MARIE ELIA, MFA, MLIS
EDUCATION
University of Pittsburgh School of Information Sciences, Pittsburgh, PA
MLIS, 2008.
Coursework included Cataloging, Digital Preservation, Collections Conservation, and Information Architecture
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
- Catalog Andy Warhol’s “Time Capsules” piece according to a combination of library, archival, and museum standards, including paper-based, film and audio, and three-dimensional artifacts
- Developed and implemented digitization component of the project, including capture of PREMIS and MIX elements for each object, and built a database to record and store preservation metadata
- Supervise interns at all levels of the Time Capsules cataloging project
- Supervise copy cataloger in creation of a bibliographic records in Gallery Systems’ The Museum System database
Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation, Pittsburgh, PA
Cataloging Intern, 05/2008 – 12/2008
- Performed original and copy cataloging of rare German, Swedish, French, Latin, and English language materials for the HIBD library using OCLC Connexion, including assigning LCSH
Researched history of rare and manuscript items to include in record for local holdings
Society of Friends Meeting House Library, Pittsburgh, PA
Cataloging Intern, 01/2008 – 12/2008
- Created an electronic catalog of print-based and multi-media collection
- Assigned LCSH to original and copy-cataloged records
- Performed local original cataloging for small press, privately published, and manuscript items
- Supervised copy cataloging process and reviewed 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
- Updated bibliographic and holdings records in Voyager for 18th and 19th century periodicals collection
- Performed local original cataloging for off-prints and reissued materials
University of Pittsburgh, Catalog Management Unit, Pittsburgh, PA
Cataloging Intern, 05/2008 – 08/2008
- Performed original and copy cataloging of Spanish, Catalan, and Basque language materials using OCLC Connexion, including assigning LC call numbers and LCSH
- Enhanced records in OCLC
- Imported 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 in the early American and continental collections
- Performed quality control of bibliographic records in Innovative Millennium
STANDARDS & SOFTWARE EXPERIENCE
- AACR2r, LCRI, and DCRM(B)
- MARC format
- LCC, LCSH, MeSH
- OCLC Connexion
- Voyager, Sirsi Unicorn, Innovative Millennium
LANGUAGES
- Conversational in Spanish (including translation work)
- Experience cataloging materials in Spanish, Portuguese, Basque, Catalan, French, German, Latin, and Swedish
- Coursework in Greek and Finnish
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
OTHER EXPERIENCE
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Main Branch
Pittsburgh, PA
Clerk, Shelving & Stack Services, 09/2007 – 01/2008
- 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 prepared research materials on prospects for Major Gift Officers
- 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 and responded to general inquiries
- Planned recruitment events
- Planned readings and panel discussions with faculty, guest writers, and student
- Provided administrative support to faculty and performed general office duties
Poets House, New York, NY
Intern, 10/2004 – 05/2005
- Cataloged collection in FileMaker Pro database
- Maintained member database in FileMaker Pro
- Updated off-site archival storage database
- Performed general duties in reading room such as shelving and assisting patrons
Office of Student and Academic Services, Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
Assistant to the Director, Student and Academic Services, 08/2002 – 08/2004
- Provided direct support to Director of Student and Academic Services, including corresponding with students, Student Services staff, senior staff, and deans’ offices; preparing preliminary budget reports; reconciling spending reports and purchasing card reports; and developing special projects
- Organized materials for Master of Public Policy admissions process and prepared student files for admissions committee
- Coordinated New Student Orientation, Spring Preview recruitment weekends, and Commencement, and other events
- Developed and revised Student Services publications for use by staff, students, and guests
Multicultural Engineering Program Office, College of Engineering
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
Administrative Assistant, 05/2001 – 08/2002
- Assisted Coordinator of Summer and Outreach Programs in planning activities and hiring staff
- Processed applications for Summer Engineering Academy (a pre-college program) using FileMaker Pro
- Created and maintained database of student records using FileMaker Pro
