Megan Gragg
Lawrence,KS
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Archive Intern
Watkins Museum of History
Lawrence, KS
01.2025 - Current
- Digitized a collection of over 1,200 historical photographs for preservation and access
- Created metadata and PastPerfect catalog records for digitized photographs
- Cataloged a personal photo album
Archive Intern
Kansas Historical Society
Topeka, Kansas
05.2024 - Current
- Processed and cataloged governor’s collections, ensuring accurate description and organization
- Created detailed metadata for manuscript records using DART system
- Cataloged water litigation files to enhance accessibility and research use
Archive Intern
Haskell Indian Nations University
Lawrence, KS
01.2025 - 06.2025
- Processed and cataloged collections of a former student and staff member, improving collection accessibility
- Created and published an online finding aid to enhance user discovery of archival materials
Bookseller and Special Events Assistant
Lawrence Public Library
Lawrence, KS
08.2023 - 01.2025
- Assisted patrons with book sales, merchandise, and event information at the Friends of the Library store
- Supported setup and coordination of author talks, community events, and library programs
- Provided friendly, knowledgeable customer service in a high-traffic public setting
Leadership Facilitator
Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Fraternity
Allendale, Michigan
09.2022 - 07.2023
- Facilitated workshops on leadership development, communication, and chapter operations for student leaders nationwide
- Collaborated with national staff to support chapter growth and member engagement
- Adapted facilitation style to diverse audiences and virtual/in-person formats
Education
Master of Library And Information Science - Library And Information Science
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI05-2025
Bachelor of Science - Allied Health Sciences
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI06-2023
Skills
- Records management
- Metadata creation (Dublin Core, EAD, MARC)
- Collection processing
- PastPerfect
- Project coordination
- Analytical thinking
- Research skills
- File Organization
Publications
- Gragg, Megan. Finding Aid for the Ira Salvini Family Papers. Haskell Indian Nations University, 2025.
Timeline
Archive Intern
Watkins Museum of History
01.2025 - Current
Archive Intern
Haskell Indian Nations University
01.2025 - 06.2025
Archive Intern
Kansas Historical Society
05.2024 - Current
Bookseller and Special Events Assistant
Lawrence Public Library
08.2023 - 01.2025
Leadership Facilitator
Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Fraternity
09.2022 - 07.2023
Master of Library And Information Science - Library And Information Science
Wayne State University
Bachelor of Science - Allied Health Sciences
Grand Valley State University