Rachel Johnson
Archivist
Fredericksburg,VA
Summary
Recent MLIS graduate specializing in archival work with 2.5 years of professional experience in the field and a background in fine art. Excellent research, management, preservation, and leadership skills. Open to all positions and willing to relocate.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages
Work History
INTERN
Area Research Center, University of Wisconsin - River Falls
6 2023 - 8 2023
- Conducted inventory of collection backlog, approx. 130 cubic ft.
- Collaborated with head archivist to successfully refine and complete project by creating a spreadsheet of data regarding collection.
- Rehoused, deaccessioned, and weeded material.
- Conducted research regarding items and their relevance to the history of the area.
- Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
- Gathered, organized and input information into digital database by creating bibliographic records using Alma/Primo.
INTERN
Hennepin History Museum
2022.10 - 2022.12
- Developed official keyword taxonomy for tagging objects entered into CollectiveAccess.
- Surveyed collection and reworked existing keywords to follow created standards for user accessibility.
- Devised and implemented processes and procedures to streamline operations.
- Created categories, subcategories, and keyword relationships.
INTERN
Children's Literature Research Collection, University of Minnesota
2022.06 - 2022.08
- Re-sorted and re-processed existing collection in accordance with updated standards, approx. 8 cubic feet.
- Gathered, organized and input information into digital database by creating finding aids in accordance with updated standards using ArchivesSpace.
- Weeded duplicate material.
- Rehoused material and created enclosures for fragile items.
INTERN
Children's Literature Research Collection, University of Minnesota
2017.06 - 2018.05
- Processed newly acquired materials.
- Designed and implemented physical exhibits.
- Pulled items from collection and digitally scanned them to create promotional material for exhibitions.
- Gathered, organized and input information into digital database by creating digital exhibits using Omeka.
- Trained staff in Omeka.
- Participated and assisted in workshops, events, and programming to gain knowledge.
INTERN
Billy Ireland Cartoon Library and Museum, Ohio State University
2017.01 - 2017.05
- Collaborated with senior archivists on new initiatives to build confidence with handling collections
- Sorted and processed inbound material.
- Logged data about material in spreadsheets.
- Created physical labeling system for processed items.
- Marked duplicate material for weeding.
- Assisted with events and programming.
Education
Masters of Library and Information Science - Archives
St. Catherine University
St. Paul, Minnesota2023
Museum Studies -
University of St. Thomas
Saint Paul, MN2023
Bachelors of Fine Arts - Comic Art
Minneapolis College of Art And Design
Minneapolis, Minnesota2018
Exchange Studies -
Columbus College of Art And Design
Columbus, Ohio2017
Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Research and Analysis
Organizational Skills
Adaptability and Flexibility
Quick Learner
Problem-Solving
Attention to Detail
Project Planning
Organizations
- St. Kate's SAA Student Chapter - Vice President
- St. Kate's SAA Student Chapter - Media Relations Officer
- Twin Cities Archives Round Table - Presenting Member
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop collection tracking spreadsheets.
- Supervised team of two interns.
- Presenting member of the Twin Cities Archives Round Table.
- Recruited incoming students to the St. Kate's Society of American Archivists Student Chapter as well as assisting with planning organization events within the community.
Affiliations
- St. Kate's Society of American Archivists Student Chapter
- Society of American Archivists
- Twin Cities Archives Round Table
Timeline
INTERN
Hennepin History Museum
2022.10 - 2022.12
INTERN
Children's Literature Research Collection, University of Minnesota
2022.06 - 2022.08
INTERN
Children's Literature Research Collection, University of Minnesota
2017.06 - 2018.05
INTERN
Billy Ireland Cartoon Library and Museum, Ohio State University
2017.01 - 2017.05
INTERN
Area Research Center, University of Wisconsin - River Falls
6 2023 - 8 2023
Masters of Library and Information Science - Archives
St. Catherine University
Museum Studies -
University of St. Thomas
Bachelors of Fine Arts - Comic Art
Minneapolis College of Art And Design
Exchange Studies -
Columbus College of Art And Design
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