Jennifer Broadie
Jenkins Law Library
Philadelphia,PA
9
years of professional experience
Dedicated Law Librarian with a strong background supporting attorneys and legal researchers. Proficient in primary legal databases such as Westlaw, Lexis, Bloomberg, and HeinOnline, with experience in caselaw retrieval, locating court filings, and legislative history compilations across diverse practice areas. Navigates complex legal topics with precision and technical efficiency.
Work History
Reference Librarian
3 Years 3 Months- Conducts legal research, answers reference questions, and instructs attorneys and members of the public in using legal information resources to enhance access to legal knowledge
- Utilizes legal databases such as Westlaw, LexisNexis, Bloomberg, HeinOnline, and VitalLaw to discover relevant sources for attorney member's research needs
- Assists self-represented litigants understand the procedure for simple, no-fault divorce at the Philadelphia Family Court Help Center
- Maintains the library's blog and composes posts on legal information resources and legal research tips
Library Assistant
1 Year 5 Months- Executed circulation desk duties, including issuing library cards, organizing materials, reserving books, and collecting fines and fees, contributing to seamless library operations.
- Developed records for newly acquired materials in compliance with technical services’ standards, ensuring accurate inventory management.
- Processed new library materials to support technical services, facilitating timely access to resources for patrons.
Metadata Intern
4 Months- Preserved archival radio interviews by creating new metadata, enhancing accessibility for researchers and academics
- Utilized Starchive to create, edit, and update archival materials, ensuring accurate and organized records
- Digitized and reviewed interview recordings for preservation quality and consistent archive access.
Reference Librarian
1 Year 3 Months- Provided reference services for all levels of users by locating on-point library materials and digital databases
- Performed one-on-one patron instruction related to research methods and internet literacy skills, such as searching strategies, evaluating sources, and web safety
- As a person in charge, addressed any issues that arose during shift
English Literacy Volunteer
1 Year 11 Months- Established cataloging and checkout systems for school library, improving access for students, teachers, and community members
- Facilitated trainings on technical skills, intercultural competency, literacy, and women's equality
- Developed grant programs, including island-wide spelling bee to raise climate change awareness
- Facilitated trainings on technical skills, intercultural competency, and literacy, promoting women's equality
- Assisted in the project review of Peace Corps’ capacity building programming framework
Education
M.S.L.S - Information and Library Science
BA - Sociology; Minor in Anthropology
Skills
Legal research expertise
Effective communication
Problem-solver
Clear communication
Timeline
Reference Librarian
Jenkins Law Library
07.2023 - CurrentRead More
Metadata Intern
Studs Terkel Radio Archive
01.2023 - 05.2023Read More
Library Assistant
Haverford Township Free Library
01.2022 - 06.2023Read More
Reference Librarian
Easttown Library
10.2021 - 01.2023Read More
English Literacy Volunteer
Peace Corps
04.2018 - 03.2020Read More
Florida Atlantic University
BA from Sociology; Minor in Anthropology
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Pennsylvania Western University
M.S.L.S from Information and Library Science
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