Education

Master of Science in Information, Library and Information Services

University of Michigan School of Information, Ann Arbor, MI

Bachelor of Science, Psychology

Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI

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Work Experience

Continuing Resources/Database Maintenance Librarian
Head, Serials & Non-Print Cataloging
Electronic Resources Cataloger

Ohio University Libraries, Athens, OH
Serve as resource person, trainer, and frontline technical support person for Innovative Interfaces integrated library system software and OCLC cataloging software. Serve as official site coordinator for Innovative Interfaces customer service staff and initiate and manage technical support calls.

Manage the representation of networked electronic resources in the library's catalog, via the management of vendor-supplied bibliographic records from the OhioLINK library consortium, Serials Solutions, and numerous other sources, as well as by traditional title-by-title cataloging of some networked electronic titles. Participate heavily in non-cataloging electronic resource management initiatives, such as the implementation of the Libraries' openURL-based article linking system.

Perform original and complex copy cataloging of materials in numerous formats, especially print, microform, and non-print serials, and networked electronic materials. Initiate, organize and manage projects, involving multiple staff, for the processing of large backlogs of uncataloged materials.

Serve as Ohio University Libraries' representative to OhioLINK library consortium committees devoted to ILS management, cataloging, and related issues. Serve on numerous committees and task forces within Ohio University Libraries, including past positions as co-chair of the Task Force on Strategic Planning for Collections, and co-chair of the Electronic Resources Team.

Manage library staff as assigned; under various organizational configurations, direct reports have included both MLS-degreed librarian and library support staff. Train, mentor, and coordinate cataloging and database maintenance projects with a variety of library staff, not limited to my direct reports.

Serve as selector for psychology materials and library liaison to faculty in the Department of Psychology. Answer advanced reference questions, maintain subject guide web pages, and teach library instruction classes on information resources in the field of psychology.

Internships, Practicums, etc.

Michigan State University Libraries, East Lansing, MI
University of Michigan Libraries, Ann Arbor, MI
» Turfgrass Information Center, Michigan State University
» Reference Department & Research Constultation Program, Shapiro Undergraduate Library, University of Michigan
» Internet Public Library
» Cataloging Department, Michigan State University Libraries
» Monograph Cataloging Production, University of Michigan Libraries

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Skills

Ability to manage people, resources and workflows in order to improve technical services staff efficiency, eliminate backlogs, and complete special projects. Strong motivation to continually assess, simplify, and improve existing workflows while maintaining focus on high-quality cataloging.

Extensive experience in original and complex cataloging in numerous formats, especially serial, non-book, and networked electronic formats. Expertise in the use of OCLC Connexion cataloging software, including experience with automating activities using OCLC Macro language and batch processing.

Knowledge of Innovative Interfaces, Inc.'s Millennium integrated library system, with special emphasis on the cataloging and administration modules (including Advanced System Access and Administration). Have received Load Profile Training, an exclusive certification from Innovative Interfaces which allows libraries to control the manner in which bibliographic records and other data are imported into the ILS.

Ability to utilize language tools to efficiently catalog materials in all Roman script languages. Experience in cataloging Indonesian and other Southeast Asian language titles as well as those in western European languages.

High comfort level with information technology and ability to quickly learn and adapt to new library systems and software.

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Highlights

2006: Conducted a general inventory of thousands of pieces of uncataloged microform materials at Ohio University Libraries. Initiated a movement among the library’s subject bibliographers to examine the uncataloged microform collections, identify items for de-selection, and set processing priorities among the remaining collections. Completed the cataloging of approximately 800 Southeast Asian serials on microfiche, many in the Indonesian language and held by few or no other OCLC member libraries. Developed and supervised a process combining the skills of copy catalogers with automatic, machine-driven record editing, to allow fast and accurate cataloging of hundreds of English language monographs on microfiche.

2005-06: Managed the transition from in-house, title-by-title Marc cataloging of electronic serials to use of Marc records supplied by the vendor Serials Solutions. Researched and presented a formal proposal to the Dean of Libraries and other stakeholders, successfully arguing for the devotion of a portion of the library’s budget to this vendor service. Served as the primary vendor contact, managed the record merging and replacement process, and worked with public service staff to facilitate a smooth transition.

2003-present: Guided Ohio University Libraries cataloging staff through the transition from OCLC’s archaic Passport cataloging software to its modern Connexion software, serving as trainer, troubleshooter, and general resource person. Continue to develop macros, scripts and programs to increase the efficiency of all manner of technical services tasks.

Selected Papers and Presentations

"Wiki what? documenting cataloging processes in wiki format." Presentation (with Diana Nichols) at Ohio Valley Group of Technical Services Librarians 2008 Annual Conference, Dayton, OH, May 14-16, 2008. See also accompanying handout and wiki screenshots.

"High-speed cataloging without sacrificing subject access or authority control: a case study." In K. R. Roberto (Ed.), Radical cataloging: Essays at the front. Jefferson, N.C.: McFarland, 2008. Click for preprint.

"Macros and other automation tools: why you can't afford not to use them." Presentation at Ohio Valley Group of Technical Services Librarians 2007 Annual Conference, Bowling Green, KY, May 16-18, 2007. See also accompanying examples.

"Five years of electronic resources cataloging at Ohio University Libraries." Presentation at Ohio Valley Group of Technical Services Librarians 2006 Annual Conference, Bloomington, IN, May 10-12, 2006.

"Dynamic cataloging: Adjusting to new resources and new expectations for catalogers." Presentation at Academic Library Association of Ohio 31st Annual Conference, Columbus, OH, Nov. 4, 2005.

Ohio University Libraries Psychology Blog. http://www.library.ohiou.edu/subjects/psycblog/.

More papers and presentations...

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Updated May 28, 2008.