| Puyallup, WA | mmjustus@nwlink.com |
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| 6/2010 | Museum studies certificate | |||
| University of Washington | Seattle, WA | |||
| 12/1991 | M.L.S. Library science | |||
| Indiana University | Bloomington, IN | |||
| Emphasis in reference and collection development | ||||
| 12/1990 | B.G.S. British and American literature and history | |||
| Ohio University | Athens, OH | |||
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Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Quickbooks.
Proficient in historical research and use of databases.
Experienced with PastPerfect and many library cataloging and database systems.
Strong writing skills and familiar with the grant writing process.
Designed and created my own website; familiar with and competent using social media.
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| 9/2011- | Exhibit designer | |||
| present | Lakewood Historical Society | Lakewood, WA | ||
| Designed, researched, wrote, and created "The City of Lakewood: The long road to incorporation." museum exhibit, to open in March, 2012. | ||||
| 4/2011- | Curator | |||
| present | Fife Historical Society | Fife, WA | ||
| Curated, cataloged, and preserved the Society's textile collection, from fancy dress clothing to antique fabrics, using PastPerfect and standard archival storage practices. | ||||
| 11/2010- | Curator | |||
| present | Tacoma Historical Society | Tacoma, WA | ||
| Curated, cataloged, and preserved the Society's photograph and document collections using PastPerfect, including digitization of the collections. The photograph collection consists of glass plate negatives, antique postcards, film negatives, and several kinds of photographic prints, and providing organized access to the staff and public. | ||||
| 10/2010- | Exhibit designer | |||
| 3/2011 | Lakewood Historical Society | Lakewood, WA | ||
| Designed, researched, wrote, and created "Clover Park School District: How a school district helped create a community" museum exhibit, which opened in March, 2011. | ||||
| 2/2009- | Docent | |||
| present | Job Carr Cabin Museum | Tacoma, WA | ||
| Designed, researched, wrote, and created 10th anniversary exhibit. Staffed museum during open hours, often as the only person in the building, responsible for opening and closing. Conducted tours of museum for visitors of all ages and demonstrated various artifacts. Assisted with school programs, in charge of thirty children at a time for activities. Demonstrated hand quilting during living history days. Designed and created antique reproduction quilt for education collection, designed and sewed room divider curtains for main exhibit room. | ||||
| 3/2010- | Curatorial assistant | |||
| 8/2010 | Meeker Mansion | Puyallup, WA | ||
| Cataloged collection of 148 antique hats for local history museum, accessioning, photographing, labeling, and evaluating each and preparing it for storage. Entered artifacts into PastPerfect database. Assisted with creation of museum exhibits. | ||||
| 2/2010 | Curatorial assistant | |||
| Nordic Heritage Museum | Seattle, WA | |||
| Assisted with inventory of permanent exhibits, noting condition of artifacts and items without accession numbers, and keeping records for the curatorial staff. | ||||
| 3/2008- | Cataloger/clerical assistant | |||
| 8/2009 | Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge | Olympia, WA | ||
| Cataloged refuge library of over 2000 items, both hardbound and digital, using ProCite documentation program, assigning subject headings and increasing accessibility to the collection. Wrote instructions for maintenance of and additions to catalog. Answered phones and directed in-person visitors in the refuge office. | ||||
| 10/2001- | Reference librarian | |||
| 5/2007 | Pierce County Library | Tacoma, WA | ||
| On-call reference librarian at multiple branches using a wide variety of print and online sources. | ||||
| 8/1993- | Reference librarian | |||
| 7/1999 | Tacoma Public Library | Tacoma, WA | ||
| Began as sole reference librarian at a branch which often out-circulated the large urban main library. Responsible for a large percentage of adult book selection and weeding for the branch. Selected videos. Handled donations. Responsible for maintenance of the reference section of the library’s website. | ||||
| 4/1993- | Reference librarian/administrative assistant | |||
| 8/1993 | Lincoln County District Library | Libby, MT | ||
| First and sole reference librarian in a remote rural county library. Managed two branch libraries, responsible for reference collection development and service. Liaison with Flathead Community College. | ||||
| 1/1992- | Reference librarian/branch manager | |||
| 4/1993 | Nelsonville Public Library | Nelsonville, OH | ||
| Managed four small rural branch libraries, providing reference service there and at the main library. Administered a grant by originating library services at the county jail. Conducted training programs for staff at multiple locations. | ||||
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Current Member, Washington Museum Association
Current Member, Women Writing the West
Current Member, Heritage League of Pierce County