Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, United States
Emerging museum professional with a demonstrated history of working in the libraries and museum industries. Experience with Microsoft Word, object handling, collections management databases, photography, and cataloging.
Surveyed the collections of the Marquand Library of Art and Archaeology for items with conservation concerns in preparation of a temporary collection move. Housed items of concern into custom boxes or fit items into bags to protect them during the move and for their time in storage. Conducted cleanliness survey and used a HEPA vacuum to clean areas of heavy dust buildup.
Lead physical processor on a project for a rare book library, retrofitting four-flap enclosures to books and measuring oversize books for custom clamshell boxes. Recorded metadata utilizing AACR2 and RDA cataloging standards for various projects and subjects. Used database programs such as OCLC Connexion and Voyager to catalog items. Physically processed books by applying book plates, property stamps, security devices and spine labels.
Intern for the International Center for the History of Electronic Games. Cataloged new acquisitions in the Argus database system. Researched various games for the purpose of writing descriptive essays for museum website. Researched potential contacts for the Women in Gaming initiative.
Created a fun, party atmosphere by enthusiastically greeting guests. Rang up customer purchases quickly and efficiently. Ensured customer satisfaction and answered any questions.