Erin O'Toole

Archival Accessioning

• Ensure compliance with preservation standards and best practices in archiving (DACS).
• Create detailed finding aids and inventories to facilitate accessibility.

Community Outreach

• Organize programs to promote archival research resources and services
• Contribute to "Northern Tradition" Blog

Digitization

• Utilize technology and software to bring physical records into the digital space.

Hiring and Management

• Lead the recruitment process, from crafting job descriptions to conducting interviews.
• Mentor and train staff.

Patron Research Reference Fulfillment

• Utilize databases and other resources to deliver information to patrons.
• Provide tailored research assistance.

Application of Archival Processes

• Utilized archival best practices to maintain the integrity of HPTC's documents.
• Conducted assessments of paper and digital content to identify materials for preservation or removal.
• Created a processing plan to streamline the organization and cataloging of the collection.
• Applied processing techniques to ensure materials were systematically arranged.
• Monitored and adjusted plans to improve efficiency in handling collections.

Database Management

• Developed and maintained a Microsoft Excel finding aid to catalog and manage archival materials efficiently.

Professional Development

• Historic Preservation Fundamentals Training
• USAJobs Webinar
• Federal Resume Building Webinar

Vertical File System

• Developed categorization methods for easy retrieval and efficient management of documents.
• Regularly reviewed and updated the system to ensure relevance and accuracy of content.

• Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
• Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
• Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
• Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
• Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.

Archival Arrangement

• Organized materials according to established archival standards (DACS).
• Ensured physical and digital materials were stored in appropriate conditions
• Engaged in peer reviews.

Archival Description

• Developed detailed finding aids to provide comprehensive information about collections.
• Created descriptive records for archival materials, highlighting key content and context.
• Utilized standardized descriptive practices.
• Included essential metadata in finding aids.

Patron Research Reference Fulfillment

• Utilize databases and other resources to deliver information to patrons.
• Provide tailored research assistance.