Education & Experience
Education
2011 M.L.S., Indiana University, Bloomington, IN
2011 M.A., Art History, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN
2007 B.A., Art History, Portland State University, Portland, OR
Academic Appointments
Head, Ricker Library of Architecture & Art
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC)
November, 2019 to present
Fine Arts Library Supervisor
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville (U of A)
September, 2018 to August, 2019
Art & Design Librarian and Assistant Professor
The Ohio State University (OSU), Columbus, OH
March-August, 2018
Research Librarian for Art & Visual Studies
University of California, Irvine (UCI), Irvine, CA
2013-2018
University of California, Irvine Service
Librarians’ Association of University of California, Irvine (LAUC-I) Chapter Service
Interim Director
Fine Arts Library, Indiana University Bloomington (IUB), Bloomington, IN
March, 2012-July, 2013
Indiana University Bloomington Service
Teaching and Curricular Support Experience
Interim Director, Art Librarianship Specialization and Dual Degree Program in Art History and Library Science
Department of Information and Library Science, (formerly School of Library and Information Science) IUB: May, 2012-July, 2013; August-December, 2017
Courses Taught
Graduate Courses
Undergraduate Courses
Instructor of record:
2011 M.L.S., Indiana University, Bloomington, IN
2011 M.A., Art History, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN
2007 B.A., Art History, Portland State University, Portland, OR
Academic Appointments
Head, Ricker Library of Architecture & Art
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC)
November, 2019 to present
- Provide leadership for the Ricker Library of Architecture and Art
- Lead and manage collection development and management in architecture, architectural history, art history, studio arts, design and related disciplines
- Liaise with the School of Architecture, School of Art and Design, Krannert Art Museum, and other units in the College of Fine and Applied Arts and across campus and individuals in the Library working with visual and digital collections
- Provide information literacy services for architecture, architectural history, art history, studio arts, design and related disciplines
- Manage the provision of and contribute to effective, responsive reference service
- Coordinate the Ricker Library web site management, digital projects, development and management of additional collections, specific library programs and operations, and participate in other projects and activities
- Contribute to the national and international reputation of the University Library through professional research, service, and collaboration with appropriate colleagues and organizations
- Oversee all administrative aspects of the unit
- Mentor, motivate, supervise, and train staff in the unit
- Direct the selection, training, evaluation, and deployment of support staff members and graduate assistants/hourly staff in Ricker Library
- Prepare regular and on-demand reports for the Ricker Library, including but not limited to strategic plans, annual goals, annual reports, and budget proposals and request
- Collaborate collegially and cooperatively with other personnel throughout the Library, including those in the Ricker Library, other unit heads, the Associate University Librarian for User Services, and the Associate University Librarian for Collections and Technical Services
- Work with Library Advancement to secure additional funding for the Art and Architecture Library
Fine Arts Library Supervisor
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville (U of A)
September, 2018 to August, 2019
- Directly supervise one staff member and ten to fifteen extra help hourly student workers; including responsibility for budget management, scheduling, hiring, training, and evaluating performance
- Create and deploy training materials to reinforce job duty standards and public service proactively and responsively
- Manage public service, including reference, circulation, interlibrary loan
- Manage stacks maintenance, including shifting, bindery, and identifying weeding items and zones
- Contribute to social media, web presence, and outreach events
Art & Design Librarian and Assistant Professor
The Ohio State University (OSU), Columbus, OH
March-August, 2018
- Champion the library as an intellectual meeting place for programming, content, and inquiry
- Actively engage with faculty, students, and staff in the departments of Art, Art Administration, Education, & Policy, Design, and History of Art
- Communicate the value of scholarly communication, digital initiatives, copyright, data management, affordability, and the integration of information literacy skills into the curriculum and the impact to the arts community
- Research, present, and publish meaningful scholarly contributions
Research Librarian for Art & Visual Studies
University of California, Irvine (UCI), Irvine, CA
2013-2018
- Develop the Libraries' collections in African American Studies, Art, Art History, Classics, and Film & Media Studies; participate in the Arts & Humanities Pod to work collaboratively on shared collections, services, and projects; work with other UC librarians to consortially collect in related subject areas; consult with Special Collections & Archives on artists’ book purchases
- Liaise with constituents in the in African American Studies, Art, Art History, Classics, and Film & Media Studies departments; proactively collaborate with faculty on programs and grants; develop, maintain, and enhance specialized knowledge of liaison subject areas
- Collaborate with faculty to integrate information literacy into courses and curricula; teach general and specialized instruction sessions, library workshops, and special collections classes
- Cultivate digital humanities knowledge and skills; consult with faculty and graduate students on their digital projects
- Provide reference services in person, online, via telephone, at reference service points and through the Libraries' Research Consultation Services
University of California, Irvine Service
- Member, Diversifying Collections Task Force, September, 2017 to March, 2018
- Chair, Library KUDOS Award Committee, June to July, 2017
- Member, Search Committee for Library Assistant 4 Limited Term, March to July, 2017
- Coordinator, Critical Games Studies Symposium, September to May, 2017
- Chair, Digital Humanities Working Group, School of Humanities, September, 2017 to March, 2018; Co-chair, 2016-2017
- Digital Humanities Coordinator, Interim Digital Scholarship Services Team, October, 2015 to November, 2016
- Member, NEH Grant “Piloting Linked Open Data for Artists’ Books,” and Creative Lead for grant project, April, 2015-July, 2016
- Resource Liaison for UC-wide subscriptions to Film Indexes Online (Including American Film Institute Catalog and Film Indexes International), and Film Literature Index, August, 2014-March, 2018
- Member, Screening Committee for Assistant University Librarian for Public Services, August-December, 2014
- Member, Search Committee for E-Research and Digital Scholarship Services Librarian, August-December, 2014
- Chair, UC Bibliography Group for Art & Architecture, January, 2014-March, 2018
- Chair, Libguides Task Force, January-July, 2014
- Co-facilitator, Digital Humanities Interest Group, January, 2014-May, 2015
- Member, Question Point Transcript Review Team, October, 2013-May, 2016
Librarians’ Association of University of California, Irvine (LAUC-I) Chapter Service
- Member, Research and Professional Development Committee, September, 2017-March, 2018
- LAUC-I Representative, Strategic Planning Task Force, December, 2015-September, 2016
- Chair of Program Committee, member of Executive Board, 2014-2015; member, Program Committee, 2015-2016
- Representative on UCI Academic Senate Committee: Subcommittee on Courses and Continuing, Part-Time and Summer Session Education, 2014-2016
Interim Director
Fine Arts Library, Indiana University Bloomington (IUB), Bloomington, IN
March, 2012-July, 2013
- Provided leadership and vision for the Fine Arts Library and Fine Arts Visual Resources Collection to promote the Library’s services, collections, and spaces
- Liaised with the School of Fine Arts (comprised of the Studio Art and History of Art departments), the IU Art Museum, and the Apparel Merchandising and Interior Design Department, maintaining awareness of current research practices and teaching needs
- Engaged faculty and students through innovative information literacy instruction for the School of Fine Arts, the Apparel Merchandising and Interior Design Department, and other areas and groups as requested; including course-focused presentations with the Library’s Artists’ Book and Special Collections; evaluated impact through assessment techniques
- Developed and managed the Library’s collections to reflect curricular needs; consulted and collaborated with faculty and other subject librarians in purchasing decisions; maintained knowledge of arts-related information sources, platforms, and vendors; worked with individual donors and the IU Art Museum exchange program to document and process gifts; worked with Technical Services staff to ensure best practices in acquisitions, cataloging, and preservation of special collections
- Directed the Library’s exhibition spaces, collaborating with faculty, staff, and students
- Worked with the Friends of Art organization to achieve shared goals in providing resources and services to the local arts community; collaborated on donor events
- Oversaw operational and hourly budget, facilities maintenance, and security
- Supervised two support staff members
- Mentored School of Library and Information Science graduate student employees and interns to train them in operations and procedures, contribute to web and social media initiatives, and assist on other projects as needed
- Collaborated with IU librarians and library staff in queries and projects related to art information; worked closely with Arts & Humanities librarians to create and contribute to interdisciplinary user-focused services, collections, and spaces
- Provided and oversaw reference services in person and virtually
Indiana University Bloomington Service
- Chair, Fine Arts Library Advisory Committee, 2012-2013
- Member, Gift Collections Task Force, 2013
- Member, Constitution and By-Laws Committee, 2012-2013
- Member, e-Book Task Force, 2012-2013
- Member, In-House Institute Committee, 2012-2013
- Member, Indiana University Art Museum Green Team, 2012-2013
Teaching and Curricular Support Experience
Interim Director, Art Librarianship Specialization and Dual Degree Program in Art History and Library Science
Department of Information and Library Science, (formerly School of Library and Information Science) IUB: May, 2012-July, 2013; August-December, 2017
- Provided vision for the Dual Degree Program in Art History and Library Science and the Art Librarianship Specialization in the Department of Information and Library Science
- Mentored current and prospective Dual Degree and Art Librarianship students; assisted students with internship placements; advised Society of Art Librarianship Students group
- Coordinated alumni engagement efforts for this specialization
Courses Taught
Graduate Courses
- Art Librarianship, Spring 2018, Department of Information and Library Science, Indiana University Bloomington
- Art Librarianship, Spring 2013, School of Library and Information Science, Indiana University Bloomington (co-taught with Erika Dowell, Associate Director and Head of Public Services, Lilly Library, IUB)
Undergraduate Courses
Instructor of record:
- Comics and Memoir, second eight weeks, Fall 2010, Collins Living- Learning Center, IUB
- Ancient through Medieval Art, Spring 2010, History of Art Department, IUB. Instructors of Record, Professors Julie Van Voorhis and Diane Reilly