About
Julie is a lifelong lover of libraries and the outdoors. As an information science professional with a Masters in the field, she is fueled by her passion for equal access to information and the search for a great book in public libraries. When she’s not tucked away with a book of her own, you can find her out on the road training for her next marathon or checking off states and countries one road trip at a time.
EDUCATION
Simmons College, Boston, MA
Master of Library & Information Science, 2017
Concentration in Archives Management
Wheaton College, Norton, MA
Bachelor of Arts Degree in History, 2014
Minor in Hispanic Studies
EXPERIENCE
Sawyer Free Library, Gloucester, MA — February 2021 - PRESENT
Archivist/Local History Librarian
• Manages the operation and administration of the Local History Collection
• Answers in-depth historical research questions accurately and efficiently
• Develops and implements frequent history programs including teaching a
monthly genealogy class and coordinating speakers on topics of interest
• Execute long-term digitization projects, including the Gloucester Daily Times
newspaper collection and the Gloucester 400+ Historical Timeline Project
• Showcase the collection through digital platforms and inhouse exhibits
• Collaborate with local archives and city departments and committees on
projects and events related to Gloucester’s history
• Creates content for websites and social media
Swampscott Library, Swampscott, MA — 2019 – 2021
Head of Circulation
Oversees the day-to-day operation of the circulation desk and the automated library system
Supervises library assistants and part-time aides
Maintains the staffing schedule for all library departments
Orders and maintains the adult fiction, audiobook, and large print collections
Leads the Themed Reads book groups and connects with community members
Creates content for the library’s Wordpress website and social media platforms, including online readers’ advisory services
Organizes library programming, including preparing, interviewing, editing and promoting the Librarians by the Sea Podcast and the Swampscott: Life in Quarantine project
Watertown Free Public Library, Watertown, MA, 2017 – 2019
Adult Reference Librarian
Served the diverse public of library patrons with a wide catalog of needs at the reference desk including delivering readers’ advisory in-person, on the phone, and by email
Offered technological assistance to patrons
Completed special projects, including the organization of library collections, as assigned by the Head of Reference
Lesley University, Center for Reading Recovery & Literacy Collaborative, Cambridge, MA, 2019 – 2020
Consultant
Executed a year-long project to build, maintain, and record the Center’s archival document library on Microsoft SharePoint
Work collaboratively with all Center team members to move individual curriculum, financial, and video files to a shared document library with a set file structure
Lesley University, Center for Reading Recovery & Literacy Collaborative, Cambridge, MA 2016 – 2019
Project Manager | January 2018 – Present
Project Coordinator | May 2016 – January 2018
Managed literacy initiatives and professional development trainings including on-site professional development and Leveled Literacy Intervention
Supported the faculty with their technological needs with webinars and Blackboard-based online classes
Archived, maintained, and organized curriculum and video document libraries through Microsoft SharePoint, Stream, and OneDrive platforms
Maintained the Center’s website using Drupal, and writes content for event and workshops webpages
Developed marketing strategies to increase awareness of literacy offerings and foster relationships with school and district administrators
Bunker Hill Community College, Boston, MA January – May 2016
Archives Intern
Processed a collection from the Communications Department at Bunker Hill Community College according to established protocol for maintaining control of records of enduring value.
Updated the Archive’s finding aid with newly processed materials.
Oregon Museum of Science & Industry, Portland, OR 2014 – 2016
Inbound Sales Coordinator
Coordinated museum programs with teachers, faculty, staff, and parents including field trips, museum overnights, outdoor school, camps, classes, and traveling programs.
Revised financial aid processes for camps and classes including registration and payment processing.
Maintained the website by utilizing HTML to update registration availability.
Promoted partnerships between the museum and educational institutions or nonprofits throughout Oregon and
Washington and fostered these relationships with expert customer service.
Wheaton College Archives & Special Collections, Norton, MA 2010 – 2014
Student Assistant
Researched past classes, events, and traditions and condensed information for alumni groups and other departments within the college.
Created databases of resources that are housed in the archives including a wide variety of media objects.
Assembled individual collections of personal materials of Wheaton alumni and faculty.
SKILLS
Library & Archives: Evergreen, Sierra, Past Perfect, and Archivist Toolkit
Computer: Drupal, Cvent, Blackboard, Microsoft Applications (Outlook, OneDrive, SharePoint, OneDrive, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Stream), Google Applications
Portfolio
Gloucester Timeline: An Interactive History
I developed a digital and interactive research tool in collaboration with the Sawyer Free Library and the Gloucester 400+ for the 400th anniversary of Gloucester in 2023. This timeline included over 1500 key events and notable personalities throughout Gloucester’s history that enabled users to interact with a wide variety of digital assets held by different cultural institutions throughout Cape Ann.
Librarians by the Sea Podcast: Host & Editor
On the Librarians by the Sea Podcast, I interview local authors and journalists about their writing lives and recent works as well as other librarians about books that they’ve been enjoying as a way to provide readers’ advisory services to our patrons.
To listen to more episodes please visit the Swampscott Public Libraries website here.
Readers’ Advisory
In recent months, I have been creating the following readers’ advisory tools:
Book Recommendation & Request Form: Patrons can request a list of books based on another title or author that they enjoy. I compile the lists and send it to them based on the information that they share in the form.
Staff Picks Blog: I have written and published my own entries as well as encouraged other librarians to submit their own picks for our ever-growing blog.
Book Lists:
New Titles: new adult, young adult, and children’s books, audiobooks, DVDs, and CDs updated weekly
Titles We’re Excited About: monthly lists of upcoming titles that we suggest to readers compiled with the help of other librarians
Book Lists about a specific subject/author: seasonal and timely lists that would be of interest to the public
In The News
Gloucester Daily Times Digitization Project
lighting the way in battle against seasonal affective disorder