Suzanne Mackenzie Salisbury 718 Baca St.| Santa Fe, NM 87505 | 773.750.3441 | suzanne.mackenzie@gmail.com

ENGAGED, ENTHUSIASTIC, ACADEMIC ART LIBRARIAN. RECOGNIZED AS A CREATIVE TEAM PLAYER WITH STRONG

INTERPERSONAL, ORGANIZATIONAL, AND DIGITAL SKILLS. ACTIVELY PROMOTES ACADEMIC LIBRARIES WITH CUTTING EDGE

TECHNOLOGIES AND INNOVATIVE SERVICES.

EDUCATION

Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago, IL Coursework towards Master of Arts, Communication & Media - focus in Visual Studies 2013-2014

Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA Master of Science, Library & Information Sciences 2012

University of Maine, Orono, ME Bachelor of Arts, summa cum laude, History of Art - focus in Photography 2007

EXPERIENCE

Georgia O’Keeffe Museum, Santa Fe, NM

Librarian July 2014- present

Manages Georgia O’Keeffe Museum Research Center Library, including collection development.

Conducts reference interviews for the general public, researchers, staff, and fellows.

Creates and promotes innovative tutorials that address patrons needs, using screen casting software.

Provides instruction sessions on a variety of topics, from Art History resources to WordPress.

Builds meaningful relationships through outreach programs within the museum and local institutions.

Collaborates with curatorial, education, and marketing staff members on a variety of projects.

Crafts new policies surrounding Open Access, collection development, and library maintenance.

Manages digital initiatives, the museum blog, electronic resources, and integrated library systems.

Locates and supervises a number of volunteers for library related projects.

Walden University, Minneapolis, MN

Digital Repository Librarian, part time remote position February 2015- present

Manages Digital Repository, ScholarWorks, hosted on a Digital Commons platform.

Creates LibGuides for faculty in regards to publishing, copyright, and Open Access.

Crafts video tutorials that empower incoming PhD students and faculty to utilize the digital repository.

Uploads and organizes past dissertations and theses for optimal search and discovery.

Designs videos that highlight features of the Digital Repository for outreach and marketing purposes.

Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago, IL

Information Services Librarian August 2012 – July 2014

Provided in-person and virtual research/reference services to undergraduate and graduate students.

Developed, prepared, and conducted information literacy instruction for all levels and areas of study.

Managed and created relevant content for LibGuides for both specific classes, and library initiatives.

Participated actively on a number of library committees, creating initiatives with other staff and faculty.

Crafted innovative reference programs utilizing innovative technologies and techniques.

Constructed and engaged in outreach events and initiatives throughout the university community.

Hired, trained, and scheduled faculty assistants at the El Centro campus (extension location).

Organized the McNair Scholars library mentor program.

Harrington College of Design, Chicago, IL

Cataloger/Assistant, part time position June 2012 – July 2014

Assisted Library Director with collection management and the development of LibGuides.

Cataloged incoming purchased or donated books using MARC, Dublin Core, and VRA Core 4 schemas.

Organized and maintained library catalog.

Proposed, created, and managed the first stages of creating a repository for student theses.

Northwestern University, Chicago, IL

Access Supervisor 2010-2012

Performed circulation duties, access, and stack maintenance.

Hired, trained, and supervised student workers and new staff members.

Extensive library reference interaction with students, faculty, and staff.

Assisted with faculty borrowing, database use, and operation of electronic resources.

Maintained course management software and provided instruction to faculty and their assistants.

Gained knowledge of basic copyright issues surrounding images and CMS, such as Blackboard.

Supported a digital imaging project that assisted with faculty research and publications.

Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL

Intern 2010-2011

Participated in digital image project within the Ryerson and Burnham Libraries archives department.

Trained in digital cataloging, researching, and supplying metadata information.

Focused research on architectural photographs extracted from a major architectural journal.

Assisted with new technology initiatives and helped to conduct research on public access of images.

Newberry Library, Chicago, IL

Intern 2008-2009

Researched and developed written descriptions for the Rand McNally Map Collection.

Developed an organized, updated, and digitized database of the Rand McNally Map Collection.

Obtained invaluable experience in electronic database work as well as techniques for working with

unique materials.

University of Maine, Orono, ME

Visual Resources / Art Department Assistant 2003-2007

Organized images for classes and maintained slides within the Visual Resources Library.

Increased knowledge of electronic resources as well as research tools and digital scanning techniques.

Created workflow and processed traditional slides into a digital format for on demand use by faculty.

Assisted the curator of the Lord Hall Gallery and Carnegie Hall Gallery.

AWARDS

Vincent A. Hartgen Art History Travel Award for juried paper, University of Maine

Stebbins & Schildknecht Award for High Honors in Art History, University of Maine

Dean’s List, University of Maine

PUBLICATIONS, CREATIVE WORK

Book Review

Review of The Living Line: Modern Art and the Economy of Energy, by Robin Veder, ARLIS/North America. ARLIS/NA reviews (July 2015). http://arlisna.org/publications/reviews.

PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS

Association of College & Research Libraries (ACRL) Conference 2015

Primary Preconference Presenter: “Tutorials Toolkit: Creating Sustainable Library Instruction.”

Illinois Chapter, Association of College & Research Libraries (IACRL) Annual Conference 2014

Poster Session: “Vivifying Videos: Vendor Created Library Tutorials.”

Illinois Library Association (ILA) Annual Conference 2014

Selected Presenter: "Innovation in Information Literacy: Communicating Key Ideas through Video."

Information Literacy Summit, Moraine Valley Community College 2014

Selected Presenter: “Innovation in Information Literacy: Communicating Key Ideas Through Video”

MEMBERSHIPS

American Library Association (ALA)

Academic and College Research Libraries (ACRL)

ACRL/Arts Programming Committee ( 2015 – 2017 )

Art Libraries Society of North America (ARLIS/NA)

Mountain West Chapter of ARLIS/NA

LANGUAGES

English (native)

Spanish and German (basic reading comprehension)