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EDUCATION

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MLIS, University of Washington, 2017-2019

 

B.S. Radio-Television-Film, University of Texas at Austin, 2009-2013

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LIBRARIES EXPERIENCE

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February 2021 - present

Archives Data Specialist

Walt Disney Animation Research Library, Burbank, CA

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  • Provide original, descriptive cataloging for a variety of physical and born digital animation assets

  • Oversee the specifications of the development of a new collection management system

  • Develop and maintain robust authority sources for studio production titles and characters

  • Perform daily quality control for new cataloged records

  • Lead myriad team data projects

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August 2020 - January 2021

Collections Coordinator

Walt Disney Animation Research Library, Burbank, CA

 

  • Rehoused fragile art materials including hand-drawn animation, story sketches, and visual development

  • Oversaw full archive location inventory and developed location code authority source for 16,000+ IDs

  • Provided original, descriptive cataloging for large-scale team project 

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June 2019 - March 2020

Graduate Metadata Intern

Walt Disney Animation Research Library, Burbank, CA

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  • Ensured adherence to national and local standards for metadata including LCNAF, LCTGM, and AAT

  • Assisted in the development and maintenance of local name and subject authorities

  • Performed metadata cleanup and deduplication of records for CMS migration, both individually and in bulk with SQL

  • Curated research for guides to former and in-production works via MediaWiki and WordPress

  • Provided strategic input for development of new collection management system

  • Maintained high-level of confidentiality regarding WDAS assets and productions

  • Developed rich knowledge of 2D/CG animation pipeline

  • Graduated from Walt Disney Animation Studio's summer internship program

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September 2017 - June 2018

Central Circulation Student Assistant

University of Washington Libraries, Seattle, WA

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  • Served patrons by assisting with UW Library Primo interface and locating materials in library

  • Sorted, filed, and shelved materials according to Library of Congress classification system

  • Processed returning materials through Ex Libris Alma database

  • Assisted supervisors in reviewing safety policies and staff practices

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February 2012 - December 2012

Music Library Assistant

KUT Radio, Austin, TX

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  • Ingested incoming album metadata into FileMaker Pro database

  • Used personal discretion to determine if incoming music was fitting for station play

  • Assisted in digitization of physical music library with AudioVAULT

  • Developed proposal for a quick-reference, holdings catalog

  • Calculated weekly song play rotation

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

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August 2020 (upcoming)

Spyglass Workshop Instructor

Institute of Educational Advancement, Pasadena, CA

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  • Will lead four individual workshops for students ages 12-14

  • Workshop subjects will include approaches to research and engaging in digital civics

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March 2019 - June 2019

Graduate Reader/Grader

University of Washington Information School, Seattle, WA

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  • Graduate-level Course: LIS 516 - Youth Development and Information Behavior in a Digital Age

  • Assisted with discussion support for online class of 35 students

  • Updated Canvas course page as needed

  • Graded observation reports, lesson plans, and weekly reading reflections

  • Developed weekly reading guides for students as a reference and study tool

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September 2018 - December 2018

Graduate Teaching Assistant

University of Washington Information School, Seattle, WA

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  • Graduate-level Course: LIS 520 - Information Resources, Services, and Collections

  • Led and supported class discussions in two sections of same class; total of 68 students

  • Held weekly office hours and provided mentorship for incoming first-year MLIS students

  • Assisted in teaching knowledge organization and reference/searching skills

  • Graded a variety of assignments regarding database structures and advanced search techniques in Canvas

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September 2018 - December 2018

Graduate Student Assistant (volunteer)

Seattle Public Libraries KidsTeam, Seattle, WA

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  • Developed curriculum for participatory design session of SPL KidsTeam

  • Led participatory design session with approximately 30 K-5 students and 15 adults

  • Learned Arduino hardware and programming and assisted students in learning its capabilities

  • Designed within group the packaging and programming associated with 

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RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

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Areas of Interest: digital/media literacy, trends in animation, representation in media, child development

 

2018-2019

Research Assistant

University of Washington Information School

“Tweens and Parent Technology Use and Screentime”

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2017

Researcher

University of Washington Information School

“‘I am not a princess!’ How the Changing Landscape of Disney’s Animated Films Affect Childhood Perceptions of Identity”

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SKILLS

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  • Standards: Dublin Core, DACS, EAD

  • Vocabularies: LCNA, LCSH, LCTGM, AAT

  • Databases: SQL, Adlib, Primo, Filemaker Pro

  • Markup: HTML

  • Web tools: G Suite, WordPress, MediaWiki

  • Software: Microsoft Office, Photoshop, Blackmagic Design, Final Cut Pro X

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

  • Reference and research

  • Project management 

  • Reading knowledge of Spanish; elementary knowledge of French

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PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

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Society of American Archivists, member, 2020-present

American Library Association, student member, 2019-2020

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LIBRARIES CURRICULUM & PROJECTS

 

University of Washington, Information School, 2017-2019

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LIS 501: History of Libraries and Librarianship

  • Library Trends Projection, "Community Badging: A local effort toward growth and equity"

LIS 516: Youth Development and Behavior in Digital Age

  • Pre-K library curriculum: "epic! Storytimes for a Digital Age"

LIS 520: Information Resources, Services, Collections

  • Research Consultation

LIS 547: Design Methods for Librarianship

  • Librarian Badging design pitch for Seattle Public Library

LIS 551: Intellectual Freedom in Libraries​

  • Seattle Public Library, Intellectual Freedom Policy Analysis

LIS 580: Management of Information Organizations

  • Vision Document

LIS 586: Public Library Advocacy

  • Analysis of American Library Association's Advocacy Bootcamp

LIS 598: Community Engagement in Libraries and Information Centers

  • Community Plan for Alafaya Branch Library in Orlando, FL

LIS 598: Information and Migration

  • Podcast: "The Lack of Documents That Changed Their World"

LIS 598: Participatory Design

  • Participatory design curriculum for Columbia City Branch Library, Seattle Public Library KidsTeam

LIS 598: Digital Preservation

  • Digital Preservation Plan for UW Libraries Storytelling Fellows

LIS 595/596: Capstone

  • "Preservation of the Warren G. Magnuson Audio/Visual Collection," UW Special Collections

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ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK

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Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate, 8/2021 Coursera

Programming Foundations: Basics, 5/2020 Lynda

Excel: Avoiding Common Mistakes, 5/2020 Lynda

Access Foundations for Excel Users, 5/2020 Lynda

HTML Essential Training, 5/2020 Lynda

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