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SUMMARY OF SKILLS
Familiar with preservation and conservation ethics, concepts, and techniques
Very fast learner and able to work independently for extended periods
Detail oriented with a high degree of manual dexterity
Experienced with Windows XP, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Adobe Photoshop, Macromedia Dreamweaver, and Internet search tools
Experienced with scanning equipment for visual analogue materials (photographs, books, negatives, slides, maps)
Excellent written and oral communication skills
EDUCATION
MSIS in Information Studies, The University of Texas at Austin
Spring 2008
Austin, Texas
- Certificate of advanced study in Conservation Studies (books and paper based materials)
BA, The University of Texas at Austin
Spring
2004
Austin, Texas
Majors: Asian Studies with area focus on Japan, Anthropology
Minor: English
- Graduated with highest honors (Overall GPA of 4.0)
- Certified low-intermediate oral language skills in Japanese by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (2003)
- Intermediate reading and writing skills in Japanese
- Member of Lambda Alpha the national anthropology honor society
One semester exchange program, Obirin University, Machida, Tokyo, Japan Spring 2003
EXPERIENCE
Intern, Special Collections Research Center, Conservation
September 2007- May 2008
Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York
- Completed minor and major treatments for items routed though the conservation lab
- Often made treatment descisions for individual items without assistance
- Assisted in training work study students in minor repairs
- Surveyed a collection of materials for later treatment
Student Technician (Conservation), The Benson Latin American Collection
July 2006-August 2007
The University of Texas, Austin, Texas
- Made treatment decisions for circulating collection materials in need of repair
- Performed basic repairs including box making, pamphlet reconstruction, rebacks, paper cover repair, and new covers.
- Performed inhouse binding procedures including lace-on and glue-on envelope bindings
- Prepared the monthly quota of items to send to the main library for repair
- Consulted and advised library staff as to preservation concerns and techniques relevant to the collection
Conservation Intern, The Milwaukee Public Museum
May 2006-July 2006
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Conducted a preservation survey of a collection of materials (including parchment, paper, and composite items) housed in storage and made recommendations for the treatment and housing of the collection
- Gave two identical workshops on basic mending, tape removal, matting, and storage
- Tested an item for the presence of arsenic
- Vacuumed two parchment items with mold damage
Scanning Technician, Digital Library Services Division
Feb 2005-Feb 2006
The University of Texas, Austin, Texas
- Assisted in the testing of new scanning and correcting software that utilized an in-program database to manage high volume scanning.
- Scanned materials for various clients using a variety of scanning equipment according to client specifications. Equipment included the Digibook overhead scanner, Epson flatbed scanners, Nikon slide feeders, and the Xerox Digipath feed scanner.
- Quality controlled and color corrected images according to client specifications using Adobe Photoshop.
Preservation Volunteer, Alexander Architectural Archive
Feb 2004-May 2004
The University of Texas, Austin, Texas
- Assisted in re-housing the Roy Thomas collection of rolled architectural drawings dating from the first half of the 20 th century. Removed staples and examined items for insect damage or mold before re-housing the drawings in un-buffered paper wrappers.
- Assigned catalog numbers to re-housed items according to Alexander archive specifications and created new catalog entries using FileMaker Pro.
Preservation Volunteer, The Harry Ransom Center
Nov 2003-May 2004
The University of Texas, Austin, Texas
- Constructed special book-cloth covered wrappers for the majority of a collection of Japanese books.
- Constructed phase boxes and tuxedo boxes for Harry Ransom Center items as specified by the supervisor.
WORKSHOPS / PRESENTATIONS
"Care and Handling of the Collection"- Instructor
October 15, 2007 (9:30 am-3:30 pm)
Northern New York Library Network, Potsdam, New York
- Presented information on preservation and conservation concepts to a mixed special collections/general collections audience
- Demonstrated minor repair techniques
- Lead a discussion on conservation decision making
"Workshop on Historic Headbands"- Assistant Instructor
October 11, 2007 (10:00 am-3:00 pm)
Book Arts Club, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York
- Assisted participants in completing four different historic headband structures
“Old Ways of Bookbinding”- Participant
June 30, 2007-July 15, 2007
Santa, Idaho
Instructor: Jim Croft
- Bound a book on cords with wooden boards and brass clasps
- Made almost all book components by hand including paper, clasps, boards, thread, and cord
- Made book binding tools (bonefolders) from deer and elk bone
"Conservation Mixer"- Presenter
April 18, 2007 (8:45 am-10:00 am)
Texas Association of Museums Annual Meeting, Austin, Texas
- Presented information on storage, preservation, and minor repairs of books and paper
- Answered questions concerning preservation and conservation of museum collections materials
- Created handouts concerning proper storage of special collections materials and instructions for basic repair
“Introduction to Microscopical Identification of Conservation Materials”- Participant
June 16, 2006
AIC Annual Meeting, Providence, Rhode Island
Instructors: Joseph Swider and Joseph Barabe
- Learned about sample preparation and handling
- Learned about a variety of other available analytical methods for identifying materials including polarized light microscopy, scanning electron microcopy, x-ray fluorescence and others
“History of the Book” Workshop- Participant
May 22-May 27, 2005
Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas
Instructors: Steven Smith and Stephen Pratt
- Printed a reproduction of a 1747 pamphlet using a reproduction of the English common printing press
- Learned skills related to historical printing including paper making, type casting, type setting, pamphlet sewing, and ink making
- Attended lectures covering historical book making topics including book illustration, book binding, movable type technology, and printing technology
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