Claire DMura 5210 Russell Ave #404 Seattle, WA 98107 claire.dmura@gmail.

com 206-550-4827 EDUCATION

Masters of Library and Information Science, June 2012 University of Washington, Seattle, WA Bachelor of Arts, Journalism and Mass Communications, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM, May 2006.
ONLINE PORTFOLIO

http://clairedmura.weebly.com
RELATED EXPERIENCE

Student Specialist, Searcher, February 2010-December 2010, May 2011-Present University of Washington LibrariesInterlibrary Loan, Seattle, WA

Process incoming interlibrary loan requests using Illiad software and Millennium ILS Conduct searches to locate materials using databases such as EBSCO, ProQuest, LexisNexis and others Identify requested materials in print and online formats; troubleshoot errors with incoming materials and requests Work independently and accurately, with high attention to detail

Directed Fieldwork Student, 03/26/12 to 06/01/12 Seattle UniversityLemieux Library, Seattle, WA

Taught and assisted classes on the use of reference tools and online resources for an academic population Created and refined research guides for Irish literature, Latina Literature, Poetry and psychology using LibGuides Provided reference services, conducted research consultations and served as on-call librarian Researched library peer mentoring models to assist in planning of staff development initiatives

Research Intern, September 2011-December 2011 National Public RadioBroadcast Library/Consumer Products Department, Washington, DC Conducted deep searches within the NPR archives to locate appropriate stories for use on the NPR American Chronicles: Civil Rights and Women's Equality compilations. Researched and evaluated stories in the archive from 25 years ago for use on NPR's Playback podcast Prepared background research on subjects of compilations and podcasts to create timelines and other research-guiding tools Created, researched and wrote a blog series highlighting gems from NPRs past Prepared audio files for production Fact-checked liner notes

Reference Volunteer, January 2011-September 2011 Internet Public Library, Online

Answer reference questions submitted by patrons of the ipl2 using online sources Conduct in-depth online searches Assess online sources for credibility, authority and accuracy Claire DMura, page 1

Directed Fieldwork Student, March 2011-June 2011 National Park Service Pacific West Region Library, Seattle, WA

Developed a digest of current scholarly literature for NPS patrons Answered reference questions received via the Ask-an-NPS-Librarian QuestionPoint Assisted with remote cataloging of resources received at satellite NPS libraries Created a guide to NPS resources, plus freely available web resources to supplement the NPS collection and resources

Research Intern, July 2010-May 2011 Puget Sound Business Journal, Seattle, WA

Assist Research Director with primary research for annual Book of Lists Maintained Filemaker Pro database, adding and updating records and contacts Independently researched and compiled lists using government data and public documents OTHER EXPERIENCE

Library Volunteer, February 2008-September 2012 Seattle Public LibraryBallard Branch, Seattle, WA

Mend and maintain damaged library goods Organize and package donations for Friends of the Seattle Public Library

Barista, August 2006 March 2010 Starbucks, Las Cruces, NM and Seattle, WA

Provided outstanding customer service in a fast-paced, high-volume environment Maintained store cleanliness and standards Solved problems and resolved complaints in a timely manner LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE/ASSOCIATIONS

Online Student Representative, January 2010-January 2011 Special Library Association-University of Washington Chapter, Seattle, WA

Act as a liaison between online students and the SLA-UW Coordinate write-ups, audio or video of SLA events to be accessed by online students Assist in planning of SLA student night Plan and attend library crawls to various special libraries in the Puget Sound on a quarterly basis

MLIS Ambassador, January 2010-June 2012, University of Washington, Seattle, WA

Email and assist iSchool applicants and newly admitted students Host applicants and newly admitted students on campus Assist with iSchool hosted events and panels

iPeer, January 2010-June 2012, University of Washington, Seattle, WA

Serve as a mentor to incoming students by providing advice, technical assistance and moral support.

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