Elizabeth St. Clair
1415 Dearing Pl., Apt. C lizziestclair.wordpress.com
[email protected]
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 (251) 753-7050
EDUCATION
Masters in Library and Information Studies Spring 2014
The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL
Bachelor of Arts in Telecommunications and Film, Minor in English Spring 2008
The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL
Graduated summa cum laude with honors
Summer Study Abroad Summer 2006
University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
LIBRARY WORK EXPERIENCE
Library Assistant, Gorgas Information Desk Oct 2012 – May 2014
The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL
Worked the Information Desk at Gorgas Library, The University of Alabama’s main campus library
Provided reference services, research help, and computer software assistance to library patrons
Provided first point of contact directional services
Fixed printer/copier errors
Archival Intern, Bryant Museum Jan 2014 – May 2014
The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL
Evaluated materials for preservation and retention
Accessioned and described paper, photographic, and born digital materials
Scanned photographs into the library database
Partnered with the Tuscaloosa Area Virtual Museum to describe old photographs and documents
chronicling everyday life in Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Used Dublin Core metadata schema
Library Instruction Intern, Gorgas Information Services Fall 2013
The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL
Independently taught library instruction sessions to freshman English students
Wrote and implemented lesson plans
Led library discovery tours for first-year orientation classes
Liaised with first-year writing instructors
Wrote and produced library video tutorials using Camtasia
Attended weekly internship meetings where pedagogical methods were discussed
Upheld ACRL Information Literacy Competency Standards
Archival Aid, Center for the Study of Tobacco and Society Summer 2013
The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL
Worked with archivist to organize and explore the historical and contemporary aspects of the
tobacco issue and the role and influence of tobacco in society
Processed archival materials according to DACS
OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE
Assistant Manager, Uptown Costume Shop June 2011 – Aug 2012
New Orleans, LA
Key holder for New Orleans’ top-ranked costume shop
Ordered merchandise and worked directly with vendors
Bookseller, Borders May 2010 – April 2011
New Orleans, LA
Provided reader’s advisory and managed point of sale
H1N1 Liaison, Mobile County Health Department Oct 2009 – May 2010
Mobile, AL
Employed under the federal H1N1 grant to promote flu awareness
Arranged and managed H1N1 outreach among Mobile County communities
Children’s Bookseller, Harrods July 2008 – Feb 2009
London, United Kingdom
Worked at the children’s bookstore in London’s world famous department store
Event Manager, Curious Generation July 2008 – Feb 2009
London, United Kingdom
Managed and programmed weekly music events in London, England
Worked directly with Live Nation, EMI, and Sony to book artists
TOP HONORS AND AWARDS
Student Employee of the Year for Gorgas Information Services, The University of Alabama 2013-2014
Student Employee of the Year Finalist for The University of Alabama, The University of Alabama 2013-2014
National Alumni Association License Tag Fellowship, The University of Alabama 2013-2014
The XXXI (an award honoring the university’s top 31 women), The University of Alabama 2007
Telecommunications and Film’s Most Outstanding Senior, The University of Alabama 2008
Telecommunication and Film’s Most Outstanding Junior, The University of Alabama 2007
Order of Omega Most Outstanding Junior Award, The University of Alabama 2007
HONOR SOCIETIES
National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Golden Key Honor Society, Kappa Tau Alpha Honor Society, Phi Eta
Sigma Honor Society
TECHNICAL AND JOB RELATED SKILLS
Computer and Online Applications: Microsoft Office Suite, Google Apps, RefWorks, LibAnalytics,
LibAnswers, Wordpress, Omeka, basic HTML 5, and social media sites. Proficient on Mac and PC.
Instructional Devices: Blackboard, Turnitin, LibGuides
Multimedia Development: Camtasia, Jing, Screencast-o-matic, Prezi
Cataloging Tools: Cataloger’s Desktop, Class Web, OCLC Connexion, and RDA Toolkit
Other Library Related Skills: Familiarity with ACRL Competency Standards, metadata standards
(Dublin Core), and working with both ProQuest and EBSCOhost interfaces. Experience in both one-
on-one reference services and lesson planning for larger instructional sessions.