Outreach Specialist at NASA Center for AeroSpace Information
Washington D.C. Metro Area
- Current
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- Outreach Specialist at NASA Center for AeroSpace Information
- Past
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- Student Library Technician at National Archives
- Intern at Department of Justice - Main Law Library
- Education
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- University of Maryland College Park
- Washington College
- Connections
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- Industry
- Information Services
- Websites
Kim Lyall’s Summary
I recently completed my Master of Library Science degree and am currently working in the field of information management and access. I have three years experience working in federal government library and information management settings.
Kim Lyall’s Specialties:
database analysis, research, and instruction
government information research
Kim Lyall’s Experience
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Outreach Specialist
NASA Center for AeroSpace Information
(Information Services industry)
June 2008 — Present (1 year 6 months)
Provide scientific and technical information reference services via phone and email
Conduct database training via WebEx and site visits to NASA Research Centers
Created an electronic assessment form resulting in immediate feedback about database training
Liaison to STI library and publications staff at NASA Research Centers
Market products and services to qualified users; investigating use of social media for marketing
Manage acquisitions program using Google Docs platform as collaborative tool -
Student Library Technician
National Archives
(Government Agency; Government Administration industry)
June 2006 — May 2008 (2 years )
Provided government information reference services via in-person, phone, and email
Performed technical services such as circulation, book and serial processing, and data entry
Trained new student workers on reference sources and procedures -
Intern
Department of Justice - Main Law Library
(Libraries industry)
January 2008 — April 2008 (4 months)
Assistedt with updating content and improving the organization of the Virtual Library Intranet - Legislative Research Center web guide.
Created a publicity publication to market the legislative history electronic resources available via the Department of Justice libraries.
Prepared report examining library's transition from a print to electronic collection.
Kim Lyall’s Education
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University of Maryland College Park
Masters , Library Science , 2006 — 2008
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Washington College
Bachelors , History , 2002 — 2005
- Activities and Societies:
- Student Environmental Alliance
Phi Alpha Theta
Society of Junior Fellows
Additional Information
Kim Lyall’s Websites:
Kim Lyall’s Interests:
libraries knowledge management government information
Kim Lyall’s Groups:
American Library Association
New Members Round Table (NMRT)
Federal and Armed Services Librarians (FAFLRT)
Special Libraries Association - DC Chapter
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SLA- Special Libraries Association -
Washington College Alumni Group -
Special Libraries Association -
GovLoop -
DC (area) Training (Librarian) & Information Professionals -
SLA Government Information Division (SLA-DGI)
Kim Lyall’s Contact Settings
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