MARSELA JAMES
Powder Springs,GA
Summary
Professional with keen eye for detail and deep understanding of research methodologies and information management. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, ensuring adaptability to changing needs. Skilled in curating and organizing information, leveraging technology for efficient data retrieval, and supporting academic and professional research. Reliable and resourceful, consistently delivering high-quality support and solutions.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Reference and Research Librarian II
Auburn Avenue Research Library
01.2022 - Current
- Assists in developing new library programs and marketing of library products and services
- Assists in facilitating library orientation and instructional sessions, while also creating user guides, videos, and tutorials as required
- Performs routine library collection maintenance and processing, such as checking and shelving books, magazines, and copy cataloging
- Monitors and responds to 'LibApps' email information requests, as well as providing in-person reference
- Creates, develops, and maintains Libguides
- Managed budget allocations for acquisitions, ensuring the library maintained a diverse and up-to-date collection of materials
- Collaborated with faculty and staff on research projects, contributing to the advancement of institutional knowledge
- Maintained compliance with copyright laws while photocopying articles or other materials as requested by patrons
- Provided exceptional customer service to all patrons, addressing inquiries and resolving any issues that arose during their visit to the library
Project Archivist
Auburn Avenue Research Library
01.2022 - Current
- Evaluated potential donations against collection development policy criteria before accepting or declining offers
- Safeguarded intellectual property rights by adhering to legal guidelines concerning copyright restrictions when providing access to archival materials
- Researched and recorded origins, provenance, and historical significance of archival materials
- Managed acquisition process for new collections, assessing relevance and value to the institution's mission
- Ensured preservation of fragile materials, conducting conservation treatments on damaged items as needed
- Preserved valuable historical documents by implementing proper archival storage techniques and maintaining optimal environmental conditions
Education
Certificte -
Georgia Archives Institute
Atlanta, GA06.2024
Advanced Certificate -
PRATT INSTITUTE
New York, NY06.2017
MSLIS - LIBRARY AND INFO SCIENCE
PRATT INSTITUTE
New York, NY06.2017
Skills
- Library Collection Development
- Taxonomy
- Specialized Book Curation
- Data Research
- Database Management
- Curatorial Experience in Special Collections
- Digital Transformation
- Effective Writing Skills
Certification
- NYC Public Librarian Professional Certificate, 09/01/17, 10/31/27
- GA Public Librarian Professional Certificate, 07/01/19, 07/31/26
Timeline
Reference and Research Librarian II
Auburn Avenue Research Library
01.2022 - Current
Project Archivist
Auburn Avenue Research Library
01.2022 - Current
Advanced Certificate -
PRATT INSTITUTE
MSLIS - LIBRARY AND INFO SCIENCE
PRATT INSTITUTE
- NYC Public Librarian Professional Certificate, 09/01/17, 10/31/27
- GA Public Librarian Professional Certificate, 07/01/19, 07/31/26
Certificte -
Georgia Archives Institute
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