Detroit, Michigan, United States
Research Librarian with extensive experience identifying and packaging legal, business and other information in a professional environment. Adaptable communicator with proven ability to apply robust research knowledge and expertise in a variety of areas to summarize complex information for multiple audiences.
Successfully identify and select 165 books per month relevant to both community patron interests and social sciences collections, Successfully identify and manage government documents and several historic U.S. labor, women's movement, civil rights and other special collections. Successfully schedule, plan and manage 4-6 educational programs per month that attract 15-30 both onsite and virtual community patrons.
• Promotion and management of an online used record store, a crazy, eclectic mixed bag of LPs, 45s and CDs of various genres for record collectors and casual record buyers. • Since September 2020, one of eBay’s most reputable sellers with a 100% customer service feedback rating and over $5,000 in total sales.
Performed in-depth legal and business research in support of the firm’s clientele and legal strategies, focusing heavily on corporate, healthcare, and litigation. Completed information assignments and research requests in a timely manner to provide essential resources and documentation to facilitate the firm's business development and litigation efforts. Performed extensive business research in autonomous driverless vehicles and recreational marijuana that helped the firm expand services to cover and develop knowledge in these emerging areas of law. Conducted thorough research to support the 2014-15 MLRC Libel (U.S. 6th Circ.) Survey, searching a multitude of resources to compile references of legal concepts related to libel, malice, and slander for internal utilization. Championed online research efforts to acquire statistical data on cybersecurity, data breaches, and privacy, documenting findings to support information needs of the firm’s Data Security & Privacy Practice Group. Organized and directed legal research training sessions for new associates to support the library's role as an essential research service and reference source for the firm's client service and retention efforts.
Facilitated a reorganization of the periodical files, establishing a concrete composition of issues to develop an improved maintenance and reference system for widespread use. Provided students one-on-one assistance with a diverse range of online information resources to provide research support and instruction.