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Rachel Guilbeau

Baton Rouge,LA

Summary

Library and archives professional with hands-on experience in academic special collections and formal training in archival metadata, standards, and workflows. Familiar with ArchivesSpace and descriptive standards such as DACS, MARC, and EAD through coursework. Experienced in patron services, reference desk support, and basic collection handling. Strong attention to detail, documentation, and collaborative work in service-oriented environments.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Reference Librarian and Instructor

Sims Memorial Library, Southeastern Louisiana University
08.2025 - Current
  • Support students, faculty, and staff through reference services, instruction, and liaison work
  • Taught an introduction to research class to aid students in developing their research skills.
  • Assisted students with research and provide guidance on evaluating and using information effectively
  • Contribute to library initiatives and committee service..
  • Provided reference services via in-person consultations and virtual platforms, increasing user engagement.
  • Assisted library patrons with resolving computer problems.

Goodrich-Taylor Graduate Assistant

LSU Special Collections
09.2023 - 05.2025
  • Provided guidance to patrons accessing materials in a closed stacks environment, ensuring proper handling and adherence to library policies.
  • Supported archival collection management by rehousing materials, updating folder labels, and assisting with descriptive improvements to enhance access.
  • Aided in collecting and analyzed usage statistics to support departmental planning and reporting.

Scanning Clerk

Stockwell, Sievert, Viccellio, Clements & Shaddock Law Firm
07.2023 - 08.2023
  • Operated scanning equipment to digitize documents efficiently.
  • Maintained organized digital files for easy access and retrieval.
  • Ensured compliance with data entry accuracy standards.

Education

Master of Library And Information Science - Library And Information Science

Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA
05-2025

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature

Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA
05-2023

Skills

  • Reference Training
  • Library of Congress and Dewey Classification
  • Encoded Archival Description (EAD)
  • DACS, MARC, LCSH, LCNAF
  • Collection Processing
  • Aeon
  • ArchiveSpace
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Adobe Acrobat
  • Springshare
  • Records Management

Timeline

Reference Librarian and Instructor

Sims Memorial Library, Southeastern Louisiana University
08.2025 - Current

Goodrich-Taylor Graduate Assistant

LSU Special Collections
09.2023 - 05.2025

Scanning Clerk

Stockwell, Sievert, Viccellio, Clements & Shaddock Law Firm
07.2023 - 08.2023

Master of Library And Information Science - Library And Information Science

Louisiana State University

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature

Louisiana State University

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