Rachel N. McCartney
Midland, MI, 48640
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Education:
• University of Iowa School of Library and Information Science:
Master’s Degree: Received May 2010
ALA Accreditation
• University of Iowa Undergraduate College:
Bachelor’s Degree: Received May 2008
Major: Philosophy
Dean’s List
• Delta College:
Associate’s Degree: Received May 2006
Major: Liberal Arts
Graduated with Honors
Experience:
• Student Reference Position (January 2010- May 2010)
o University of Iowa Main Library Information Desk
100 Main Library, Iowa City, IA, 52242
o Part-time
o Answered patron questions
Questions via live interaction, Instant Messenger, phone or other
Questions answered using library website, including databases
• EBSCOHost, Elsevier Science Direct, LexisNexis Academic
o Handled laptop returns and checkouts
o Fixed printer problems including paper jams, releasing print jobs and refilling the printer.
• Library Aide (May 2009 – August 2009)
o Boyd Law Library
200 Boyd Law Building, Iowa City, IA, 52242
o Part-time
o Preparing books for shelving
ILLiad
o Preparing serials for binding
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• Librarian Tech (September 2006 – April 2009)
o The WiderNet Project
201 Communications Center, Iowa City, IA, 52242
o Part-time
o Electronic content and permissions acquisition and management
o Database management with SQL
o Creating/editing web pages with Microsoft Front Page
o E-mail reference work
• Teaching Assistant (September 2004 – March 2006)
o Windover High School
32 S. Homer Rd, Midland, MI, 48640
o Part-time
o One-on-one homework help with at-risk students
o Internet research and reference
o Installation and management of educational software
Relevant Course Work
• Electronic Publishing
• Digital Libraries
• Introduction to Java
• Collection Management
Computer Skills
• Drupal, Word Press
• XHTML, HTML, CSS, PHP, SQL and Java
Other Skills
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Able to work with people or alone
• Fast learner
• Phone skills
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