Christine S. Ayar

3251 Christopher Lane, Apt. 210 ~ Keego Harbor, MI 48320

248-909-7038 ~ christine.ayar@gmail.com

http://librariantotherescue.blogspot.com

 

Objective

To find employment as a librarian in a technologically-advanced, service-oriented, and customer-driven academic or public library, preferably in the Kansas City, Kansas or Kansas City, Missouri metropolitan area.

 

Education 

Library and Information Science: Digital Librarianship             September 2005-August 2007

Wayne State University                                                           

Library and Information Science Graduate Program

IMLS 21st Century Digital Librarian Cohort

 

Double Major: Entrepreneurship and Sport Studies                   August 1998-August 2002

Central Michigan University                                                       

Bachelor of Applied Arts

 

Current Employment

Library Director                                                                               July 2007-Present

Adam Cardinal Maida Alumni Library

Orchard Lake Schools

  • Responsible for library budget and staff of two
  • Instituted strategic plan for library and rare book collection
  • Working with professional web designers to lead website redesign for both the SS Cyril and Methodius Seminary at Orchard Lake Schools and the Library
  • Responsible for information literacy services for high school and seminary students
  • Develop all content for library blog – http://maidalibrary.blogspot.com

 

IMLS Grant Internships

Vincent Voice Library/Digital Multimedia Center                       September 2005-August 2007

Michigan State University                                                  

  • Cleaned and digitized 1950s transcription disks of Michigan radio stations as part of

Sound preservation project – visit http://www.lib.msu.edu/vincent/recordclean/index.html

  • Digitized and re-mastered reel-to-reel sound recordings
  • Various assignments related to Making of Modern Michigan Project – http://mmm.lib.msu.edu
  • Hired as student employee to assist in library website mapping and redevelopment

 

Technology Resource Center                                                         December 2005-May 2007

Wayne State University                                                     

  • Presented the Virtual Motor City Collection on behalf of Wayne State University at HASTAC 2007 – http://digital.lib.wayne.edu
  • Took digital photography of and cataloged the WSU art collection
  • Researched topics open access initiatives and uses of virtual reality software by libraries

 

Fort Wayne Warehouse/Collection Resource Center                May 2006-August 2006

Detroit Historical Museum                                                

  • Digitized William Bushnell Stout Collection
  • Took digital photography of blueprints and images
  • Provided color and image correction as needed
  • Created metadata within PastPerfect

 

Christine S. Ayar

 

Past Employment

Dean of Students                                                                              August 2005-June 2007

Academy of the Sacred Heart

Upper School

  • Responsibilities included extracurricular activities planning and discipline for 150+ students
  • Managed student activities budget and manage fundraisers
  • Develop all travel plans (domestic and international) for Project Term
  • Work as part of Sacred Heart administration team to develop student policy

 

Clerk/Substitute Librarian                                                              October 2002-Current

Salem-South Lyon District Library

Circulation Services

  • Provide computer troubleshooting for library computer users
  • Prepare marketing materials and promotional displays
  • Work with librarians to develop and lead youth and adult programs

 

Software, Catalogs, Languages, Certifications

  • XHTML
  • CSS
  • Audacity
  • CoolEdit
  • Past Perfect
  • Sirsi Dynix: DRA
  • Sirsi Dynix: I-Bistro
  • PowerPoint Certified

 

Research, Presentations, Special Projects

Flying High: Bringing Michigan’s Aviation History to Life          September 27, 2007

Association of Midwest Museums/Michigan Museum Association Annual Conference

Mackinac Island, Michigan

  • Spoke as part of a student panel discussing museum research
  • Presented “lessons learned” while digitizing William Bushnell Stout Collection

 

Teen Spaces, 2nd Edition by Kim Bolan                                          May 2007 – Present

Research Assistant and Book Contributor

  • Assisting with research of second edition of Teen Spaces
  • Contributing website design article related to past research on teen use of technology

 

What Teens Think of Digital Libraries                                          October 11, 2006

Michigan Library Association Annual Conference

Detroit, Michigan

  • Presented original research on teen use and opinions of digital libraries and museums
  • Participated in poster session and answered questions from library professionals

 

Professional Associations and Memberships

  • American Friends of the Vatican Library
    • Executive Board - Webmaster
  • American Library Association
    • Library and Information Technology Association
    • International Relations Roundtable
  • Michigan Library Association
    • Continuing Education Committee
    • Membership Committee