Through this job I have learned the practical side of librarianship. Working in a special collections department, I provide reference service to patrons and conduct research using the materials. I also manage, edit and train colleagues to use the Daily Record Newspaper Index.

Earning a Masters' Degree in American History, I specialized in Early 20th Century Intellectual and Cultural History. The courses gave me a grounding in American historiography. I wrote two original research papers, A Journalist's Journey through the 'American Century': Walter Lippmann and his Rise to Influence -1913-1929 and A Dramatic Challenge to Traditional Reform: David G. Seixas and the Education of Philadelphia's Deaf, 1819-1825. Though conducting this research I learned the process of scholarly research in history.

Reference Internship

During this internship in the reference department, I provided instruction on a wide variety of subjects using both print and electronic resources. I also conducted a collection development project to assess and ensure the currency of the reference collection.

Teaching Experience

Writing Tutor- Muhlenberg College - I taught students to clarify their ideas, organize papers based on a thesis, and utilize fundamental grammar rules.

Certified Peer Tutor- Muhlenberg College - I helped students in American History, Political Science, and Philosophy courses.

Teaching Assistant- University of Delaware- Conducting four discussion sections, I taught eighty students in "United States History - Colonization through 1865." I also planned curriculum and assessment with the professor.