Kit Whitten

Experience

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  Cumming & Associates

  Dec 2016 - Jun 2019

  Paralegal

  Organized, indexed, and summarized voluminous client records, identifying documents relevant to case issues. Investigated updated contact information for witnesses and service addresses for defendants. Researched court procedures for filing and appearances in California State, Federal, Appellate, and Bankruptcy courts. Created and updated digital files and indices to reflect new correspondence and court filings.

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  Clan MacColin Research Library

  Oct 2017 - now

  Librarian (Volunteer)

  Created Librarika online catalog for research collections of historical cultural preservation and performing arts group. Provide research assistance and instruction on using the library’s digital platform. Generate and update user accounts for over 350 members. Manage collection development, cataloging, and circulation. Write articles highlighting new additions to the collection for seasonal newsletter.

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  Observatories of The Carnegie Institution for Science

  Jan 2018 - now

  Coordinate with Business Office to procure publications and subscriptions that support astronomy research. Respond to research requests relating to publications, photographs, audio/visual materials, drawings, manuals, and other materials held by The Observatories. Manage The Observatories’ glass plate archive, including organization, cataloging, storage, preservation, digitization, and dissemination. Supervise library student volunteers. Develop metadata standards for Observatories digital assets. Create quarterly Mailchimp electronic newsletter by interviewing Observatories scientists and summarizing recent institutional astronomy news. Assist with social media stories, article research, and grant proposals. Show less

  • Librarian/Archivist

    Jul 2019 - now

  • Library/Archive Assistant

    May 2018 - Jun 2019

  • Archive Intern

    Jan 2018 - May 2018