Izzy Oneiric Maistros, MLIS, MFA

Experience

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  Columbia College Chicago

  Sept 2008 - May 2011

  • Responsible for curriculum design, classroom management, grading and assessment. Emphasized drafting and revision of student writing, engaged students with a wide variety of texts. Incorporated multimodal models in lectures and through online learning management system. • Processed and cataloged media donations, maintained donation database, corresponded with donors, and worked with department heads to prioritize receipt of donations. • Assisted Marketing and Outreach Director with organizing and promoting events, represented library at offsite events, coordinated with outside schools and literacy organizations to promote nationwide “Big Read” campaign.

  • Composition/Poetry Instructor

    Jan 2009 - May 2011

  • Marketing/Outreach Assistant

    Sept 2008 - May 2010
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  Tulane University

  Apr 2013 - Aug 2014

  Library Assistant

  • Retrieved rare materials from closed stacks, verified publication information against Voyager records, assessed preservation needs, updated holding and item records, creating new ones when necessary. • Performed second searches and suppressed bibliographic records for missing items.

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  New Orleans Public Library

  Aug 2014 - Sept 2019

  • Conducted reference interviews, assisted patrons with research, promptly and accurately responded to mail and email research requests. • Undertook extensive collection management project resulting in availability of 60 linear feet of shelf space.• Inventoried and ordered office supplies and equipment, submitted accurate PO’s to Business Office in accordance with city purchasing guidelines. • Represented Library/City Archives at outreach events. o Received Staff Recognition Award for outstanding professional performance, December 2018. Show less

  • Library/Archive Associate II

    Oct 2018 - Sept 2019

  • Library Associate I/II

    Aug 2014 - Oct 2018
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  Portsmouth Public Library (NH)

  Sept 2019 - Feb 2020

  Reference Librarian

  • Conducted reference interviews, assisted patrons with research, promptly and accurately responded to email research requests. • Used SQL to generate reports in Koha.• Compiled and analyzed circulation and patron use statistics. • Readers’ advisory, including editing monthly NextReads newsletter. • Maintained serial collection of over 300 print and digital titles, editing records for proper enumeration, renewing, adding and canceling titles. • Patron device help/computer training. • Weeded grubby and “dead” nonfiction items, identified areas for collection development. Show less

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  M.S. Rau

  Sept 2021 - Feb 2022

  Sr. Researcher & Writer

  *Responsible for researching key selling points of new gallery items and developing written descriptions for selling purposes and sales staff education. *Writing ad copy for weekly and monthly national advertisements, drafting articles for media and web publication, and composing monthly blogs. Also copywriting and assisting with conceptual design and production of catalogues.*Spearheaded in-depth research projects as requested by gallery directors, the sales team, and clients.*Managing CRM data as required. Show less

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  New Orleans Public Library

  Feb 2022 - now

  *Extracts data from enterprise software and databases, including the library’s Polaris ILS and Communico.*Maintains accurate datasets regarding the library’s collections and services in Microsoft Excel.* Creates ad hoc reports in response to staff requests.* Compiles data in satisfaction of the Library’s yearly reporting requirements.* Completes annual reports for the Louisiana State Library and professional library associations.*Creates data visualizations and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.* Responds to staff requests for ad hoc reports and datasets.* Contributes to the design and implementation of monthly internal reporting protocols.* Collects and analyzes survey data from internal and external stakeholders in collaboration with LibraryAdministration.* Creates and maintains a formal method for staff to request data needs. * Assists in compiling demographic data for community profiles and community needs assessments. Show less *Develop, co-coordinate, and guide the library’s digital literacy program. -Awarded $10,000 grant from AARP to provide digital literacy training to low-income seniors. *Design and lead digital literacy classroom curriculum. *Design and lead digital literacy one-on-one curriculum and schedule. *Create and deliver staff training on technology instruction best practices.*Create blog posts highlighting library programs and resources.*Work with library staff to provide and track one-on-one technology skill development assistance.*Network Administrator and Proctor for Northstar Online Learning and Ensemble Content Management.*Update and maintain department SharePoint page, including document libraries.*Spearhead extensive community engagement to educate marginalized, unemployed learners on digital access and library resources.*Compile and maintain monthly department statistics. Show less

  • Data Coordinator

    Oct 2023 - now

  • Digital Literacy Librarian

    Feb 2022 - Oct 2023