Louisa H. McMurray
SEEKING: development of a library career, in the public or academic sector.
EDUCATION:
PRATT INSTITUTE, New York, NY
Master of Science, Library & Information Science (2011)
STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY,Stony Brook, NY
Bachelor of Arts, Anthropology / Minor in Medieval Studies (2006)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
FREELANCE, Brooklyn, NY
Editor/Proofreader and Bibliographer (2018-Present)
WORLD EDUCATION SERVICES, New York, NY
Credential Evaluator (2014-2017)
COLLEGE OF NEW ROCHELLE, Brooklyn, NY
Adjunct Instructor, Brooklyn Campus (2014)
Adjunct Reference Librarian, Brooklyn Campus Library (2011-2014)
PRATT INSTITUTE, New York, NY
Graduate Assistant, Pratt Manhattan Campus Library (2009-2011)
NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDEN, Bronx, NY
Plant Records Intern (2001)
NYC DEPARTMENT OF PARKS & RECREATION, New York, NY
AmeriCorps Member (1998-2000)
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE:
BROOKLYN PUBLIC LIBRARY, Brooklyn, NY
Adult Literacy Tutor, Flatbush Learning Center (2019-Present)
LESBIAN & GAY BIG APPLE CORPS, New York, NY
Social Media Coordinator (2019-Present)
PUBLICATIONS:
SERVICE & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
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SEEKING: development of a library career, in the public or academic sector.
EDUCATION:
PRATT INSTITUTE, New York, NY
Master of Science, Library & Information Science (2011)
- Graduated with Outstanding Merit
- Marvin Scilken Merit Award in Public Librarianship
STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY,Stony Brook, NY
Bachelor of Arts, Anthropology / Minor in Medieval Studies (2006)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
FREELANCE, Brooklyn, NY
Editor/Proofreader and Bibliographer (2018-Present)
- Proofread manuscript, compiled bibliography, and edited endnotes for book: Kaplan, M. Hitler’s Jewish Refugees: Hope and Anxiety in Portugal (2020)
- Proofread article: Kaplan, M. Did Gender Matter during the Holocaust? Jewish Social Studies (Winter 2019)
WORLD EDUCATION SERVICES, New York, NY
Credential Evaluator (2014-2017)
- Accurately reviewed and assessed foreign documents
- Selected appropriate credentials, institutions, grading scales, and major areas of study in order to develop high quality evaluations
- Entered course information and grades from transcripts as appropriate
- Developed intimate knowledge of assigned educational systems in a variety of countries
COLLEGE OF NEW ROCHELLE, Brooklyn, NY
Adjunct Instructor, Brooklyn Campus (2014)
- Taught two sections of a freshman-level class, totaling 29 students
- Instructed students in writing research papers and essays and in information literacy, including a final portfolio project on two subjects (literature and social sciences)
- Provided feedback to Curriculum Committee during first semester of implementation
- Utilized ANGEL as online course management system to share content
- Combined traditional lecture with laboratory activities to guide students
- Tutored students one-on-one as needed
Adjunct Reference Librarian, Brooklyn Campus Library (2011-2014)
- Staffed circulation/reference desk, using Millennium ILS
- Assisted students with reference questions and technical support
- Conducted instructional sessions in basic information literacy, print and digital resources, and RefWorks/Write-N-Cite, both one-on-one and in class visits
- Composed instructional tools, including walkthroughs and LibGuides
- Fielded virtual reference questions via email and QuestionPoint
- Assisted in title selection and maintenance of collection
- Supervised two staff assistants (1 FT, 1 PT)
PRATT INSTITUTE, New York, NY
Graduate Assistant, Pratt Manhattan Campus Library (2009-2011)
- Staffed circulation/reference desk, using Millennium ILS
- Assisted students with reference questions and routine technical support
- Processed incoming monographs and serials
- Created informational and instructional displays
- Instructed students in use of WilsonWeb; Gale Academic OneFile; JSTOR; etc.
NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDEN, Bronx, NY
Plant Records Intern (2001)
- Daily updated the database (BG-BASE) of institutional plant collection
- Researched labels, collection tags, and taxonomy of plants for displays
NYC DEPARTMENT OF PARKS & RECREATION, New York, NY
AmeriCorps Member (1998-2000)
- Educational Assistant to Urban Park Rangers in school and public programs
- Prepared tours, program listing descriptions, and educational brochures
- Catalogued Brooklyn Urban Park Rangers’ library
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE:
BROOKLYN PUBLIC LIBRARY, Brooklyn, NY
Adult Literacy Tutor, Flatbush Learning Center (2019-Present)
- Facilitating a small group of adults learning to read and write prior to taking High School Equivalency exam course, meeting two hours twice a week
- Planning lessons and selecting appropriate reading materials
- Integrating use of computers into lessons to prepare students for taking online exam
- Coached K-8 students one-on-one and in small groups with assignments in all subjects
- Guided in development of student projects
- Proctored and graded practice NYS standardized tests
- Assisted parents with accessing resources for home use
LESBIAN & GAY BIG APPLE CORPS, New York, NY
Social Media Coordinator (2019-Present)
- Serving LGBTQ community band of 100+ members
- Managing organizational Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter accounts
- Managed organizational Facebook account
- Served on executive and membership committees
- Compiled and edited weekly newsletter and semiannual concert program booklets
PUBLICATIONS:
- Author, Member Profile: Jill Conte, ANSS Currents Fall 2016
- Author, How to Learn GIS: Advice for Teaching Yourself Geographic Information Systems, ANSS Currents Fall 2014
SERVICE & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
- Member, ALA; ACRL; PLA; Rainbow Round Table
- Mental Health First Aid USA Certificate (Effective 2018-2021)
- New York State Public Librarian’s Professional Certificate (Effective 2016-2021)
- Co-Editor, ANSS Currents (ACRL Anthropology and Sociology Section Newsletter) 2014-2018
- Moderator, “Lessons Learned: Responding to Disaster in Academic Libraries and Archives” panel at NYC Archivists Round Table’s Archives Week 2013 Symposium, “Disaster Planning for Archives and their Communities,” October 7, 2013
SKILLS:
- Experienced researcher, editor and proofreader, with proven attention to detail
- Familiar with grantwriting research and procedures
- Computer literate (Macintosh and Windows platforms); Millennium; MS Office
- Web literate (including HTML; Blogger; WordPress)
- Familiar with social media and use for institutional promotion
- Intermediate skill in Spanish, German, and Latin
- Excellent spoken and written English
- Typing speed of 74 wpm at 99% accuracy
- Familiar with APA, MLA, and Chicago Manual of Style systems