Ryan Jensen
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Passionate and knowledgeable in the logistical, ethical, and technological considerations of the library and archival science fields. Driven to learn and grow in the profession, and to contribute to mission in any way possible. Able to work efficiently alone and contribute in collaborative settings.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Intern
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts
03.2023 - 06.2023
- Contributed to physical and intellectual arrangement of Philadelphia Orchestra collection
- Created and published finding aid for section of Penn collection with research value (https://findingaids.library.upenn.edu/records/UPENN_RBML_PUSP.MS.COLL1511)
Volunteer
Drexel University Audio Archives
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Optimized discoverability in physical shelf display at archives
- Cataloged materials according to internal metadata standards
Bookseller
Barnes & Noble University of Pennsylvania
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Assisted with operations of the textbook department, including processing orders for students and packaging orders
- Managed shipment of textbook orders from publishers, recording the receipt and return of large book quantities and scheduling shipments
Extern
Temple University Special Collections Research Center
01.2020 - 01.2020
- Learned the infrastructural mechanics of academic archives, practical applications of archives and how they benefit multiple facets of university operations
- Organized and cataloged materials to reduce space required for storage
Volunteer
Lafayette College Library and Archives
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Worked in cataloging audiovisual materials and assessing their condition to determine urgency of preservation
- Gained experience with online library database management and preservation techniques
Transcriptionist
Lafayette College
05.2014 - 08.2014
- Deciphered scans of 19th century library records and cataloged scans
Education
Master of Science - Library and Information Science, Concentration in Archives
Drexel University
05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - English
Dickinson College
05.2020
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Strong Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
- Organizational Skills
- Familiarity with Metadata Formats (EAD, MODS, Dublin Core)
- Data Management
- Experience with Content Management Systems, Databases, and Archival Software (ArchivesSpace, Drupal, WordPress)
Timeline
Intern
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts
03.2023 - 06.2023
Volunteer
Drexel University Audio Archives
01.2023 - 03.2023
Bookseller
Barnes & Noble University of Pennsylvania
08.2021 - 05.2022
Extern
Temple University Special Collections Research Center
01.2020 - 01.2020
Volunteer
Lafayette College Library and Archives
05.2019 - 08.2019
Transcriptionist
Lafayette College
05.2014 - 08.2014
Master of Science - Library and Information Science, Concentration in Archives
Drexel University
Bachelor of Arts - English
Dickinson College
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