Philosophy
Libraries, to me, ought to represent freedom in its purest form, though they unfortunately do not always do so. The United States of America was built on principles of educated freedom, and continues to be the nation it is today in large part because of its libraries, both public and private. A people is only enslaved when restricted in its opportunities for growth and learning.
Work Experience
Paraprofessional Manuscript Processor and Archival Assistant, Harold B. Lee Library Special Collections (December 2014–May 2017)
Interlibrary Loan Lending Processor, Harold B. Lee Library Special Collections (August 2014–December 2014)
Reference Assistant, Harold B. Lee Library Special Collections (August 2013–December 2013)
Library Intern, Harold B. Lee Library Access Services (May 2013–August 2013)
Secretary, Harold B. Lee Library Special Collections (August 2012–May 2013)
Research Assistant, Joseph Smith Papers Project (October 2008–December 2010)
Volunteer, Provo City Library (Summer 2010–Summer 2016)
- Responsible for DACS-compliant processing of large archival collections using ArchivesSpace; handled large variety of media (cassettes, magnetic tape, 16 and 35mm film, DATs, Millenniata disc transfers); performed various clerical duties (accessioned new items, filed expense reports, and tracked material movement)
Interlibrary Loan Lending Processor, Harold B. Lee Library Special Collections (August 2014–December 2014)
- Process ILL requests using Illiad software; visit various floors of the library pulling materials; scanning materials with Bookeye scanners; learn more about the interlibrary networks.
Reference Assistant, Harold B. Lee Library Special Collections (August 2013–December 2013)
- Assisted patrons with their research needs; regularly navigated the special collections stacks; organized and maintained records; followed protocol with precision; brainstormed effective research and organizational solutions; worked with Workflows, Archivist’s Toolkit, and other software
Library Intern, Harold B. Lee Library Access Services (May 2013–August 2013)
- Placed materials on course reserve; assisted other departments within access services such as holds, mutilation, circulation, and interlibrary loan; learned a variety of library software, including Workflows; shadowed employees with a variety of library experience and backgrounds
Secretary, Harold B. Lee Library Special Collections (August 2012–May 2013)
- Confidently helped wide array of patrons in a friendly manner; Accurately transcribed audio interviews and 19th–20th century handwritten manuscripts
Research Assistant, Joseph Smith Papers Project (October 2008–December 2010)
- Efficiently and effectively answered research questions and located and used library materials; transcribed 19th century manuscripts; was a self-starter without supervision
Volunteer, Provo City Library (Summer 2010–Summer 2016)
- Assisted with children’s and youth book festivals that foster a love of reading; met and assisted authors