Libraries and Archives
Exhibitions and Special Projects Manager Rare Books, Special Collections & Preservation, University of Rochester October 2019 – present
Assistant Dean/Joseph N. Lambert and Harold B. Schleifer Director Rare Books, Special Collections & Preservation, University of Rochester
July 2016 – October 2019
Head, Special Collections/Associate Librarian
Hill Memorial Library, Louisiana State University
June 2013 – June 2016
Curator of Rare Books and Special Collections/
Associate Professor
W.S. Hoole Special Collections Library, University of Alabama
August 2008 – June 2013
Public & Outreach Services Coordinator/Associate Professor W.S. Hoole Special Collections Library, University of Alabama
June 2000 – August 2008
Associate Professor with Tenure (effective August 2006)
Tenure track with rank of Assistant Professor (August, 2002 – August, 2006)
Tenure track with rank of Instructor (June 2000 -August, 2002)
Additional Roles at the University of Alabama
Project Manager: Publishers’ Bindings Online, 1815-1930: The Art of Books Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) National Leadership grant-funded collaborative project http://bindings.lib.ua.edu
October 2003 – September 2008
Adjunct Professor, School of Library and Information Studies The University of Alabama Spring 2004 – Spring 2008 (five semesters) Developed syllabus and taught a three-credit graduate course, LS 536: Archives and Special Collections
Coordinator of University Libraries Lecture Series and Exhibition Development, Gorgas Library Appointed to serve as libraries-wide coordinator of lectures and events, and responsible for developing exhibits in Gorgas Library public space. October 2007-September 2009
Director, Mental Health Information Center Mental Health Association in New York State, Albany, NY
July 1999 – May 2000
Assistant Archivist (full-time temporary) Hellman Library, College of Saint Rose,
December 1998 – Jan. 1999 & Summer 1999
Reference Librarian (Part-time and Substitute Position) Neil Hellman Library, College of Saint Rose, Albany, NY
May 1999 – March 2000
Additional Experience
Academic Adviser
Graduate Assistant Position, .5/.75 FTE, 12-month appointment
Advisement Services Center/Undergraduate Studies
University at Albany, Albany, NY
June 1997-May 1999
Provided academic advisement to approximately 225 undeclared undergraduates at the University at Albany. Summer 1997, and Summer 1998, actively worked in Freshman and Transfer orientations.
Camp – In Instructor
New York State Museum, Albany, NY
Spring 1994- May 2000
Provide educational instruction for overnight programs using museum collections & exhibitions in a broad range of areas.
NYS Museum Institute/NYS Museum, Albany, NY
1989-1996
NYS Museum Institute: Various positions with progressive responsibilities culminating in the position of full-time Inventory Supervisor (1989-1996)
NYS Museum: Volunteer Curatorial Assistant: NYS Historical Survey (1996); Volunteer Visitor Services Assistant (1996)
Research Consultant
1996-2000
Albany, NY
Provided historical research for architectural restoration projects, architectural history, press releases, and publicity for architecture firm.
Professional Leadership
Society of American Archivists (SAA):
American Archivist Editorial Board, 2020-present
Co-Founder E2 (Exhibits and Events), part of Reference, Access, and Outreach Section, 2017-present
Research Libraries Section, chair-elect, chair, August 2015 – August 2017
SAA-ACRL/RBMS Joint Task Force on the Development of Standardized Statistical Measures for the Public Services of Archival Repositories and Special Collections Libraries, representing SAA, 2014-2016
CALM (Committee on Archives, Libraries, and Museums), A joint committee of the American Library Association, Society of American Archivists, and American Association of Museums, 2011-2013
Education Committee (EdCom), subcommittee on Continuing Education (formerly Committee on Education and Professional Development, appointed position, 2004-2007
Reference, Access, and Outreach (RAO) Section, Chair (2004-5, Vice-Chair, 2003-4)
Key Contact for Alabama, Membership Committee, 2003 – 2009, 2012-2013
Mentor Program, 2003 – 2009
Steering Committee, Reference, Access, and Outreach Section, August, 2002 – 2003
Local Arrangements Committee Member, 2001-2002 [Conference in Birmingham, Alabama, August 19-23, 2002]
Web Reference Review Columnist; Reference, Access, and Outreach (RAO) Newsletter, 2000 – 2004
American Association for History and Computing (AAHC):
Council/Publicity Coordinator, 2003-2009
Co-Chair, 2003 Annual Conference, 2002-3
President, 2001-2002
Executive Council (Board of Directors), 1999-2001, 2002-2005, 2005-2008,
Multimedia Site Prize Committee, 2000-2009 (Chair 2003-8)
Academy of Certified Archivists:
Diversity Task Force Co-Chair, Academy of Certified Archivists, 2011-2013
Rare Books and Manuscripts Section (RBMS), Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL), American Library Association (ALA):
Publications and Communications Committee, 2014-2016
Diversity Committee, 2014-2016
Program Committee, 2010-11 (Baton Rouge), 2012-13, (Minneapolis),
2013-4 (Las Vegas)
Workshops Committee 2012-14, reappointed 2014
Leab Exhibition Awards Committee 2009-2011, 2011-2013
Society of Alabama Archivists (SALA):
President, 2007-8 (VP 2006-2007)
Executive Committee, , 2006
Chair, Archives Week Planning Committee, Society of Alabama Archivists, 2001-2002
Network of Alabama Academic Libraries (NAAL):
Digital Content Committee, 2001- 2003
Capital Area Archivists of New York State:
Executive Board Member, 1999-May, 2000
Website Developer & Newsletter Editor, 1999-May 2000