Resume
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.