Rachel "Ivy" ClarkeResume
SKILLS & PROFICIENCIES
AACR2r · DACS · MARC21 · EAD · DDC 22 · LCSH · CCO
Microsoft Office (including Excel, Outlook, Word and Publisher) · Adobe Acrobat, Illustrator, PageMaker, and Photoshop · LotusNotes · CorelDraw · OCLC Connexion and WebDewey · Library of Congress Classification Web and Authorities · Gateway Library Management System · DB TextWorks · WordPress · Drupal · basic HTML/XHTML and CSS · basic XML
standard office fax and copier · 6-line switchboard · Universal Laser Systems ULS-25e, X-50 and V-400 engraving systems · standard sewing machines, sergers and knitting machines
EXPERIENCE
Teaching Assistant
University of Washington, iSchool, Seattle, Washington
September 2010-present
• Assist professors in all course activities, including course design, preparation and instruction
• Consult with students regarding coursework and assignments
• Grade assignments and offer constructive feedback
• Substitute lecturer (past topics include metadata, data modeling, and resource evaluation)
• Courses include LIS 520 (Information Resources, Services and Collections) and LIS/IMT 530 (Organization of Information Resources)
Catalog Coordinator
Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, Los Angeles, CA
September 2005 - June 2010
• Perform original and copy cataloging of materials in all formats, including books, audiovisuals, serials, electronic resources, archival and special collections materials
• Maintain local authority records and controlled vocabulary; correct errors in bibliographic database
• Manage ILS and lead research for and implementation of new library management software
• Train, supervise and advise cataloging staff and projects across four library branches
• Provide reference services, bibliographic instruction and information literacy instruction to all library patrons including students, faculty and staff
• Collaborate with staff and faculty to contribute to and create library standards, policies and procedural documentation
• Participate in events in support of the school and library, including tours, presentations, lectures, reference support, teams, newsletters, etc.
Keyworder
Veer, Inc., Calgary, Alberta, Canada
March 2008-March 2010
• Apply appropriate keywords from Veer’s controlled vocabulary to photographs, illustrations, typefaces, and motion clips
• Suggest new keywords and keyword variants as needed
• Write and edit captions for images
Unit Leader
Girl Scout Council of Greater Long Beach, Long Beach, CA
2005
• Direct and teach entertaining and educational program activities at summer day camp.
• Direct supervision of girls ages 5-17.
Graphic Artist
Los Altos Trophy, Cypress, CA
2001-2005
• Design, layout and engrave glass, crystal, plastic and metal awards, plaques and signage.
• Confer with clients and sales representatives regarding artwork, award design, logo usage, etc.
• Supervise art department work, maintain workflow, and delegate interdepartmental orders.
Bookseller/Café Manager
Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Cerritos, CA
1996-2001
• Cross-train in all departments, including cashiering, books, music, children’s, receiving and returns
• Schedule and supervise café employees, order product, calculate budget and waste and prepare reports
Teaching Assistant
Los Angeles Unified School District, Carson, CA
1999-2000
• Assist teachers in primary grade classrooms.
• Lead all levels of reading groups.
• Tutor students requiring additional experience in reading, writing and math.
• Supervise playground activities.
Program Director
San Gorgonio Girl Scout Council, Redlands, CA
1998-2000
• Organize, implement and instruct program activities at summer resident camp, including archery, arts & crafts, dance and nature activites.
• Run camp in absence of directors.
EDUCATION
Ph.D. in Information Science
University of Washington, Seattle (in progress)
Master of Library and Information Science
San Jose State University, 2008
Bachelor of Arts: English
California State University, Long Beach, 2000
Associate of Arts: English
Long Beach City College, 1998
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & CONTINUING EDUCATION
What Librarians Need to Know About Managing Projects, November 2009.
Subject Cataloging for Art Librarians. UCLA Friday Forum, November 2007.
Book Blitz III. The MARC of Quality, October 2007.
Book Blitz II. The MARC of Quality, October 2007.
Caring for Scrapbooks. Solinet, August 2007.
Subject Access for Visual Images. UCLA Friday Forum, March 2007.
Flat Paper Care and Repair. UCLA Friday Forum, November 2006.
Care and Handling of Rare Books. UCLA Friday Forum, June 2006.
CERTIFICATIONS, SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS
Top Incoming Student Award
University of Washington, 2010
Ken Haycock Award for Exceptional Professional Promise
San Jose State University School of Library and Information Science, 2008
Karen Sternheim Memorial Scholarship
Special Libraries Association, Southern California Chapter, 2007
Margaret McKinley Memorial Scholarship (runner-up)
American Society for Information Science & Technology, 2006
California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST), 2000
Alice C. Wright Creative Writing Scholarship
Long Beach City College, 1997 and 1999
Gold Award
Girl Scouts U.S.A, 1996
PROFESSIONAL PUBLICATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
RUSA RSS Catalog Use Committee Discussion Forum, "Lightning Rounds." American Library Association National Conference, Washington D.C., 2010.
"Cataloging and Classification for Art and Design School Libraries: Challenges and Considerations." In Glassman, Paul and Gluibizzi, Amanda (eds.) Handbook of Art and Design Librarianship for Higher Education, London: Facet (June 2010).
"Avant-Garde Cataloging: Pushing the Boundaries of Traditional Cataloging to Better Serve Arts Library Patrons." ALA Midwinter 2010, ACRL Arts Section Virtual Discussion Forum.
"Preserving the Ann Getty Fashion Collection." Invited guest post for the FIDM Museum blog, October 21, 2009.
“Preservation of Mixed-Format Archival Collections: A Case Study of the Ann Getty Fashion Collection at the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising.” The American Archivist vol. 72, no. 1, p. 185-196 (May 2009).
“Radical Conformity: Fashion Trends at Burning Man.” Popular Culture Association National Conference, San Francisco, CA, 2008.
“LISSTEN Library Tours: University of California, Riverside.” The Call Number vol. XIV, no. 2. April 2007.
“Slow Starvation.” Alimentum vol. 3, Fall 2006.
“Blackeye.” Let Go of My Ear, I Know What I’m Doing, Vol. 2. Sulisa Publishing, 2001.
“Aftershocks.” Expect Aftershocks. Epicenter Press, 1999.
“Strange Place.” Double Down #1. Epicenter Press, 1999.
Long Beach Union. California State University, Long Beach. 1999. Copy editor.
Music From a Farther Room, vol. 1-2. Long Beach City College. 1998-1999. Layout editor.
Acacia. Long Beach Polytechnic High School. 1996.
ART & DESIGN EXHIBITIONS, PRESENTATIONS & PROJECTS
Hall Health Primary Care Center student works (group). University of Washington, Seattle, WA, academic year 2011-12.
Images: The Best of Today's Traditional and Contemporary Quilts (group). Lowell Quilt Festival, Lowell, MA, August 12-14, 2010.
New From Old (group; contest). Alliance for American Quilts, Columbus, OH; Knoxville, TN; and online; 2010. Honorable Mention winner.
Ruth's Tee [pattern]. Interweave Knits, Summer 2010.
Denver National Quilt Festival V (group). Denver Merchandise Mart, Denver, CO, April 29 - May 2, 2010.
The Visual Display of Quilted Information (solo). Brewery Artwalk, Los Angeles, CA, April 2010.
More Than Fiber (group). GoggleWorks Center for the Arts, Reading, PA, March 4 - April 18, 2010. Juried by Warren Selig.
You Are Here: Explorations in Textile Art Inspired by Architectural Details at the Brewery Arts Complex (solo). Brewery Artwalk, Los Angeles, CA, October 2009.
Queensway Bay [pattern]. Knitting in the Sun. Wiley, May 2009.
Sherblet [pattern]. MetaPostModernKnitting, Spring/Summer 2008.
MetaPostModern Legwarmers [pattern]. MetaPostModernKnitting, Spring/Summer 2008.
Fur Coat Workshop 2.0 (class). Hermosa Beach, CA, 2008.
Fashioning Community (installation). Burning Man, Black Rock City, NV, 2006.
Burning Bellies (group performance). Burning Man, Black Rock City, NV, 2002-2006.
Fur Coat Workshop (class). San Francisco, CA, 2005.
Dreams of Broadway. Dir. Alex Amador. Stearns Park Musical Theatre Group. Long Beach, CA, 2003. Costume designer.
Costumes designed and created under independent contract have appeared in or at the following shows and events:
Long Beach Ballet Arts Center: Nutcracker, Hansel & Gretel · Long Beach City College Dance Concert: Le Danse Orientale · Social Daunce Irregulars: Victorian Grand Ball · ComicCon · Society for Creative Anachronism: Pennsic, Estrella War · Southern California Renaissance Pleasure Faire · Anon Salon: Sea of Dreams · The Mutaytor · Burning Man · Los Angeles Art Deco Festival · Sunday Shimmy Showcase
and many other individual appearances
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIPS & ACTIVITIES
American Library Association
--Association for Library Collections and Technical Services
--Library and Information Technology Association
Art Libraries Society of North America
Costume Society of America
Special Libraries Association
--Southern California Chapter
Girl Scouts U.S.A.
REFERENCES
References available upon request.
