Lily Carroll
Ann Arbor,MI
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Archives Intern
Bentley Historical Library
05.2024 - Current
- Increased digital accessibility of archived materials through metadata creation and online database management.
- Contributed to long-term preservation efforts by rehousing fragile materials into purpose-built containers
- Upheld meticulous attention-to-detail ensuring the accuracy and completeness of all archival records.
Library Assistant
Bentley Historical Library
02.2024 - 05.2024
- Conducted comprehensive inventory audits of over 20,000 containers to ensure accurate records of archived materials.
- Identified and resolved issues with legacy location management.
Library Stacks Assistant
Hatcher Graduate Library
10.2023 - 02.2024
- Sorted and reshelved library books.
Fulfilled patron requests by locating, processing, and packing items for delivery. - Assisted patrons with locating items and referred patrons to the proper personnel when needed.
Archives Assistant
Ann Arbor District Library
01.2023 - 09.2023
- Digitized, transcribed, and trimmed newly digitized records and documents to facilitate public access to archived materials.
Bookshelver/Processor
Ann Arbor District Library
09.2022 - 09.2023
- Received, reviewed quality, and organized returned books and other materials.
- Maintained Ann Arbor District Library's collections by relabeling, mending damaged or worn materials, and discarding unsatisfactory materials.
- Interacted regularly with patrons to assist in locating library materials, using the library's database, and general inquiries about the library.
Education
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI - Master of Science in Information (MSI)
Library And Information Science
04.2025
Denison University, Granville OH - Bachelor Of Arts
Double Major: English Literature & Religion
05.2022
Skills
- Excellent written and oral communication
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Customer service
- Adaptability and flexibility
Projects
Palmer Park Preparatory Academy: Rebuilding a School Library
- Collaborated with client on a four-month project to establish a new school library in Detroit
- Developed sustainable written processes for efficient creation and cataloging of collection
Timeline
Archives Intern
Bentley Historical Library
05.2024 - Current
Library Assistant
Bentley Historical Library
02.2024 - 05.2024
Library Stacks Assistant
Hatcher Graduate Library
10.2023 - 02.2024
Archives Assistant
Ann Arbor District Library
01.2023 - 09.2023
Bookshelver/Processor
Ann Arbor District Library
09.2022 - 09.2023
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI - Master of Science in Information (MSI)
Library And Information Science
Denison University, Granville OH - Bachelor Of Arts
Double Major: English Literature & Religion