Professional Biography

Because of my specialization in Digital Libraries, my graduate coursework continues to cover a wide array of practices, issues and technologies specific to digital libraries including metadata, copyright, institutional repositories, open access, policy, and the preservation of digital assets. In addition to my studies, I completed an internship with the Mountain West Digital Library, an online portal that provides free access to over 670,000 resources in more than 360 collections from academic libraries, archives, public libraries, museums, historical societies and government enitties in Utah, Nevada, Idaho and other parts of the U.S. West. The internship trained me in Dublin Core, metadata cross walking and harvesting, Open Archives Initiative and CONTENTdm, and I researched, analyzed and composed a report on spatial metadata interoperability issues within the MWDL. My strengths include exceptional communication, presentation, analytical and interpersonal skills, and expertise with current trends, technologies and software in metadata and digital librarianship. I am also an experienced professional researcher who has worked for numerous organizations.

Before entering graduate school, I earned my Bachelor of Arts in History at SUNY Binghamton and worked extensively at several non-profits including the Bundy Museum of History & Art, White Plains Ecumenical Food Pantry and Community Options Inc. My primary responsibilities while working as a museum assistant administrator included historical research, planning, managing, and marketing events including Victorian High Teas and Film Festivals, serving as the primary tour guide, assisting with long term goals and paperwork, and overall day to day management of a historical home. Currently, I am the Research Editor for Utah Business Magazine responsible for contacting, researching and authenticating data about businesses for major publications like Utah's Major Employers Guide and the Book of Lists. I am completing the second year of my Master's degree remotely. Outside of school and work, I take advantage of the great American outdoors-- skiing, mountain biking, rafting, hiking and fishing. However, I am really a nerd at heart and I enjoy playing video games, reading, herpetology, science etc. I also like to go out and try new foods, catch a good movie move, or a good brew at the neighborhood pub.