Cheryl Aine Morrison

2105 186th place SE / Bothell, WA 98012 (425) 241-3886 erhodin@gmail.com

Education:
Master of Library and Information Science
University of Washington: Seattle, WA (June, 2012) MLIS portfolio: http://cherylainemorrison.weebly.com Dutch Designs Exploration Seminar: Netherlands (Sep. 2010) Culture, Business, and Information Management in Central Europe Exploration Seminar: Germany (Sep. 2009)

Bachelor of Arts, Drama; Bachelor of Arts, French

University of Washington: Seattle, WA (December, 2000) Foreign Exchange Program: UW study abroad, Universit Paul Valry (August 1998 - June 1999)

Languages studied: French, German, Czech

Presentations:
Librarianship Lightning Talks: Passions to Practice (Apr. 2012)

The Passion of Rare Book Cataloging lightning talk presented to ALA president Molly
Raphael and members of sALA during her visit to the University of Washington iSchool.

Professional Experience:
Library Specialist I, Acquisitions and Rapid Cataloging Services University of Washington Libraries: Seattle, WA (July 2008 - present)

Acquisitions: Responsible for processing automated book orders using varied vendor databases. Perform complex bibliographic searching for duplicate detection. Search and verify monographic orders for print, media, and electronic material in the local integrated library system, foreign and domestic vendor databases, and publishers websites. Place orders through vendor or library online acquisitions systems. Follow up with claims on delinquent orders. Document any changes in licensing for streaming media from vendors. Process payments and credits for library accounting. Facilitate new vendors in signing up with the University of Washington payment system. Assist in creating and documenting new workflows to accommodate the change to the Ex Libris Alma Integrated Library System.

Receiving: Perform basic copy cataloging for material in a variety of formats and languages. Perform complex bibliographic searching in OCLC and evaluate records needed for copy cataloging. Overlay bibliographic records from OCLC as needed. Perform cataloging quality control as needed on orders, gifts, and other acquired materials in a variety of formats using MS Excel and Access. Track statistics for copy cataloging and quality control queries. Assist in receiving invoices for payment for Special Collections orders. Assist with student training and supervision. Implement new cataloging improvement workflows for domestic and foreign orders. Assist in creating and documenting new workflows to accommodate the change to the Ex Libris Alma ILS. Attend regularly scheduled department meetings.

Library Technician III, Health Sciences Library University of Washington Libraries: Seattle, WA 98012 (May 2001-July 2008)
Reserves:

Processed course reserves for an average of 125 courses a quarter including electronic and physical reserves using Docutek ERes, Adobe Acrobat, and Acrobat Capture to catalog, restore, and archive course readings and handouts. Communicated with faculty, staff and students on a daily basis, and used Excel for statistical reports. Made recommendations of how to provide classroom support including information on Coursepaks and Copyright compliance. Participated in regularly scheduled department meetings.

Information Desk: Provided in-depth information to library users in person and on the phone using online journals and multiple medical databases, including PUBMED, Web of Science, CINAHL, and Lexis-Nexis. Updated patron records, checked out items to patrons and placed holds on items using Innovative Millennium.

Interlibrary loan: Assisted in Document Services in pulling items for photocopying, photocopying, transmitting documents using Ariel and Prospero, and sending documents via mail.

Serials: Gathered and prepared materials for preservation and binding, including updating catalog records, submitting invoices and shipping requests, and packing materials. Received bound materials including unpacking, verifying records and invoices, marking and barcoding, creating item records, and updating check-in records.

Committees: Worked on the Library Staff Association committee helping with various fundraisers and activities including chairing the Ice Cream Social committee for 6 years.

Student Assistant, Physics Astronomy Library University of Washington Libraries: Seattle, WA 98012 (February 2000 - May 2001)

Responsible for opening and closing the library during the week and on Sundays. Provided Reference Services. Created and updated records for new patrons. Responded to inquiries regarding library policy in person and by phone. Handled interlibrary loan requests. Offered assistance to patrons in the use of the library databases and equipment. Assisted in selecting, pulling, and preparing materials for storage. Processed new material. Prepared serials for binding. Maintained serial and book collection in call number order.

Professional Development: Conferences attended

ALA Annual American Library Association: ALA 2013 McCormick Place Chicago, Il (June 2013) ALA Midwinter American Library Association: ALA 2013 Washington State Convention and Trade Center, Seattle, WA (Jan. 2013) ALA Annual American Library Association: ALA 2012 Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, CA (June 2012) ALA Annual American Library Association: ALA 2011 Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, LA (June 2011) Insights, Imagination & Info Pros: Adding Value Internet Librarian: Information Today, Inc. 2010 Monterey Conference Center, Monterey, CA (Oct. 2010) Push for the Summit Washington Libraries Association: WLA 2006 Bellingham Lakeway Inn & Conference Center, Bellingham, WA (Oct. 2006)

Catch the Wave to Your Future Washington Libraries Association: WLA 2004 Shilo Inn, Ocean Shores, WA (Oct. 2004)

Professional Development: Workshops/Training

RDA bibliographic description training, (October 2013 - present)
Presentations and exercises given by Adam Schiff, principle cataloger for the University of Washington Libraries to train catalogers and acquisitions staff of the University of Washington in the new RDA standard.

Information and Contemplation (Winter Quarter 2013, Fall Quarter 2006)

A quarter long course taught by a professor at the iSchool on exploring techniques and contemplative practices to reduce information overload in the job and in personal life. A particular focus was decreasing stress related to email.

RDA webinars (May-Sept. 2012)

Webinars and presentations created by Library of Congress and the ALA Association for Library Collections & Technical Services, and hosted by Adam Schiff principle cataloger for the University of Washington Libraries focusing on FRBR the new RDA standard: FRBR: Things you should know, but were afraid to ask FRBR as a Foundation for RDA RDA: Looking to the Future RDA Changes from AACR2 for Texts RDA Ask-the-Experts Webinar Changes from AACR2 to RDA: 1) Description, 2) Access RDA and 3D Objects and Kits Rare Materials and RDA RDA for the Non-Cataloger: Whats In It For You?

MARC check-in training (Mar. 2011)

Two sessions on the creation and maintenance of MARC check-in records to support the decision to switch most check-in records to the MARC format. This covered serials as well as monographic sets and monographs with accompanying material.

Support Professionals' Spring Retreat (May 2006)

A retreat offering classes on professional development, communication skills, and techniques for balancing professional and personal life.

OHSU-UBC-UW-WSU Information Exchange (June 2006) UBC Woodward Biomedical Library, Vancouver, Canada
A daylong visit with colleagues from several universities discussing topics such as public service, ebooks, and technologies as well as a tour of the automatic storage retrieval system.

Binding and Preservation workshop (Mar. 2005)

A seminar focused on different binding techniques and best practices in regards to preservation and replacement for specific formats. Included hands on training.

Introduction to Web-based Searching: using PubMed, the NLM Gateway and ClinicalTrials.gov (July 2001)
A training workshop that explored in depth search strategies using PubMed to help us in reference searches.

Digital Imaging Training Institute (Jul-Aug 2001) St. Martins University, Lacey, WA
A workshop introducing Dublin Core metadata standards and their application for digital imaging.

Service: Committees and Groups

University of Washington Libraries
Library Staff Association (2001-2008) Ice Cream Social Committee (2001-2008) Chairman from (2002-2007) Staff Development Advisory Committee (2006-2007)

Health Sciences Library

Screening committee for hiring Technician III (2007)

iSchool

MLIS Admissions committee (2011)

Professional Memberships:
American Library Association (2008-present)
Intellectual Freedom Round Table (2008-2012)

Association of College and Research Libraries (2008-present)

Rare Books and Manuscripts (2008-present) University Libraries (2008-present)

Association for Library Collections and Technical Services (2008-present)

Acquisitions (2008-present) Cataloging and Metadata Management Section (2008-present) Collection Management Section (2008-present) Continuing Resources (2008-present) Preservation and Reformatting (2008-present) Western Studies (2008-2012)

Salary Requirements:
$45,000 - $50,000 negotiable based on total compensation, including benefits.