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Education

• St. Catherine University – St. Paul, MN August 2025
  Master of Library and Information Science
• University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point, WI May 2016
  Bachelor of Science

Technical Skills & Strengths

• Digital Accessibility: CommonLook, WCAG 2.0, Section 508 compliance
• Software Proficiency: Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Volgistics, Raiser’s Edge
• Library Systems: ALMA, Springshare, Omeka
• Metadata Standards: MARC21, RDA, Dublin Core, MODS
• Coding & Web Tools: HTML, CSS, SQL
• Research & Instructional Tools: Rise 360, YouTube Studio, EBSCO, ProQuest, PubMed
• Strengths: Detail-oriented, independent, adaptable, collaborative, committed to accessibility and equitable access to information

Professional Experience

Temporary Librarian Specialist October 2025 – August 2026

University of Minnesota, Health Sciences Library – Minneapolis, MN

• Delivered course-integrated instruction in the health sciences to diverse audiences, emphasizing evidence-based practice and information literacy.
• Conducted mediated literature searches for faculty using databases such as PubMed and Ovid MEDLINE to support research.
• Supported students and faculty through in-person and virtual consultations related to database searching, research strategies, citation management, and scholarly workflows.
• Developed and maintained research guides and instructional resources using Springshare to support public health students and faculty.

Library Aide May 2024 – October 2025

Legislative Reference Library – St. Paul, MN

• Provided patron services at the circulation desk by answering phone inquiries, assisting with requests, and retrieving materials as needed while ensuring a respectful and politically neutral environment.
• Digitized government reports and legislative materials in various formats, including microfiche and film, ensuring digital accessibility using OCR and Commonlook.
• Supported current awareness services by monitoring, processing, and digitizing legislative news articles.
• Maintained and updated subject guides and notebooks in collaboration with librarians to ensure information was accurate, well-organized, and up-to-date.

Research Services Graduate Assistant August 2023 – May 2024

St. Catherine University Library & Archives – St. Paul, MN

• Assisted students and faculty with reference questions in person and on 24-7 chat, using a variety of electronic databases such as EBSCO, ProQuest, and PubMed.
• Designed and implemented eye-catching book displays for special occasions and events.
• Utilized Rise 360 and YouTube to create and update educational tutorials on topics such as media literacy and research.
• Contributed to library outreach initiatives by participating in events and creating social media posts, flyers, and other forms of advertisements.