Britta

Barrett

OBJECTIVE

308 Melrose Ave E. #104

EXPERIENCE

To bring my skills, experience and passion to impactful work with teen patrons and
the greater community through the services and programming offered by the
Seattle Public Library.

Apri l 2011-Present

Seattle, WA 98102

EMP Museum

206-535-3528

Curatorial Assistant

BrittaB@empmuseum.org

Provides a variety of administrative and research services in support of the

www.brittannicka.com

curatorial department, including:

Oral Histories

finding candidates, writing interview questions, correcting transcripts and

editing selections for exhibit films

Exhibitions

Writing and editing interpretive exhibit text

Education

Creating supplemental gallery guides for educator, youth and general

audiences

Programming

Designing, implementing and training volunteers to execute a variety of

programs including video game tournaments, Lego building, and science
fiction and fantasy themed events .

Curatorial Library

Supervision
Recruitment: Wrote museum library internship descriptions, interview
questions, recruited and screened candidates for qualifications
Training: Created print and web-based tutorials to facilitate training
sessions and mentoring
Scheduling: Designed and implemented staffing plan for six graduate
students engaged in practicum projects
Project Management
Vision: Wrote library mission statement, 5-year strategic plan and budget

Relocation: oversaw two library moves

Policy: Developed standards for cataloging, circulation and collection
development

Service
Utilizes reference and research skills to provide curators with information

September 2009-Ma rch 2011

AmeriCorps- Whitney Early Childhood Center & South Sound Reading Foundation

Literacy Advocate & Outreach Coordinator

Instruction & Outreach
Provided literacy education programming for children, young adults and care
givers and educators
Expanded bookmobile operations and inventory to reach more underserved
communities
Managed web site, social media presence, created blog entries, podcasts and
electronic resources
Development & Community Partnerships
Obtained over $10,000 in grants and donations for program
Collection Development
Catalogued and processed special collection of 2000+ materials including books,
DVDs, CDs, games and toys.
Conducted community analysis to inform plans for purchasing and acquisitions

June 2007-August 2011

Saint Johns County Public Library

Library Assistant
Young adult programming development
Youth Summer reading programs
Reference
Readers Advisory
Circulation
Technical Services
Book repair
Collection Development
Interlibrary loan request processing
Computer, copier and printing us e management
Shelving and shelf reading
Curation of local artist works and thematic book displays

September 2005-Ma y 2007

Flagler College

Student Library Assistant

Circulation
Reserves Management
Ready Reference
Serials maintenance
Shelving and shelf reading
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High volume conversion of collection materials from DDC to LOC

EDUCATION
2010-2012
Emporia State University- Portland, Oregon cohort

Master of Library and Information Science

Summer 2012
University of Washington Information School- Rotterdam, The Netherlands

Dutch Design Exploration Seminar

2004-2007
Flagler College- Saint Augustine, Florida

Bachelor of Art in Communications- Print Journalism

Mi nors: Art history and marketing

SKILLS
Coding and video game creation software: Scratch, Stencyl, Twine
3-D Modeling- SketchUp
Museum registrar software: TMS- The Museum System
Advanced proficiency in HTML, CSS and a variety of content management
systems
Microsoft Office: Word, PowerPoint, and Sharepoint
Technology management: Troubleshooting and maintenance of printers,
copiers, fax machines, wireless internet connectivity, E-Readers, Apple and PC
operating systems
Raisers Edge Database management of museum members and donors

COMMUNITY AND LEADERSHIP

Thurston County Envisioning 21 st Century Libraries Committee
Anacortes Parents Promoting Learning and Education
Anacortes Early Learning Partners
Books to Prisoners

REFERENCES
Brooks Peck, Curator at EMP Museum,
BrooksP@empmuseum.org 206-262-3255

Jacob McMurray, Senior Curator at EMP Museum,

JacobM@empmuseum.org, 206-262-3120

Meghann Mullen, Skagit Project Coordinator at Community Action of Skagit,

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meghannm@communityactionskagit.org, 306-588-5721