Assistant Management

Michel Castagné

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EducationMaster of Library and Information Studies Candidate (exp. 2013)

digital libraries, information/database design, text analytics, collection management, preservation, cataloguingBachelor of Arts in English (2006)

Dean's List 2005–2006Design & Software Competencies

Web Design & DevelopmentHTML(5), CSS(3), XML, XSLTDigital Asset & Content ManagementMediaWiki, WordPress, Open Journal SystemsDocument & Media DesignMicrosoft Office, Adobe InDesign, LaTeXAdobe Photoshop/Premiere

Database & Library SystemsAccess, MySQL/PostgreSQL, DB/TextWorksOperating SystemsUbuntu Server, Windows 7/Server 2008, OS XLearning Management Systems

Work ExperienceStudent Librarian

UBC Library (Sep '12–Present)

Graduate academic assistant at the combined Art + Architecture + Planning / Science & Engineering reference deskWith a colleague, developing and delivering a workshop on using image databasesStudent Technology Assistant

School of Library, Archival and Information Studies (Sep '12–Dec '12)

Assisting students, faculty and staff with the range of technologies available for their useNetwork administration and desktop supportProgram Assistant

BC Centre of Excellence for Women's Health (contract, Jul '12–Present)

Assistant to the director of the Intersections of Mental Health Perspectives in Addictions Research Training (IMPART) programRedesigned from scratch with optimization for mobile and print and semantic HTML5/CSS3 markup, resulting in increased accessibility and responsivenessDesigning, implementing and maintaining a database of trainee publications, presentations and external grantsIntegrated custom WordPress blog and Google AnalyticsReorganizing online course modules for clarity and ease of useEditorial Assistant

The Journal of Community Informatics (pro bono, Feb '12–Present)

Tech consultant to an open access, peer reviewed academic journalOptimized website to follow current design practices and XHTML standardsCreated new author submission guidelines and layout editing procedures to streamline output of standards compliant XHTMLCopy-editing articles and assigning peer reviewers to article submissionsBug testing for future publicationsLibrary Monitor

UBC Library (contract, Nov '11–Apr '12)

Patrolled the Koerner Library with an eye for safety and security issuesAttended to problem situations in a calm, professional mannerContributed to 100% increase in retrieval rate for materials that had been shelved or catalogued incorrectlyCommunity Access Intern

Vancouver Community Network (contract, Oct '11–Mar '12)

Taught basic computer and web skills at Developed a web based curriculum for interns, under a Creative Commons licenseManager

St. Clair Hotel (Aug '10–Feb '11)

Selected, evaluated and implemented a reservation software system to replace paper based booking procedures, resulting in a substantial decrease in errorsRedesigned website to support reservation engine, availability calendar and payment gatewayPerformed regular SEO analysisGreeted guests and answered questions, handled booking and check in process from start to finishLibrary Assistant

Calgary Public Library (Jan '07–Dec '09)

Lead roving reference initiative at the Information DeskAppointed as supervisor of student shelvers, and also involved with hiring processFacilitated the award winning community outreach program It's a Crime Not to Read, involving the library, surrounding schools and Calgary Police officersTaught entire range of technology classes, and developed new classes on social networking and digital photo/video editingPromoted youth programs at community events and in front of large school audiencesGave library tours to school groups and performed morning storytime for children (from infants to primary school age)Added Wii Fit to seniors' coffee and conversation club activitiesESL Instructor

YWCA of Calgary (part time, Sep '08–Jul '09)

Taught eight week Learn English at the Library courses to new CanadiansCreated lesson plans and evaluated students throughout the termDigitization Assistant

Department of Linguistics (contract, Jun '04–Aug '04)

Digitized dozens of archived reel to reel tapes of field recordings for the Processed and analyzed audio files for specific phonetic and morphosyntactic features

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