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Jennifer J. Snyder
email: jennifersnyder [at] gmail [dot] com

Professional Experience

Archivist   
Carnegie Institution of Washington, Washington, DC
September 2003-Present
Preserve, organize, and make accessible the institution's historic records at its Washington, DC, headquarters. Rehouse current and historic records including records of the institution, personal papers of scientists and 30,000+ photographs and negatives. Organize materials into cohesive collections. Create database to include all materials from which finding aids can be produced. Answered reference questions via written, telephone, and personal contact

Project Assistant   
Archives Center, National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC
June 2001-August 2003
Created image database for 1500+ advertising images: scanned images and entered MARC data for each image into database for export to Web (project link: http://americanhistory.si.edu/archives/Ivory/index.asp). Processed and organized archival materials. Created finding aids for processed materials. Revised finding aids for processed collections. Assisted volunteers in completing duties. Assisted in leading training sessions for new interns and volunteers. Answered reference questions via written, telephone, and personal contact. Created and revised documents for office-wide use. Assisted with creation and installation of in-house displays.

Graduate Assistant   
National Trust for Historic Preservation Library, College Mark, MD
September 1999-May 2001
Answered patron inquiries via written, telephone, and personal contact. Assisted in preparation and culmination of library move. Served as Technical Editor for publication of Notes on Hampton Mansion. Coordinated all incoming book orders, including creation of form letters and invoices. Assisted in preparation for conference for the International Confederation of Architectural Museums/North America (ICAM/NA) in September 2000. Maintained and redesigned library web site. Supervised student assistants and served as contact point for other library employees. Assisted curator in exhibit installation for “Urban Cartoonist: A Roger K. Lewis Retrospective.” Performed weekly reference desk shifts in the Maryland Room, the service point for Special Collections. Ordered office and collection supplies from various archival and library suppliers.

Field Study Work - Film/Video/Audio   
Archives Center, National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC
September 2000-December 2000
Performed repair work on different film types and formats. Completed film evaluation forms for each film worked on. Prepared films for storage. Created finding aids for collections. Duplicated reel-to-reel audiotapes to audio cassettes for reference use. Participated in videotape training session. Duplicated videotape for reference use. Transferred film, video, and audio materials to appropriate storage areas.

Archives Technician   
Archives Center, National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC
June 1999-August 1999
Reorganized and rehoused antique greeting cards in the Norcross Collection. Revised finding aid to incorporate changes. Researched greeting cards, materials, publishers, and artists.

Student Assistant   
Special Collection, McIntyre Library, Eau Claire, WI
September 1999-May 1999
Multi-faceted research area incorporating Area Research Center, rare books, and University Archives. Completed processing and finding aids for several collections. Answered patron inquiries via written, phone, and personal contact. Assisted in preparation and installation of exhibit, “Mapping Our Place.”

Education

M.L.S. - Master of Library Science
University of Maryland, College Park, MD
May 2001
Coursework included:  Archival Principles, Practices, and Programs; Management of Electronic Records and Information; Advanced Archival Administration; Legal Issues in Managing Information; Information Access in Electronic Environments; Manuscript Collections; and Library and Archives Preservation

B.A. - English, Literature
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, Eau Claire, WI
May 1999
Women’s Studies Minor; Library Science additional concentration

Skills

  • Proficient at creating HTML documents through hard-coding or editing programs such as Mozilla Composer or FrontPage
  • Proficient with Windows based programs: WordPerfect, Microsoft Word, and PowerPoint
  • Proficient at using various photocopiers and fax machines
  • Working knowledge of a variety of audio-visual equipment including reel-to-reel audiotape machine, 3/4" VCR, VHS VCR, audiocassette player, CD player, DVD player, turntable
 

Honors, Awards, and Accomplishments

  • Society of American Archivists (SAA) member, 1999-Present
    • SAA Membership Committee: Intern, 2000-2001; District Representative, 2001-Present
    • Attended SAA annual meeting, 2001-2003
  • Association of Moving Image Archivists (AMIA) member, 2002
  • Student Archivists at Maryland (SAM) member, 1999-2001
    • SAM Treasurer, 2000-2001 school year
  • Volunteer at Girl Scout Day at the National Museum of American History, 1999-2003
  • Awarded Graduate Assistantship at the National Trust Library, August 1999
  • Helen S. Sampson Women’s Studies Award - Undergraduate Research, Spring 1998

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