Zachary Catt
Eagle,CO
Summary
Experienced sole arranger for a county library system with a strong background in processing, preservation, and digitization. Collaborative and independent worker excelling in team environments and individual projects. Skilled in identifying and implementing innovative tools and technologies to enhance processing and preservation workflows. Offers a fresh and professional perspective with over one year of hands-on experience in the field.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Local History Librarian
Eagle Valley Library District
06.2023 - Current
- Sole arranger and manager of EVLD's archival, reference, and circulating local history and genealogy materials
- Accessioned, processed, and arranged new archival materials
- Implemented a new archival management system using ArchivesSpace
- Pushed for climate control in the archive storage room
- Planned and started a large scale digitization project for EVLD's large format archival materials.
Student Intern
University of Texas at Dallas
02.2022 - 04.2022
- Interned with the University Archives to fulfill the practicum requirement for my master's degree
- Worked independently on processing a collection that consisted of nine linear feet of material
- Weeded and disposed of materials in the collection
- Created a digital finding aid for the collection using ArchivesSpace
- Learned how to use microfiche and microfilm readers.
Volunteer
Denton Public Library
05.2019 - 12.2019
- Volunteered in the General and Special Collections
- Reshelved Books
- Helped develop some user manuals for digitization equipment in the library's Legacy Lab.
Education
Master of Science - Library Science
University of North Texas
05.2023
Graduate Academic Certificate - Archival Management
University of North Texas
05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of North Texas
05.2019
Minor - Technical Writing
University of North Texas
05.2019
Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Team Collaboration
- Problem-solving skills
- Reference Services
- Works well independently
- Collection development
- Skilled researcher
- Archival Processing
- Digital asset management
- Metadata Management
- Preservation techniques
Softwareproficiencies
- Microsoft Word, Proficient
- ArchivesSpace, Proficient
- Sierra (ILS), Proficient
- Microsoft Excel, Proficient
- Islandora (DAM), Proficient
- Adobe Photoshop, Familiar
- Adobe Illustrator, Familiar
- NVivo, Familiar
Hobbies
- Gaming
- Retro Game Collecting
- Electronics Repair
Timeline
Local History Librarian
Eagle Valley Library District
06.2023 - Current
Student Intern
University of Texas at Dallas
02.2022 - 04.2022
Volunteer
Denton Public Library
05.2019 - 12.2019
Master of Science - Library Science
University of North Texas
Graduate Academic Certificate - Archival Management
University of North Texas
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of North Texas
Minor - Technical Writing
University of North Texas
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