Education

M.Ln. Library and Information Management

Emory University, Atlanta, GA 1985

M.A. New Testament

Claremont Graduate School, Claremont, CA 1985

M.A. Religion

Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL 1984

B.A. Religion

University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 1979

Employment

Information Management Consultant
Dates: Nov. 1999 to pres. (full-time: Oct. 1, 2000 to pres.)
Job Description: Provide both high level and specialized technical support for information management projects including Z39.50 information gateways, document imaging, and digital libraries. Specialize in metadata implementations including: Dublin Core, GILS, MARC, and FGDC. Make recommendations on system integration of national standards. Build and implement computer applications using Enterprise software of Blue Angel Technologies, HTML, XML, and various multimedia standards and technologies.


Miami-Dade Community College, Communications, Computing, and Information Resources, 11011 S.W. 104th Street, Room 1125, Miami, FL 33176
Dates: Jan. 1999 to Oct. 2000
Position: Project Analyst for Information Systems
Supervisor: Jacqueline Zelman, Vice-Provost and Chief Information Officer
Job Description: Designed and supported the organization and management of technical information; designed and implemented MDCC Digital Library and Information Gateway; researched and remained current on standards and technologies impacting the access, management, and preservation of digital collections and other information; created electronic technical documentation to support CCIR projects; worked with other CCIR staff to facilitate the completion of projects


Florida International University, Religious Studies Dept.

DM302, University Park, Miami, FL 33199
Dates: Jan. 1997 to pres.
Position: Adjunct Faculty
Supervisor: Nathan Katz, Chair of Department
Job Description:Develop and teach introductory class to the study of religion.


Florida International University, Administrative Systems, University Network Information Services, University Park, Miami, FL 33199
Dates: Jul. 1997 to Dec. 1998
Position: Coordinator for Computer Applications (May 1998 - Dec. 1998)
Position: Coordinator for Data Modeling (July 1997-May 1998)
Supervisor: Gabriel Yanni, Assoc. Director Administrative Systems
Job Description:Design and support the organization and management of technical information; develop data model, user access interface, and draft policies and procedures for University Digital Library; research and remain current on standards and technologies impacting the access, management, and preservation of digital collections and other information; create electronic technical documentation for AS/UNIS; develop on-line user assistance information and interfaces for FIU community; work with other FIU staff to facilitate the completion of projects


Everglades Information Network & Digital Library

FIU Library, University Park, Miami, FL 33199
Dates: Jan. 1997 to Oct. 1997, part-time
Position: Cataloging Coordinator
Supervisor: Gail Clement, Project Director
Job Description: Coordinated the development of a web catalog for the EIN&DL, a virtual library providing access to web, print, and non-print materials to support research on the Florida Everglades. Cataloged new materials in all formats, developed a subject thesaurus, provided web access to technical documentation, and developed technical services workstation including software and electronic tools. Supported the development of the project as needed including making public presentations


Florida International University, Library, Cataloging Dept.

University Park, Miami, FL 33199
Dates:June 1994 to Dec. 1996
Position: Head of Cataloging
Supervisor: Salvador Miranda, Asst. Director for Collection Management
Job Description: Supervise 3 FTE professional catalogers, 11 FTE paraprofessionals, and varying number of professional and paraprofessional part-time staff. Organize, plan, and establish policies and priorities for the Cataloging Dept. including the creation of records for Acquisitions, cataloging, authority control, database maintenance, and labelling. Coordinate the cataloging needs of all departments and act as liaison and resource with Cataloging at the North Campus. Serve on various administrative committees.


University of Pennsylvania, Van Pelt Library, Original Cataloging Dept.

Philadelphia, PA 19104-6206
Dates:January 1990 through March 1994
Position: Social Sciences Cataloger
Supervisor: Barbara Siegel, Head of Original Cataloging
Job Description: Performed original cataloging of monographic materials in the social sciences and humanities for the main and 3 branch libraries; also cataloged computer files; organized minimum level cataloging projects and trained and supervised the students working on the projects; assisted colleagues with computer questions; trained temporary cataloger


University of Miami, Otto G. Richter Library, Catalog Dept.

Coral Gables, FL 33124
Dates:6/88-12/89
Position: Asst. Professor and Head of Serials Cataloging Section
Supervisor: Carolyn Fletcher, Head of Cataloging
Job Description: Cataloged all serials except for periodicals; oversaw unit which processed periodicals; supervised 4.5 FTE; developed new policies and procedures as needed; coordinated SEFLIN union list of periodicals; planned for automation; Religion bibliographer
Dates:9/85-5/88
Position: Asst. Professor and Catalogue Librarian
Supervisor: Carolyn Fletcher, Head of Cataloging
Job Description:Original and copy cataloging of monographs in the humanities, social sciences and literature; Religion bibliographer

Professional Affiliations

American Library Association, LITA Division
Society of Biblical Literature

Publications, Conference Papers, and other Research