My objective is to work in a team-based and innovative academic environment where I can coach people with reference inquiries, present information to classes, pursue research interests, design webpages and other information content. The ideal position will thus blend public service with creative projects, and be in a positive environment where I can provide high quality and dedicated service to people.

• Interact positively and effectively with people of varying personalities and backgrounds
• Demonstrate a conscientious and positive attitude; learn and adapt quickly to new situations and challenges
• Creative approach toward problem solving, multi-task organizing, researching, and writing
• Substantial computer experience - MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Dreamweaver, PaintShopPro, HTML, Finale, etc.

ELGIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE - RENNER LEARNING RESOURCES CENTER 03/10 - present
Reference Librarian/Adjunct Faculty - Elgin, IL
Assist students with research inquiries and library databases, create information resources, including LibGuides, as well as teach information literacy classes to students in a variety of academic disciplines.

GLASSER ROSENTHAL LIBRARY - MERIT SCHOOL OF MUSIC 09/05 - present
Librarian & Coordinator of Learning Services - Chicago, IL
1) Serve and interact with a diverse group of children, teens, and adults in a busy music library, 2) coordinate the Prepare4more program (P4M) and the Merit College Advising Program (MCAP), presenting sessions on college exploration, financial aid, and college success, 3) collect and purchase music-related resources, as well as resources for summer camps, competitions, colleges, and Chicago area high schools, 4) catalog and circulate over 15,000 books, scores, CDs, videos, and instruments, 5) manage all operations of the library including budgeting, purchasing, and volunteers, 6) substitute teach for musicianship classes, and 7) for two years organized and implemented the Composer of the Month Club and the Merit Young Musicians Competition, including lesson plans, marketing, and creating competition guidelines. Merit is a community-based not-for-profit music school in which 90% of our students qualify for financial assistance.

KLAUDE KENDRICK LIBRARY - EVANGEL UNIVERSITY 8/02 - 07/05
Reference & Music Librarian Evangel University - Springfield, Missouri
1) Provide reference service, including coaching on the following electronic resources: EBSCOHost, ProQuest, PsycINFO/Articles, ATLA, Social Work Abstracts, Religious and Theological Abstracts, LexisNexus, etc., 2) develop and update library website, 3) interact with faculty regarding collection development and bibliographic instruction sessions, 4) create resources including library handouts, WebCT sites with digital audio, posters, and library displays, 5) manage ILL functions including ordering and supplying materials, as well as 6) provide direction in the Music Listening Library in terms of collections, organization, the supervision of four students, and copyright issues and policies regarding the duplication and Internet availability of university recitals and concerts.

WATSON LIBRARY INTERLIBRARY LOAN DEPARTMENT 6/00 - 8/02
Library Assistant I/Regents Center Liaison University of Kansas - Lawrence, Kansas
1) Searched and ordered items on the OCLC ILL sub-system, 2) supervised one to three students, 3) processed requests on several databases, including Clio and WebRetrieve, 4) presented World Wide Web Basic and Advanced instruction classes, as well as 5) served as acting president of the Classified Conference (upon the illness of the elected president), leading and organizing a well-received, library-wide staff presentation and PowerPoint on the issues and demographics of KU Library State Employees.

DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC AND DANCE 8/99 - 5/00
Graduate Teaching Assistant and Computer Lab Technician University of Kansas - Lawrence, Kansas
Taught Music Theory I, an integrated written, aural, and keyboard class; monitored lab and assisted students

STUDENT RESOURCE CENTER 7/98 - 5/99
Secretary Avila College - Kansas City, Missouri
Supervised work-study student, answered phone, contacted hundreds of companies to update a database of local companies, converted the MS Works databases into Access and Excel formats, performed data entry for the job and student records databases, and created a bi-weekly Job Vacancy Bulletin

ST. PETER'S UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST 8/98 - 7/99
Choir Director - Kansas City, Missouri
Directed choir, managed rehearsals, and selected music for Sunday morning worship services

NORTHLAND CATHEDRAL SCHOOL OF MUSIC 1/93 - 8/98
Trumpet Instructor - Kansas City, Missouri
Instructed students, assigned weekly lessons, and arranged performance opportunities

CENTER FOR COMPUTER ASSISTED INSTRUCTION IN MUSIC 8/94 - 12/97
Lab Monitor University of Missouri Kansas City - Kansas City, Missouri
Monitored lab and assisted students with the Internet, multimedia, and music software

CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC 8/95 - 5/97
Graduate Teaching Assistant University of Missouri Kansas City - Kansas City, Missouri
Taught two courses in music theory (3 semesters) and reformatted departmental tests

MILLER NICHOLS LIBRARY REFERENCE DEPARTMENT 1/94 - 8/95
Student Assistant University of Missouri Kansas City - Kansas City, Missouri
Assisted patrons by answering simple reference questions, suggesting sources, and explaining CD ROM research strategies, as well as shelved books and shelf-read.

DIVISION OF FAMILY SERVICES 1/92 - 12/93
Caseworker State of Missouri - Kansas City, Missouri
Interviewed clients, determined their eligibility for government benefits, and managed a caseload of over two hundred-fifty clients, often making referrals and budget adjustments

EMPORIA STATE UNIVERSITY Received 8/03
M.L.S. Library Science - Emporia, Kansas; 3.96 GPA

UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI KANSAS CITY Received 7/98
M.M. Music Theory - Kansas City, Missouri; 3.7 GPA
Thesis - "An Analysis of Arthur Lourié's Sonate Liturgique and Religious Connections to Igor Stravinsky"

RICE UNIVERSITY Received 5/91
B.M. Trumpet Performance - Houston, Texas; 3.6 GPA

ASSOCIATION FOR CHRISTIAN LIBRARIANS Summer 2004
Annual Conference, Evangel University - Roundtable Discussion Leader for a session titled Connecting the New Librarians

MISSOURI TEACHING AND LEARNING MENTOR PROGRAM BEST PRACTICES CONFERENCE Spring 2004
Annual Conference, Drury University - The Digital Music Library

ASSOCIATION FOR CHRISTIAN LIBRARIANS Summer 2002
Annual Conference, Trevecca Nazarene University - Paper titled Beyond the Book: Promoting Effective Research

COLLEGE MUSIC SOCIETY Spring 2000
Midwest Conference Chapter, University of Missouri Kansas City - Paper titled Introducing Arthur Lourié: Russian Writer, Composer and Associate of Igor Stravinsky

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EVANGEL UNIVERSITY 10/02 - present
1) Classroom instruction: Introduction to Research in Music and Introduction to Research for Behavioral Science Sophomore Seminar classes, 2) Library orientation for psychology and business classes

UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS 8/01 - 5/02
Classroom instruction for KU students and community: World Wide Web Basic and WWW Advanced classes

• American Library Association (Member since 2001)
• Music Library Association (Member since 2003)
• Metropolitan Library System (Member since 2003 & Local Arrangements Committee 2008-2009)
  
  

• Research process & learning models, personality theory, digital copyright issues, as well as the relationship between religious belief and music compositional style.
• Website and graphic design, solo trumpet, guitar, voice, and song writing, reading, German language and culture, swimming, walking, travelling, and church activities.
• Volunteer with Breakthrough Urban Ministries, as well as music performances at a local senior center.
  
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