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Ashley Cushman

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Academic Liaison Librarian

  • Education

    • Trinity International University

      2011 - 2013
      Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Communication, Communication for Ministry concentration, Biblical Studies minor 3.79

      Activities and Societies: Gospel choir, "Up the Down Staircase" spring play, "Our Town" spring play, Trinity Digest school newspaper, Lambda Pi Eta Studied communication in theory and practice while doing the honours programme at a private liberal arts university. Graduated Magna Cum Laude in December 2013. Recipient of the Presidential Academic Scholarship.

    • SCIO: Scholarship and Christianity in Oxford

      2013 - 2013
      Scholars' Semester in Oxford Theology/Theological Studies 3.54

      Activities and Societies: Oxford University Student Chorus, Volunteer at the C.S. Lewis Society's Christmas Party Semester abroad through BestSemester's Scholars' Semester in Oxford program. Registered Visiting Student at Wycliffe Hall, University of Oxford during Michaelmas term 2013.

    • The University of Sheffield

      2017 - 2018
      Master of Arts - MA Librarianship Merit

      Activities and Societies: iSchool Society A CILIP-accredited professional qualification providing an overview of the library and information field. Knowledge and skills covered include management of library services, digital multimedia libraries, archives and records management, information literacy, and information organisation.

    • College of Lake County

      2007 - 2011
      Associates in Arts English 3.90

      Activities and Societies: Phi Theta Kappa, Emerging Leaders Started CLC as a dually enrolled high school senior.

  • Experience

    • Ela Area Public Library District

      Mar 2008 - Aug 2011
      Circulation Page

      • Picked up returned materials and placed them on carts to be shelved.• Bundled and packed materials going to other libraries. • Operated 3M Intelligent Return and Sorter System. • Used SirsiDynix Symphony Workflows • Trained new Circulation pages.

    • Trinity International University

      Sept 2012 - May 2013

      • Organized student files• Used Jenzabar database• Maintained strict confidentiality • Assisted with office tasks • Managed a team of 2-3 writers• Assigned articles and edited them• Wrote articles• Worked with a team of 4 other editors Proofread student papers and offered advice for improvement.

      • Records Office Student Worker

        Feb 2013 - May 2013

      • Trinitarian Yearbook Copy Editor

        Aug 2012 - May 2013

      • English/Writing Tutor for the University Student Success Center

        Sept 2012 - Dec 2012

    • Ela Area Public Library District

      May 2013 - Sept 2017
      Circulation Assistant

      I checked out materials to patrons, answered phone calls, registered patrons for library cards, and provided excellent customer service.

    • ITEAMS (International Teams)

      Jun 2013 - Jul 2013
      Communications Intern

      I edited stories for the ITeams website and blog, organized information, and assisted the Communications department as needed.

    • Peet's Coffee

      Sept 2014 - Feb 2015
      Retail Associate

      Part-time position involving customer service, food and beverage preparation and sales.

    • Indian Trails Public Library District

      Feb 2015 - Jun 2017
      Circulation Assistant Check-Out

      Checked out materials for members, registered library cards, and handled fines.

    • The University of Sheffield

      Sept 2017 - Jun 2018
      ISchool Student Library Placement

      Worked as a Customer Services Assistant on the Weekend team. Tasks included answering questions at the Info Desks, checking out materials, and satisfying requests.

    • University of Wisconsin-Madison

      Mar 2019 - Aug 2021
      Interlibrary Loan Specialist

      • Processed borrowing and lending requests in Atlas ILLiad• Searched library catalogs and databases to identify potential suppliers of interlibrary loan materials.• Responded to users' inquiries regarding interlibrary loan requests

    • Oxford Brookes University

      Aug 2021 - now
      Academic Liaison Librarian

      Subject librarian for Anthropology, Communication Media and Culture, English Language and Linguistics, Foundation in Humanities, History, History of Art, Philosophy, and Primate Conservation. Duties include:• Providing information literacy sessions in one-on-one and lecture settings.• Ordering books to add to library stock and weed books as needed.• Answering student and academic inquiries over email, virtual meetings, and in-person.• Attending applicable subject committee meetings to give updates on library services.• Review Aspire reading lists and teach academics how to update their module reading lists. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Chartership

      CILIP: The library and information association
      Nov 2023