Social Sciences Data and Economics Librarian at University of Notre Dame
United States
- Current
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- Social Sciences Data Services and Economics Librarian at University of Notre Dame
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- Content Indexer at MAQ Software
- Natural Sciences Reference Specialist at University of Washington Libraries
- Graduate Assistant at University of Washington Information School
- Research Assistant at Libraries in Small Schools Project
- Web Manager at psychobiography.com
- Education
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- University of Washington
- Pacific University
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Michelle Hudson’s Summary
ALA-accredited master's degree in Library and Information Science from the University of Washington; strong research background in the social and natural sciences; customer service-oriented and interested in library reference and information literacy.
Michelle Hudson’s Specialties:
web/graphic design, information architecture, reference experience, instructional skills, thesaurus construction, data analysis, data visualization
Michelle Hudson’s Experience
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Social Sciences Data Services and Economics Librarian
University of Notre Dame
(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)
January 2009 — Present (11 months)
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Content Indexer
MAQ Software
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Computer Software industry)
October 2008 — December 2008 (3 months)
+ Working with multiple data feeds of varying qualities and complexities using a proprietary classification system.
+ Classifying items into a complex hierarchical taxonomy.
+ Managing links between various database records and data feeds.
+ Responsibility for specific daily projects along with monitoring
and maintaining quality control of the content and existing data.
+ Working with content development staff to drive daily content
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Natural Sciences Reference Specialist
University of Washington Libraries
(Libraries industry)
March 2007 — June 2008 (1 year 4 months)
+ Assisted a diverse population of UW community members as well as students and faculty.
+ Conducted in-depth reference interviews with patrons on subjects in the natural sciences.
+ Instructed patrons on how to perform database and free-web searches for relevant information.
+ Taught patrons basic computer skills in order to help them access information resources.
+ Became familiar with a variety of digital and print reference resources in the sciences. -
Graduate Assistant
University of Washington Information School
(Libraries industry)
2007 — 2008 (1 year )
+ Created and implemented course and research project websites, e-reserves, Catalyst educational tools, and Microsoft SharePoint sites for UW iSchool faculty and staff.
+ Assisted with faculty research projects including extensive work on data analysis and visualization, literature reviews, bibliographies, and manuscript editing. -
Research Assistant
Libraries in Small Schools Project
(Information Technology and Services industry)
2006 — 2007 (1 year )
+ Worked on a team at the University of Washington Information School to assess the impact of Small Schools reform on local high school libraries.
+ Maintained and updated project websites.
+ Implemented team agendas for group meetings with research participants.
+ Analyzed over 700 cases of student survey data with SPSS software. -
Web Manager
psychobiography.com
(Information Technology and Services industry)
2003 — 2006 (3 years )
+ Created a site to present information relevant to the field of Psychobiography and Schultz Publications.
+ Digitized and organized print articles of Schultz Publications for use on the website.
+ Created a site to promote Todd Schultz's Handbook of Psychobiography.
+ Compiled annotated bibliographies relating to psychobiographical research.
Michelle Hudson’s Education
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University of Washington
MLIS , Library and Information Science , 2006 — 2008
- Activities and Societies:
- ALISS, ASIS&T
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Pacific University
BS , Psychology, Biology , 2002 — 2006
- Activities and Societies:
- Psi Chi
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Michelle Hudson’s Interests:
libraries, information science, information literacy, instruction, education, reference, systems, web design, graphic design, the natural and social sciences, data analysis, data visualization, statistics
Michelle Hudson’s Groups:
ACRL, ALA
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