Research Impact Librarian and Research Support

Ann Wakefield, Research Impact Librarian

Silver Spring, MD, 20910, United States, 301-***-****, ****************@*****.*** SUMMARY Dedicated and experienced Librarian with over 15 years of expertise in research support, collection management, and interlibrary loan services. Proven ability to provide comprehensive research assistance, manage library resources, and assist users in navigating complex information systems. Adept at technical support, metadata editing, and facilitating access to vital information. Eager to leverage extensive library science background to enhance the research impact and patron services at King William County Library System.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Reference/Research Librarian

Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC)

03/2008 – 06/2020 Washington, DC, United States

Provided comprehensive research support and reference services to agency staff.

Managed and curated the library's collection, ensuring access to relevant resources.

Assisted users in navigating complex databases and information systems. Reference/Research Librarian and

Interlibrary Loan Librarian

United States Postal Service (USPS)

03/2005 – 02/2008 Washington, DC, United States

Facilitated interlibrary loan services, sourcing materials for patrons across the organisation.

Conducted in-depth research and provided reference assistance on a variety of topics.

Organised and maintained library resources, enhancing accessibility for users.

Reference/Research Librarian

U.S. News and World Report

07/2000 – 02/2005 Washington, DC, United States

Delivered expert research services to editorial staff, supporting content creation.

Managed access to specialized information resources and databases relevant to news reporting.

Assisted journalists and researchers in locating and utilising vital information for publications.

EDUCATION

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Bachelor's, History

09/1968 – 06/1972 Urbana, IL, United States

University of Michigan

Master’s, Library Science

08/1975 – 08/1976 Ann Arbor, MI, United States

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