Open Source Evangelist at LibLime
Greater Philadelphia Area
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- Open Source Evangelist at LibLime
- SLA-IT Blogging Section Chair at Special Libraries Association
- Co-Webmaster at Greater Philadelphia Law Library Association
- Webmaster at Patchwork Sheltie Rescue
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- Metadata Librarian at Princeton Theological Seminary
- Co-Newsletter Editor at Drexel University Special Libraries Assocation Chapter
- Webmaster at Upper Darby Adult Evening Program
- Web Manager at Jenkins Law Library
- Task Force Member at Special Libraries Assocation - Philadelphia Chapter Technology Task Force
- Web Design Instructor at Upper Darby Adult Evening Program
- Web Assistant at Jenkins Law Library
- Human Resources Intern at Juniata College
- Help Desk Assistant at Juniata College
- Information Access Assistant at Juniata College
- Information Access Assistant at Juniata College
- Library Assistant at Juniata College
- Education
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- Drexel University
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- Hands on Technology Transfer
- Juniata College
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Nicole C. Engard’s Summary
I'm a librarian with extensive experience in technological solutions for libraries. In my roles as speaker, teacher, and writer I have shared my technology knowledge with other librarians in the hopes that they were able to make changes in their systems. This role brought me to work for LibLime as their Open Source Evangelist, a position that allows me to go out among librarians and share my love of open-source software as a viable alternative for libraries.
Nicole C. Engard’s Specialties:
intranet development, presenting, instructing, writing, computer programming, php, mysql, html, css, metadata, libraries, technology, xml, mets, dublin core, cataloging, open source software, librarianship, integrated library systems
Nicole C. Engard’s Experience
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Open Source Evangelist
LibLime
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)
February 2008 — Present (4 months)
Increase awareness and facilitate education about open source in both the physical and virtual library communities. Write software manuals. Keep community updated by blogging and participating in social networks. Pursue speaking engagements within the library community.
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SLA-IT Blogging Section Chair
Special Libraries Association
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
January 2008 — Present (5 months)
Volunteer position. Maintain the SLA-IT Blog and recruit new members as bloggers. Responsible for writing articles for b/ITe (Bulletin of the IT Division) and organizing the Bloggers get together at the annual conference.
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Co-Webmaster
Greater Philadelphia Law Library Association
(Non-Profit; 1-10 employees; Libraries industry)
September 2007 — Present (9 months)
Volunteer position. Re-design and maintain the GPLLA's (Greater Philadelphia Law Library Association) website.
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Webmaster
Patchwork Sheltie Rescue
(Non-Profit; 1-10 employees; Philanthropy industry)
June 2005 — Present (3 years)
Volunteer position. In charge of the development of a content management system to mange the organizations website and adoption listing.
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Metadata Librarian
Princeton Theological Seminary
(Educational Institution; 11-50 employees; Libraries industry)
May 2007 — February 2008 (10 months)
Perform cataloging (copy and original) duties specific to special collections. Develop and maintain standards for metadata as related to unique digital collections within the library. Work with members of the library staff to improve digital collection data and usability. Supervise student workers on a per-project basis.
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Co-Newsletter Editor
Drexel University Special Libraries Assocation Chapter
(Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; Libraries industry)
August 2006 — August 2007 (1 year 1 month)
Volunteer position. Assist in gathering, editing and writing articles for the DUSLA newsletter. Publish the newsletter two times a year using publishing software such as Microsoft Publisher and Adobe Acrobat.
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Webmaster
Upper Darby Adult Evening Program
(Non-Profit; 1-10 employees; Professional Training & Coaching industry)
September 2005 — June 2007 (1 year 10 months)
Volunteer position. In charge of the development of a content management system to mange the organizations website, course listing, and mailing list.
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Web Manager
Jenkins Law Library
(Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; Libraries industry)
August 2003 — May 2007 (3 years 10 months)
In charge of upkeep, design and programming for all of Jenkins’ websites, including the automated catalog and digital collections. Evaluate each department’s work flow and suggest solutions to improve productivity. Development of MySQL database applications with PHP for automation of daily web related tasks. Teach web and online technology workshops for staff and patrons. Supervise Web Assistant and work closely with all members of the library staff. Keep up with new technologies and implement them as necessary.
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Task Force Member
Special Libraries Assocation - Philadelphia Chapter Technology Task Force
(Non-Profit; 1-10 employees; Libraries industry)
April 2007 — May 2007 (2 months)
Volunteer position. Work with my fellow SLA members to come up with a plan to better prepare chapter members for the technologies that are changing around them.
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Web Design Instructor
Upper Darby Adult Evening Program
(Non-Profit; 1-10 employees; Professional Training & Coaching industry)
September 2005 — April 2006 (8 months)
Instruct community members and business owners in basic web design techniques.
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Web Assistant
Jenkins Law Library
(Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; Libraries industry)
June 2001 — August 2003 (2 years 3 months)
Assist in upkeep of Jenkins’ website, palawlibrary.com, intranet, and extranets. In charge of keeping web statistics database and search engine optimization. Keep up with web and library technology and offer suggestions for improvement within the library.
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Human Resources Intern
Juniata College
(Educational Institution; Human Resources industry)
August 2000 — May 2001 (10 months)
In charge of assessing the needs of the staff and developing an office website and applicant management database using the resources available to the department.
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Help Desk Assistant
Juniata College
(Educational Institution; Information Technology and Services industry)
August 2000 — December 2000 (5 months)
Provide computer and network related support to students.
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Information Access Assistant
Juniata College
(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)
August 2000 — December 2000 (5 months)
Instruct incoming freshman in the information skills necessary for their college education. Classes included a review of the programs on the EagleNet, Juniata’s network and introduction to library resources, including databases, inter-library loan, using the library catalog and citing resources using the MLA method.
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Information Access Assistant
Juniata College
(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)
August 1998 — December 1998 (5 months)
Instruct incoming freshman in the information skills necessary for their college education. Classes included a review of the programs on the EagleNet, Juniata’s network and introduction to library resources, including databases, inter-library loan, using the library catalog and citing resources using the MLA method.
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Library Assistant
Juniata College
(Educational Institution; Libraries industry)
October 1997 — May 1998 (8 months)
Shelve and Categorize Periodicals.
Nicole C. Engard’s Education
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Drexel University
MLIS, Library and Information Science, 2006 — 2007
Final GPA: 3.91
- Activities and Societies:
- SLA Student Chapter Newsletter Editor
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PALINET
Metadata Standards & Applications 2007
Two day workshop introducing standards and applications related to metadata.
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PALINET
Electronic Serials Cataloging 2007
One day workshop on cataloging electronic serials.
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PALINET
Introduction to Subject Cataloging 2007
Two day workshop introducing tips and rules for assigning subject headings when doing original and copy cataloging.
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PALINET
Introduction to Serials Cataloging 2007
Two day workshop introducing tips and rules for cataloging serials (both original and copy cataloging).
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Hands on Technology Transfer
PHP Programming 2003
This four day hands on PHP Programming course provided the knowledge necessary to design and develop dynamic, database-driven web pages using PHP.
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Juniata College
BA, Literary Studies & Computer Programming, 1997 — 2001
- Activities and Societies:
- Student Work Study - Human Resources, Student Work Study - Library, Student Work Study - Help Desk
Additional Information
Nicole C. Engard’s Websites:
Nicole C. Engard’s Groups:
Special Libraries Association, Greater Philadelphia Law Library Association, Juniata College Alumni Association, Juniata College Alumni Career Team, Patchwork Sheltie Rescue, Northern Chesapeake Sheltie Rescue, Code4Lib, Palinet
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Greater Philadelphia Law Library Association member -
NJSLA - New Jersey Chapter of Special Libraries Association member
Nicole C. Engard’s Honors:
Library Journal's Movers & Shakers 2007
2007 Code4lib Conference Scholarship for Women
TBAC Appreciation Award for Outstanding Service in 2006
