RESUME

ERIN DUERR

EDUCATION

The University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS

Master of Library and Information Science, expected May 2015

Fort Hays State University, Hays, KS

Bachelor of Arts, Photography, Dec. 2007

Hunter College, New York City, NY

Coursework in studio art & art history, Sept. 2004 - May 2005

EXPERIENCE

Omaha Public Library, Omaha, NE

Library Specialist March 2014 – current

Administrative Clerk Sept. 2013 – March 2014

Library Aide Feb. 2013 – Sept. 2013

Develop and lead adult-centered programming events.
Manage adult collection materials, including maintenance, weeding and display of materials.
Provide reference and circulation services for library patrons.
Promote library services at community outreach events.
Provide support for adult services and events, including research, supply ordering and the development of system-wide programming.
Managed data entry for continuing education credits and volunteer hours.
Posted and edited content for staff LibGuides.
Collected, checked in and shelved library materials.
Assisted library customers with a public access catalog, general computer assistance and checking out books.

The Durham Museum, Omaha, NE

Curatorial Intern May 2014 – August 2014

Digitize 4x5 and 35mm film negatives following proper guidelines.
Determine and enter proper object metadata of digitized images into ContentDM.
Photograph and catalog textile collection items for inclusion in digital museum database.
Practice proper object marking, handling and housing.
Help clean and maintain exhibit areas on a weekly basis.

The Daily Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, IA

Photographer Jan. 2012 – Dec. 2012

Photographed and edited news, features, sports and portrait photo assignments.
Maintained and managed an online photo archive and print order system.
Posted content to the Daily Nonpareil website using a content management system.

Lincoln Journal Star, Lincoln, NE

Photojournalist Sept. 2008 – Jan. 2012

Photographed and edited portrait, features, news and sports photo assignments.
Produced multimedia and interactive content for the Journal Star website.
Posted content to the LJS website using a content management system.
Generated written, photographic and interactive content centered on the local food scene.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Joslyn Castle Trust, Omaha, NE

Archive Volunteer Oct. 2013 – March 2014

Utilize Omaha Public Library collections to conduct research on the Joslyn Family and Joslyn Castle for the Joslyn Castle Trust archive project.
Produce collection indexes and finding aids for items within Omaha Public Library collections that pertain to the Joslyn Family and Joslyn Castle.

Omaha Public Library, Omaha, NE

Volunteer Nov. 2011 - Dec. 2012

Utilized library databases and digital equipment to inventory, catalog and digitize the library’s historic children’s literature and picture book collection.
Compiled data and research regarding the collection’s value for presentation to library staff.
Assisted staff at special library events on an as-needed basis.

SKILLS

Productivity Tools and Software: Microsoft Office, Google Applications and similar online productivity tools.
Web Knowledge: Social medial and user-generated content platforms (Facebook, Tumblr, Twitter, Pinterest and beyond), Wikis, LibGuides and basic HTML and XML.
Image, Video and Multimedia: Digital photography production and editing, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, iMovie, Audacity and similar online tools.

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

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