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Margaret Moore

Silver Spring,MD

Summary

Dynamic Reference Librarian with extensive experience at the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled. Expert in cataloging and web content management, I successfully responded to over 10,000 inquiries and developed over 500 information guides. Proven ability to mentor and train, enhancing team performance and user engagement.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Digital Reference Librarian

National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled, Library of Congress
04.2015 - Current

Responded to over ten-thousand information and reader advisory questions for the public, Library of Congress, and Congress.

Wrote, edited, and revised over five-hundred information guides, annotated bibliographies, news letters, and complex research questions.

Cataloged serials and applied Dublin Core metadata to two websites and vertical file.

Weeded a reference collection of over three-thousand books, developed a bibliometric analysis of book and magazine use, and collected statistics on magazine use that informed book and serial purchases.

Trained and mentored interns and new employees.





Digital Products Librarian

National Agriculture Library, United States Department of Agriculture
09.2013 - 04.2015
  • Collected Counter data used in the purchase of magazines and journals.
  • Administered RefTracker to manage reference questions and produce reference statistics.
  • Developed formal and informal training on the use of RefTracker and digital collections.
  • Researched, planned, and set up attractive and informative library exhibits.
  • Provided metadata to archival collection.

Forensic Reference Librarian

United States Army Criminal Investigation Labatory, United States Department of Defense
09.2012 - 05.2013

Developed intranet website and digital repository collection of scientific articles.

Trained scientists and faculty on the use paid databases.

Cataloged over 1,000 books.





Reference Librarian Intern

Supreme Court of the United States
05.2011 - 08.2011

Developed intranet website.

Produced a report on sources of biographical information.

Education

Masters in Information And Library Science - Information And Library Science

University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign, Champaign, IL
  • Awarded the Champaign Park District Board of Commissioners Community Service Award for developing accessible computer workstations in East St. Louis.
  • Conducted usability study of United Nations documents online for BOBCATSS conference. Presented paper in Amsterdam, Netherlands, January 2012.
  • Practicum University of California, San Marcos Kellogg Library.

Disability Studies

University of Leeds, Leeds, UK

Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology And English

University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
  • Dean's List
  • Cal Alumni Scholarship Recipient

Skills

  • Budget planning
  • Web content management
  • Cataloging reference books and serials
  • Assisting research
  • Supporting user research

Timeline

Digital Reference Librarian - National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled, Library of Congress
04.2015 - Current
Digital Products Librarian - National Agriculture Library, United States Department of Agriculture
09.2013 - 04.2015
Forensic Reference Librarian - United States Army Criminal Investigation Labatory, United States Department of Defense
09.2012 - 05.2013
Reference Librarian Intern - Supreme Court of the United States
05.2011 - 08.2011
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign - Masters in Information And Library Science, Information And Library Science
University of Leeds - , Disability Studies
University of California, Berkeley - Bachelor of Arts, Anthropology And English
Margaret Moore