Information Professional
Greater Chicago Area
- Current
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- Freelance Associate Data Annotator at Butler Hill Group
- Past
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- Tech Trainer\Adult Services Associate at Heights Public Libraries
- Practicum Student at Cleveland Museum of Natural History
- Graduate Assistant at Kent State University School of Library Science
- Archives Assistant at Lawrence & Lee Theatre Research Institute
- Dramaturgy Intern at The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey
- Education
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- Kent State University
- The Ohio State University
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania
- The University of Glasgow
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Layne Fargo’s Experience
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Freelance Associate Data Annotator
Butler Hill Group
(Privately Held; Information Technology and Services industry)
October 2009 — Present (2 months)
Performing search engine optimization tasks as a freelance consultant.
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Tech Trainer\Adult Services Associate
Heights Public Libraries
(Libraries industry)
August 2008 — July 2009 (1 year )
Taught patrons computer skills through classes and one-on-one tutorials, planned and created new technology curriculum, generated new online content and managed the Tech Training area of the Library website, and provided in-person and phone-based reference assistance and customer service.
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Practicum Student
Cleveland Museum of Natural History
(Museums and Institutions industry)
January 2009 — May 2009 (5 months)
Developed technology-based initiatives to increase public interest in the Museum Library, including a digital exhibit of rare books and a blog highlighting Library resources. Also completed a preservation assessment of the rare books collection and provided general administrative support to the Museum Librarian. This project served as the culminating practicum experience for my degree in library and information science.
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Graduate Assistant
Kent State University School of Library Science
(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)
August 2008 — May 2009 (10 months)
Assisted faculty members with course preparation and other projects (including research, proofreading, photocopying, presentations, and administration of online classes).
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Archives Assistant
Lawrence & Lee Theatre Research Institute
(Libraries industry)
January 2007 — August 2008 (1 year 8 months)
Processed archival collections, created EAD finding aids, performed database entry, compiled and edited inventory data, prepared collection level records, cataloged and barcoded materials, designed and constructed both digital and physical exhibits, and assisted with circulation and patron service.
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Dramaturgy Intern
The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey
(Performing Arts industry)
June 2004 — August 2004 (3 months)
Created study guides, adapted and prepared scripts, performed extensive library and online research, dramaturged several productions, and completed general clerical work in the theatre's main office.
Layne Fargo’s Education
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Kent State University
MLIS , Library and Information Science , 2008 — 2009
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The Ohio State University
MA , Theatre History, Literature, and Criticism , 2006 — 2008
Master's Thesis: "The Fantasy of Real Women: New Burlesque and the Female Spectator"
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Indiana University of Pennsylvania
BA , English and Theatre , 2002 — 2006
Student at the Robert E. Cook Honors College
Undergraduate Honors Thesis: "Sustaining the Pain: Neil LaBute & The New Theatre of Cruelty" -
The University of Glasgow
Study Abroad , English Literature , 2004 — 2005
Year-long study abroad program. Coursework in English literature, Scottish literature, and classical Latin.
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American Library Association
Society of Ohio Archivists
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American Library Association
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