Kristin Harley's Resume
I am a freelance writer, indexer, researcher, and librarian/archivist.
OBJECTIVE
A position at a museum, archives, library, content management, or data-mining institution seeking an extraordinary record of public service, collections management, and educational programs/exhibits.
SUMMARY
Highly motivated, thorough, and innovative problem solver in Library and Information Science with over ten years of office experience, advanced Microsoft Office and database administration skills, supervisory and customer service experience, and knowledge of metadata and programming languages. Especially skilled at online and print research and with technology. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and independent self-direction. Seeking hands-on experience and the opportunity to challenge myself and make even a small difference.
CORE COMPETENCIES
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
Archivist/Consultant, Minnesota Air National Guard Museum 3/2012-6/2013 (grant-funded project)
Freelance indexer, member of ASI (American Society for Indexing), 9/2009-present
Substitute Librarian, Hennepin County Libraries 10/2011-present
APEX/ELM Specialist, Hennepin County Libraries 2/2011-present
Co-Chair, Human Genome Project/DNA Day, Hennepin County Libraries 6/2011-present
Public Service Assistant, Hennepin County Libraries, Webber Park Library, Minneapolis 10/2010-2/2011
Administrative Assistant, Museum Guide Programs and Teacher Resources Departments
Minneapolis Institute of Arts 6/2003 – 7/2009
Reason for leaving: pursuit of volunteer and internship positions in the library and archives fields; attendance at conferences (ALA, SAA, Library Technology Conference, ASI); submission of scholarly writing (SAA, LITA/Ex Libris Student Writing Award, ASIS&T, American Archivist); and independent research (human evolution and the development of archival records); freelance writing; travel.
Database management of volunteer and teacher records: queries, columns, tables, charts, merge tasks, macros, labels, and graphics; generate rosters, spreadsheets, transaction records, and reports; handle confidential information; webpage administration; digital camera and video editing duties; maintain digital library (Videotapes, DVDs, and MP3s); clerical duties (correspondence, ordering supplies, reception duties, mass mailings, transcription); coordinate special events and catering; some computer and audio-visual troubleshooting; annual budget-line reconciliation and planning; account reconciliation and payment/return processing for teacher workshops; other duties as assigned to support 8 staff and 350+ docents and guides.
Administrative Assistant, Hess, Roise and Company 5/2000 – 6/2003
General office management, administrative support for Principal and historians; reception duties; organize and maintain extensive files and slide collections; help with billing; some writing; photocopying; ordering of office supplies; assistance with projects, research, and report layout; some computer and network troubleshooting; other duties as assigned.
Office Support Specialist, Minneapolis Planning Department 10/1997 – 5/2000
Administrative support for 12+ planners and planning director as assigned; database management; create and maintain spreadsheets; record public hearings and type minutes; mass mailings; send out public notices; coordinate special events; part-time reception duties; flyer and pamphlet design; coordinate training/judging of events; oversee office machinery; proofreading; correspondence and press releases as assigned; other duties as assigned.
INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE: LIBRARY and ARCHIVES-RELATED
Cataloging intern, Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Archives, Washington, DC 06/2010-08/2010
Archivist intern, Minnesota International Center, St. Paul 9/2009-3/2010
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE: LIBRARY and ARCHIVES-RELATED
Historic Sites volunteer, Minnesota Historical Society, St. Paul 9/2010-present
Volunteer Librarian, Archvist, and Museum Specialist Minnesota Air National Guard Museum, Fort Snelling 1/2011-present
Special Collections volunteer, Hennepin County Central Library, Minneapolis 8/2009-5/2010 and 8/2010-10/2010
Interlibrary Loan volunteer, Hennepin County Central Library, Minneapolis 8/2009-5/2010 and 8/2010-10/2010
Assistant teaching volunteer, Rondo Community Library, St. Paul 7/2009- 8/2009
Selection and collection management, Bukoba Library (through Books for Africa) 9/2008-12/2008
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in English Literature, University of Minnesota, Class of 1990
Masters of Library and Information Science, St. Catherine University, May 2010
SUPPLEMENTARY EDUCATION
Computer programming courses at Minneapolis Community and Technical College, 2000-2003
PHP and MySQL at the Minnesota Science Museum, 2010
Grantseeking for Beginners, Minnesota Council on Foundations, 2010
Somali (10-week course at MCTC), French (four years), Spanish (one year)
SPECIAL SKILLS AND INTERESTS
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: WRITING
Presently working on an untitled book project, MLIS-related scholarly articles, and freelance fiction
(Jan/Feb 2012). Information literacy and conspiracy theories: archives, 'lost' records, and found rubbish. Skeptical Inquirer 26(1), p. 55-58.
(June, 2011). Book reviews. Introductory concepts in information science, second edition, Melanie J. Norton. The Indexer 29(2), p. 93-94.
(May/June, 2011). The Human Genome Project Community Conversations at the Brooklyn Public Library. Public Libraries 50(3), p. 38-41.
Writing and research for Hess, Roise and Company (consulting firm in historic preservation), 5/2000 – 5/2003
Publicity/Press Releases, Minneapolis Planning Department 11/1997 – 5/2000
Feature articles; film and book reviews, Skyway News 10/1997 – 4/2000
Feature articles; Book, Film, and Theatre Reviews, Twin Cities Revue 10/1998 – 12/1999
Articles, The Minnesota Preservationist (Preservation Alliance of MN) 1/1999 — 5/1999
Book Reviews, San Diego Union Tribune and Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 10/1998 – 11/1999
Articles and science column (“Harley’s Comment”), The Powderhorn Paper, 1990-1992
OTHER PUBLICATION CREDITS
Fillers for magazines and journals
"I'm With the Banned" (writing as “Professor Steve Steve,” science mascot), The Panda’s Thumb (http://www.pandasthumb.org/archives/2007/09/im-with-the-ban.html) 9/2007
“Passover” (short story) Spout Magazine, May 2001
OTHER EXPERIENCE
Co-chair of operations, The Powderhorn Paper, 1991-1992
Science forum moderator, After the Bar Closes (offshoot of The Panda’s Thumb), 6/2008- present
Sound person for Promotional Film, “Little World Schoolhouse” 2/2000
Promotional documentary short: computer and internet exchange curriculum program between five Jamaican schools and their respective “sister schools” in the United States.
Newsletter layout and design, Cass Gilbert Society 1/2003 – 5/2003
Research, The Origin of English Words; Etymological Research Project 6/1991 – 9/1992
Anatoly Lieberman, German Department, University of Minnesota
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OTHER AFFILIATIONS
Copyright © Kristin Harley, January 4, 2012