
Archivist/Reference Librarian
Scranton, Pennsylvania Area

Archivist/Reference Librarian
Scranton, Pennsylvania Area
(Libraries industry)
March 2008 — July 2009 (1 year 5 months)
I maintained the University Archives, collected material for the different collections housed in the archives and developed relationships with alumni and community members. I also assisted students in conducting research and taught American History as an adjunct faculty member.
(Libraries industry)
July 2006 — March 2008 (1 year 9 months)
Managed the computer resources for 10 main libraries and 5 branches
Acted as liaison between library staff and computer hardware/software vendors
Trained staff in the use of various library equipment, databases and other electronic resources
Mainted the Luzerne County Library System website
Created and maintained the Luzerne County Library System Blog
(Educational Institution; 501-1000 employees; Higher Education industry)
August 2001 — June 2006 (4 years 11 months)
Archived documents generated by faculty and staff for the University of Scranton Archives and Special Collections Office
Cataloged the papers of former Congressman Joseph McDade
Process, created MARC records for and set up an exhibit of The International Correspondence Schools of Scranton, PA
Provided reference services via the American Jesuit Colleges and Universities Virtual Reference Service
Assisted students in conducting research and locating relevant resource materials
Provided reference services for library patrons in person, via computer and by telephone
Instructed users in the strategy and techniques of on-line searching of electronic databases
Helped to maintain an atmosphere conducive to studying
MLIS , Library and Information Science , 2004 — 2006