Below you will find a list of the jobs I have held since I started working in 1976. To see my scholarly output, please click here. To see my professional service record, click here. To see my list of current memberships in professional organizations, please click here.

2011-present: Associate Librarian and Archivist, Special Collections, The University of Arizona Libraries.

I am the curator for the performing arts and architecture collections. In this capacity, I work with donors to appraise and acquire new collections, I physically process collections and manage other related activities, such as the creation of collections guides and maintenance of our performing arts-related online exhibits. I also respond to customer queries in these areas. In addition, I conduct classroom instruction on the use of primary resources. Since January 2020, I have coordinated the departments’ virtual reference service and permissions and copyright processes. From 2012 to 2018, I managed the department’s exhibits and events programs.

2000-2011: Associate Librarian for the Performing Arts

In addition to serving as the Library faculty liaison to the departments of Music, Dance, Theater Arts and Media Arts, my work activities included collection development and management, reference service and instruction in all areas of the performing arts. I also managed the National Flute Association Library from my home base in the Fine Arts Library and worked with colleagues to coordinate database training and a lecture series for the campus community.

1992-2000: Assistant to the Dean for Staff Development, Recruitment and Diversity

I reported directly to Dean of the Library and coordinated staff development and diversity programming and training for the Library, while serving as a member of the Library’s administrative group and Library Cabinet. I also managed the library’s training and professional development budget, allocating financial resources to the staff for a variety of activities. I worked with several committees, such as the Affirmative Action Committee, the Diversity Council, and the Staff Development Advisory Board. I coordinated the Library’s recruitment efforts, and ensured that our recruitment pools were diverse whenever possible. I also worked with other HR staff to provide training on team development, effective meetings, and new staff orientation. I also supervised staff in the HR department. I was promoted to Associate Librarian with continuing status in 1998.

1987-1992: Undergraduate Services Librarian, The University of Michigan Libraries.

I worked in the Undergraduate Library, providing reference service and instruction for the undergraduate community. Areas of instruction included English, Psychology and Political Science. I also participated in building the library’s book collections, focusing my efforts on adding diverse titles in Chicano Studies and LGBTQ Studies to our literature collections. I also coordinated the reference assistants program. Duties included student supervision, coordination of the student’s desk schedules and provision of training to new students working on the reference desk. I also served on the Library’s Diversity Committee and participated in diversity-related program planning and training. I was a also a member of the Residency Program, and founding member of the Gay and Lesbian Library Staff organization. I received a promotion to Associate Librarian in 1991.

1987: Public Services Librarian, The Nogales/Santa Cruz County Public Library.

My primary focus while in this position was children’s programming. I conducted story hour sessions, visited schools, gave tours, and purchased materials for the collection. I also collaborated with members of the local community to coordinate programming for the annual Very Special Arts Festival, and I coordinated the Library’s Annual Booksale. I also wrote an LSTA grant for a public programming series, which was funded. I also did a number of media appearances on local television where I discussed the Library’s programming and related activities.

1976-1986: Retail Clerk, Fry’s Food Stores.

I worked part-time as a carry out clerk, then as a stocker and cashier while in high school and college,. I also served as a union steward for several years. Working with the public was great experience, and I was able to develop strong customer service skills in this position, which served me well in my later work as a librarian.