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MARIE ELIA

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EDUCATION


University of Pittsburgh School of Information Sciences, Pittsburgh, PA
MLIS, 2008.
Coursework included Cataloging, Digital Preservation, Collections Conservation, Information Architecture, and Retrieving Information


Columbia University School of the Arts, New York, NY
MFA, Creative Writing (Poetry), 2007.


Allegheny College, Meadville, PA
BA, English Literature, 2000, cum laude.


CATALOGING EXPERIENCE

The Andy Warhol Museum, Pittsburgh, PA

Cataloger, Time Capsule Project (Archives), 01/2009 – Present

    Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation, Pittsburgh, PA

    Cataloging Intern, 05/2008 – 12/2008

    • Perform original and copy cataloging of rare German, Swedish, French, Latin, and English language materials for the HIBD library using OCLC Connexion, including assigning LCSH
    • Import bibliographic records and update local holdings records in Sirsi Unicorn


    Society of Friends Meeting House Library    , Pittsburgh, PA

    Cataloging Intern, 01/2008 – 12/2008

    • Assign Library of Congress Subject Headings to copy cataloged records
    • Perform local original cataloging for some small press, privately published, or manuscript items
    • Supervise copy cataloging process and review records for accuracy


    Falk Library    , University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA

    Cataloging Intern, 09/2007 – 10/2008

    • Performed copy cataloging of monographs and serials in the History of Medicine collection using OCLC Connexion, including assigning LCSH, MeSH, and LC call numbers
    • Enhanced records in OCLC
    • Imported bibliographic records and update local holdings records in Voyager
    • Performed local original cataloging for off-prints and reissued materials


    University of Pittsburgh    , Catalog Management Unit, Pittsburgh, PA

    Cataloging Intern, 05/2008 – 08/2008

    • Perform original and copy cataloging of Spanish, Catalan, and Basque language materials using OCLC Connexion, including assigning LC call numbers and LCSH
    • Enhance records in OCLC
    • Import bibliographic records and update local holdings records in Voyager


    New York Society Library    , New York, NY

    Cataloging Assistant, Rare Books Department, & Page, 04/2005 – 08/2006

    • Assisted Rare Books Librarian in eliminating post-RECON discrepancies and other related problems in the early American and continental collections
    • Performed quality control of bibliographic records in Innovative Millennium, including Name Authority records
    • Retrieved and shelved books according to DDC & assisted members in locating materials
    • Checked in periodicals


    STANDARDS & SOFTWARE EXPERIENCE

    • AACR2r, LCRI, and DCRB
    • MARC format
    • LCC, LCSH, MeSH
    • OCLC Connexion
    • Voyager, Sirsi Unicorn, Innovative Millennium


    LANGUAGES

    • Proficient and conversational in Spanish (including translation work)
    • Experience cataloging materials in Spanish, Basque, Catalan, Portuguese, French, German, Latin, & Swedish
    • Coursework in Attic Greek and Finnish


    PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS


    OTHER EXPERIENCE

    Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Main Branch
    Pittsburgh, PA
    Clerk, Shelving & Stack Services, 09/2007 – 01/2008

    • Assisted in the preparation of proposals to donors and prepare research materials on prospects for Major Gift Officers
    • Retrieved and shelved books according to LC and DDC
    • Checked in materials
    • Assisted patrons in locating materials

    Medical & Health Sciences Foundation
    University of Pittsburgh & UPMC, Pittsburgh, PA
    Development Assistant, 05/2007 – 08/2007

    • Assisted in the preparation of proposals to donors and prepare research materials on prospects for Major Gift Officers
    • Responded to routine requests; maintain MGOs’ calendars; and make all travel arrangements
    • Prepared all reports, presentations, documents, and information management for MGOs
    • Assisted in planning fund-raising and other events and in pre-production of department newsletter.

    Kelly Services, Pittsburgh, PA
    Administrative Support Staff, 08/2006 – 05/2007

    • PNC Bank, Channel Services and Miscellaneous Account Services
    • Flaherty & O’Hara, P.C.

    Columbia University School of the Arts Writing Division, New York, NY
    Departmental Research Assistant / Fellow, 08/2005 – 05/2006

    • Contacted prospective students & respond to general inquiries
    • Planned recruitment events
    • Planned readings & panel discussions with faculty, guest writers, & student
    • Provided administrative support to faculty & performed general office duties

    Poets House, New York, NY

    Intern, 10/2004 – 05/2005

    • Assisted in cataloguing collection in FileMaker Pro database, particularly for annual Poetry Showcase event
    • Maintained & updated member database in FileMaker Pro
    • Updated off-site archival storage database
    • Performed general duties in reading room such as shelving & assisting patrons

    Office of Student & Academic Services, Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy
    University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
    Assistant to the Director, Student & Academic Services, 08/2002 – 08/2004

    • Provided direct support to Director of Student & Academic Services, including corresponding with students, Student Services staff, senior staff, and deans’ offices; preparing preliminary budget reports; reconciling spending reports & purchasing card reports; and developing special projects
    • Organized materials for Master of Public Policy admissions process & prepared student files for admissions committee
    • Coordinated New Student Orientation, Spring Preview recruitment weekends, & Commencement, and other events
    • Developed & revised Student Services publications for use by staff, students, & guests

    Multicultural Engineering Program Office, College of Engineering
    University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
    Administrative Assistant, 05/2001 – 08/2002

    • Assisted Coordinator of Summer & Outreach Programs in planning activities & hiring staff
    • Received & processed applications for Summer Engineering Academy (a pre-college program) using FileMaker Pro
    • Created & maintained database of student records using FileMaker Pro