Michael Steeleworthy, MLIS
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
PROFILE
I am a professional librarian with experience in systems, technical communications training, and government documents and research. I am looking for employment where I can broaden my knowledge of information technology and digital humanities computing through digitization and coding initiatives, outreach, and policy formulation.
EDUCATION
Master of Library and Information Studies
• Specialized in information literacy, systems, and reference services
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Webmaster
Edwards Magazine (http://edwardsmagazine.com)
Edwards Magazine Bookclub (http://edwardsmagazinebookclub.com)
September 2009 – Present
• Maintain the website for an online Canadian magazine
• Transferred site data from a static to dynamic design by installing WordPress as a CMS
• Familiar with LAMP environments, basic PHP coding, MySQL data structures, and CSS text design
e-Learning Consultant
Smartfirm Interactive Learning, Halifax, Nova Scotia
Contract, May 2008 – Present
• Collaborate on and grade online communications courses offered to mid-career engineers and technology professionals
• Enhance the students’ ability to promote technology and software in business environments through modules such as writing technical documents and developing PowerPoint presentations.
• Use Moodle LMS to facilitate student communications and course design
Graduate Library Intern, Information Literacy
Patrick Power Library, Saint Mary’s University, Halifax, Nova Scotia
Term, Sept 2008 – April 2010
• Provided online and in-person reference assistance to patrons.
• Used Web 2.0 technologies to create video podcasts that promote library services
• Developed learning tools that promote data access and manipulation in E-STAT and CANSIM
• Developed a citations guide for legislative and court documents
Teaching Assistant (2 Sections), ENGL 1020.3
Department of English, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS
Term, Sept 2007 – April 2008
• Graded coursework in a writing-intensive class for students from various disciplines
OTHER EXPERIENCE
Owner and Writer
The Zeds (http://thezeds.com)
Sept 2008 – Present
• Maintain a personal blog focused on information policy and ethics
• Currently projecting Statistics Canada socio-economic data onto maps of Halifax
Board Member, Canadian Library Association Student Chapter
School of Information Management, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia
Term, Sept 2008 – April 2010
• Co-Chair, 2009/10; First-year student representative, 2008/09
• Chaired and organized the annual Professional Partnering Programme networking event
• Met regularly to develop links between the School, the CLA, and local librarians
• Reorganized administrative structure to create an effective executive transition process
Treasurer, Halifax Library Association
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Term, June 2009 – May 2011
Halifax Library Association Halifax, Nova Scotia
• Maintain the financial accounts for an association of local librarians.
• Helped organize new social events for the association to increase membership
Writer and Contributor
Re:Generations (http://clatoolbox.ca/regen/)
Oct 2008 – January 2010
• Contribute to a CLA-sponsored blog for new professionals in librarianship
AFFILIATIONS
• Member, Canadian Library Association, Sept. 2008 – Present
• Member, Atlantic Provinces Library Association, Sept. 2008 – Present
• Member, Halifax Library Association, May 2009 – Present
• Member, American Library Association, April 2010 – Present
SKILLS SUMMARY
Specialized Software:
• Adobe Captivate
• GIMP Image Editing
• Audacity Audio Editing
• WordPress CMS
• Blackboard LMS
• Moodle LMS
• LibGuides CMS
• Beyond 20/20
• SPSS (familiarity)
Languages and Standards:
• PHP
• CSS
• XML and KML
• MARC21 and AACR2