Archival Consultant
January 2007 - present
Appalachian College Association, Berea, KY
Process and arrange the Appalachian College Association institutional archives. Create a box and folder guide and a records management plan. Conducted an inventory of archives and special collections at 26 ACA member colleges by visiting the archives during April through June, documenting number and types of collections, and writing individual college inventories and a report for the Andrew Mellon Foundation which supported this project. Submitted report to the Mellon Foundation and sent in-depth inventories and photographs on CD to participating college libraries, museums, and centers. Coordinated two student scholar groups to meet and present research and projects at the annual ACA Summit, October 18-20, 2007, in Abingdon, Virginia. Responsibilities included scheduling presentations within two two-hour sessions, hotel reservations, and corresponding with students and mentors concerning projects, presentations, lodging, etc. Conduct interviews with current ACA President and write institutional guide for future ACA staff.
Inventory of Archives & Special Collections at ACA Member Colleges (Report & Summaries) [Digital/Electronic version unavailable at this time. Print copy may be available upon request].
Photos of ACA College Archives & Special Collections
Photos of ACA College Campuses
Videos of ACA Summit Presentations
Project Archivist (NHPRC funded)
September 2004 - December 2006
Special Collections & Archives, Hutchins Library, Berea College, Berea, KY
Process and arrange the Council of the Southern Mountains Records, 1970-1989, consisting of 237 cubic feet of papers with no original arrangement. Use DreamWeaver, create Finding Aid and an online exhibition with visual and text content. Create a large display for public viewing of the collection.
Guide to the Council of the Southern Mountains Records, 1970-1989
Records of the Council of the Southern Mountains, 1970-1989 Online Exhibition
Participated in a panel presentation at the Appalachian Studies Conference, March 2007, in Maryville, Tennessee. Presentation title: "Archiving Activism: The Council of the Southern Mountains Papers, 1970-1989."
Archives Student Assistant
January 2000 - May 2004
McCain Library and Archives, University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS
Processed collections and created finding aids. Assisted in public requests for documents from the archives. Aided in public presentations and displays for the archives.
Gandy (Edythe Evelyn) Papers
Hardy (William H. and Hattie L.) Papers
Hardy (William H. and Sallie J.) Papers
Assistant Librarian
August 2000 - May 2003
Jesse L. Howell, Jr., Library, Jackson Preparatory School, Jackson, MS
Responsible for cataloging incoming materials, assisting and teaching students how to conduct advanced research skills. Maintains efficient working order at the circulation desk and a research atmosphere in the library. Communicates well with faculty and administration about library holdings and activities.
Library Assistant
January 2000 - May 2000
J.D. Williams Library, University of Mississippi, Oxford, MS
Assisted in re-shelving books, working at the circulation desk, and maintaining an efficient work atmosphere.
Museum Assistant
May 1998 - August 1998
University of Mississippi Museums, Oxford, MS
Organized museum's private library. Labeled artifacts for accession. Assisted in clerical duties for the museum's secretary and director. Assisted in giving tours of the museum.
Commissioned Photographer
August 1997 - January 1998
Candid Campus, Oxford, MS
Photographed groups and couples at university fraternity and sorority parties on commission. Performed some clerical and managerial duties.
Academic Dean Assistant
August 1996 - May 1997
Holmes Community College, Goodman, MS
Filed and maintained academic reports on students. Sorted mail for faculty. Organized records and data on students. Retrieved requested information on students for Academic Dean.
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