Murrey Atkins Library, UNC Charlotte
Co-chair, Fall 2019 - Present
Book Sale Committee | J. Murrey Atkins Library, UNC Charlotte
Member, Fall 2019 - Spring 2020
Student Engagement Committee | J. Murrey Atkins Library, UNC Charlotte
Member, Fall 2019 - Spring 2020
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Intranet Committee | J. Murrey Atkins Library, UNC Charlotte
Member, Fall 2018 - Spring 2019
Professional Presentations
2019 Library Paraprofessional Conference | East Carolina University, NC
Claims Returned Process Improvement : Using Our Values to Improve the Service | Poster Presenter
Awards
M. Sangster Parrott Library Scholarship | University of North Carolina at Greensboro
2019 Scholarship Recipient
Life Saver Award | J. Murrey Atkins Library, UNC Charlotte
2018 Award Recipient
Committees
Administrator Evaluation Committee | J. Murrey Atkins Library, UNC Charlotte
Co-chair, Fall 2019 - Present
Book Sale Committee | J. Murrey Atkins Library, UNC Charlotte
Member, Fall 2019 - Spring 2020
Student Engagement Committee | J. Murrey Atkins Library, UNC Charlotte
Member, Fall 2019 - Spring 2020
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Intranet Committee | J. Murrey Atkins Library, UNC Charlotte
Member, Fall 2018 - Spring 2019
Professional Presentations
2019 Library Paraprofessional Conference | East Carolina University, NC
Claims Returned Process Improvement : Using Our Values to Improve the Service | Poster Presenter
Awards
M. Sangster Parrott Library Scholarship | University of North Carolina at Greensboro
2019 Scholarship Recipient
Life Saver Award | J. Murrey Atkins Library, UNC Charlotte
2018 Award Recipient
Committees
Administrator Evaluation Committee | J. Murrey Atkins Library, UNC Charlotte
Co-chair, Fall 2019 - Present
Book Sale Committee | J. Murrey Atkins Library, UNC Charlotte
Member, Fall 2019 - Spring 2020
Student Engagement Committee | J. Murrey Atkins Library, UNC Charlotte
Member, Fall 2019 - Spring 2020
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Intranet Committee | J. Murrey Atkins Library, UNC Charlotte
Member, Fall 2018 - Spring 2019
Professional Presentations
2019 Library Paraprofessional Conference | East Carolina University, NC
Claims Returned Process Improvement : Using Our Values to Improve the Service | Poster Presenter
Awards
M. Sangster Parrott Library Scholarship | University of North Carolina at Greensboro
2019 Scholarship Recipient
Life Saver Award | J. Murrey Atkins Library, UNC Charlotte
2018 Award Recipient
Associations & Affiliations
North Carolina Library Association (NCLA)
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Association of College and Research Libraries-North Carolina Chapter
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Leadership, Administration & Management
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Resources & Technical Services
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Technology & Trends
Metrolina Library Association (MLA)
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Society for Collegiate Leadership & Achievement (SCLA)
Committees
Current
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Strategic Planning Committee | J. Murrey Atkins Library, UNC Charlotte
Fall 2022
Website Advisory Group (WAG)| J. Murrey Atkins Library, UNC Charlotte
Fall 2022
Accessibility Committee | J. Murrey Atkins Library, UNC Charlotte
Spring 2022
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Collection Development Committee | J. Murrey Atkins Library, UNC Charlotte
Spring 2022
LibGuides Working Group | J. Murrey Atkins Library, UNC Charlotte
Spring 2022
ILS Committee | J. Murrey Atkins Library, UNC Charlotte
Summer 2020
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Cataloging Group | J. Murrey Atkins Library, UNC Charlotte
Spring 2019
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Past Participation
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Physical Collection Committee | J. Murrey Atkins Library, UNC Charlotte
Fall 2020 - Spring 2022
Chair: Summer 2021 - Spring 2022
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Administrator Evaluation Committee | J. Murrey Atkins Library, UNC Charlotte
Fall 2019 - Spring 2021
Co-chair: Fall 2019 - Fall 2020
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Book Sale Committee | J. Murrey Atkins Library, UNC Charlotte
Fall 2019 - Spring 2020
Presentations
Claims Returned Process Improvement : Using Our Values to Improve the Service (Poster) | 2019
Library Paraprofessional Conference | East Carolina University, NC
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Through collaboration among Collections Maintenance, Circulation, and Technology and Digital Strategies, an online Claims Returned Form was established and has drastically improved the process for claims returned items. Featuring a unique API component, the online form is user friendly and efficient for both patrons and staff members. The result is an enhanced library service experience.
Visualizing COUNTER Metrics with SUSHI: Exploring Alma Analytics for E-Resource Evaluation | 2022
NC Serials Conference | Virtual
Video recording available on YouTube
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Electronic resources are more frequently acquired for library collections, and the need to obtain and analyze e-resource usage data for collection decisions is a key component to the day-to-day work for e-resource librarians. The ability to effectively and efficiently obtain usage data for e-resources has changed and evolved, particularly since the creation of the COUNTER code of practice and the SUSHI protocol. The library services platform, Ex Libris' Alma, provides librarians with a way to gather and analyze COUNTER usage data through Alma Analytics— but is it really as easy as it sounds? This presentation will demonstrate how the J. Murrey Atkins Library at UNC Charlotte explored the capabilities of using Alma Analytics for visualizing and analyzing COUNTER usage data.
Awards
M. Sangster Parrott Library Scholarship | University of North Carolina at Greensboro
2019 Scholarship Recipient
Life Saver Award | J. Murrey Atkins Library, UNC Charlotte
2018 Award Recipient