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Jeanette Sewell

Jeanette Sewell

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Database and Metadata Management Coordinator

  • Education

    • University of Houston

      2002 - 2006
      BA Art History

      Art History, Photography

    • University of North Texas

      2009 - 2011
      MLS Information Organization

      Activities and Societies: Member of Beta Phi Mu International Library & Information Studies Honor Society Information Science

  • Experience

    • Southampton Montessori School

      Feb 2007 - Dec 2010
      Assistant Teacher

      Provided hands-on, Montessori-based instruction to 26 children, ages 3 to 6, while maintaining a calm and nurturing environment. Presented daily storytime and art projects. Conducted sing-alongs and coordinated other group activities. Created curriculum materials and monthly themed bulletin boards.

    • University of Houston

      Jan 2011 - Dec 2011
      Assistant Curator

      Complete original collection cataloging and scanning of visual resources material for art history courses. Assist faculty and students with reference requests. Set-up and maintain classroom audio/visual technology. Produce listserv newsletters and printed material such as instructional signage and bookmarks.

    • Houston Metropolitan Research Center

      Feb 2011 - Dec 2011
      Professional Services Contractor

      Perform evaluation of special collections material using OCLC and the Houston Public Library's OPAC. Creation of original DDC call numbers using WebDewey. Archival processing using Texas Archival Resources Online (TARO), and approved rehousing and preservation methods.Practicum & Special Projects Student, August 2010-April 2011Processed and re-housed papers from the Mayor Bob Lanier Collection for my practicum and special projects class as part of my graduate studies.

    • Houston Public Library

      Jan 2012 - Dec 2016
      Cataloging and Metadata Services

      Cataloging of books, audiobooks, and DVDs in adult, juvenile, and Young Adult Collections with application of LOC subject headings and DDC call numbers according to local policy using OCLC and SirsiDynix Symphony Workflows.Work collaboratively with the Houston Metropolitan Research Center on various digitization projects for the Houston Area Digital Archives website including metadata creation for digital objects with CONTENTdm and revising EAD for finding aids on Texas Archival Resources Online (TARO). Other projects include blogging for the Houston Public Library blog, creating interactive timelines with Timeline JS, presenting at conferences, serving on Texas Library Association round tables, writing for publications, and promoting the importance of libraries. Show less

    • Rice University

      Dec 2016 - now
      Database and Metadata Management Coordinator

  • Licenses & Certifications