Jacqueline P Samples
  For home address, phone number, and reference information,
please send an email to: jacquie-samples@uiowa.edu

Education

University of Iowa School of Library and Information Science

1999-2002       Master of Arts in Library and Information Science

 

University of Iowa Center for the Book

2002-      present Graduate Certificate Program enrollee

 

University of Iowa English Department

1991-1993       30 credit hours of course work toward Ph.D.in Early Modern British Literature

 

State University of New York College at Brockport, Department of English

1988-1991      Bachelor of Science, Summa Cum Laude

Experience

University of Iowa Libraries,

Serials Section, Cataloging Library Assistant IV

March 2002-present

Perform complex copy cataloging of new serial titles and retrospective conversion of all types of serial titles. Re-catalog titles to update records. Train and supervise 3 full-time staff members, and assist in supervision of cataloging student assistants. Triage problems. Design and document procedures as well as update the Serials Section intranet pages. Problem solving skills and bibliographic knowledge of foreign languages are very important. Knowledge of AACR2, MARC records, and pre-AACR2 cataloging rules are essential. Self directed decision making and problem solving skills are necessary.

Special Project: October 2001 to present -- Participated, as a member of the Authority File Taskforce, in the integration of the complete Library of Congress Authority File into the University of Iowa Libraries’ authority file. Defined standards and specification for the merger of records. Reviewed data to ensure that load and merge programming accomplished our goals.  The Taskforce consists of seven professionals from the Library and Information Technology Services and one other support staff

 

University of Iowa Libraries,

Preservation Department, Practicum Course
Spring semester 2002; Continued as a Volunteer May 2002-present

The Preservation Department consists of three units: Conservation, Assessment/Reformatting and Binding/Marking all under the administrative head of the Preservation Librarian. Worked with the University Libraries' Preservation Librarian, Nancy Kraft, gained an overall perspective and practical experience in preservation planning, environmental issues, disaster preparedness, book repair and housing, reformatting, and basic conservation techniques. Practicum project: assessed the University of Iowa Geosciences Library's atlas collection, recommended changes in housing and shelving for improved storage conditions to reduce wear and tear on the collection.

University of Iowa Libraries,

Serials Section, Cataloging Library Assistant III

August 1999 - March 2002

Responsibilities are divided between the copy cataloging of new serial titles with an acceptable level of copy in addition to retrospective conversion of all types of serial titles. Self directed decision making and problem solving skills are necessary.

 

Special Project: October 1999-August 2000 -- Participated, as a member of the Data Conversion Team, in the data migration project for the University of Iowa Libraries during the conversion from a NOTIS based system to the Aleph 500 system.  Defined conversion standards and specifications.  Worked as liaison to other migration teams to ensure thorough data testing, especially of character conversion.  The DCT consisted of nine professionals from the Library and Information Technology Services and myself.

 

University of Iowa Libraries,

Serials Bibliographic Processing Team, Retrospective Conversion Library Assistant III

December 1996-August 1999

Responsibilities were to retrospectively convert all analyzed serial titles (except those in Slavic and East Asian languages), as well as the retrospective conversion of other serials and analytics as required. Attention to detail, knowledge of old and new cataloging rules, accuracy and speed were essential components of this position. Ability to work independently and problem solving skills were important aspects of the duties.

University of Iowa Libraries,

Monographic Bibliographic Processing Team, Library Assistant II

June 1994-December 1996

Responsibilities included monographic copy cataloging of materials with LC-based copy with potential complications. Sorted incoming materials and redistribute among team members according to level of copy. Attention to detail, knowledge AACR2 guidelines and National authorities standards in relation to local practices, accuracy and speed were essential components of this position.  The position required the ability to work independently and problem solving skills.
 

University of Iowa Libraries,

Monographic Acquisitions Team, Library Assistant II (1/2 FTE)
November 1992-October 1994

Requirements of the position included processing materials ordered for the collections, searching national databases for acceptable cataloging copy, creating bibliographic and acquisitions records on the local system and recording the arrival of materials so that they could be accessed. Position required a fine attention for detail and accuracy.  Trained and supervised student assistants.  Set own and students’ work priorities. Self directed decision making and problem solving skills were necessary.  Consistently exceeded performance goals.
 

University of Iowa Libraries,

Serials Acquisitions Team, Library Assistant II (1/2 FTE)

November 1992-October 1994

Duties were to log the arrival of journal and serials titles into the online system, noting any irregularities in titles and numbering. Processed invoices to ready them for payment. Attention to detail was a requirement of this position.

University of Iowa Center for the Book,

Graduate Research Assistant (1/4 FTE)
August 1991-May 1992

Responsibilities included assisting the director for the Center for the Book in compiling a database of research findings and associated office and paper work.

Professional Development

Staff Development Workshop

"Discovering Unicode." University Libraries workshop to develop awareness and skills in the unicode environment. Workshop developed and presented with Steve Wickelhaus. Developed workshop documentation.

Peer Reviewed Presentation

"Reading The Cherokee Phoenix: Cherokee Literacy, 1828-1835." ALA Library Research Round Table, Graduate Student Research Panel. ALA Annual Conference, Atlanta June 15, 2002.

North American Serials Group (NASIG) Preconference Understanding MARC Format for Holdings Data, June 22, 2000.

Bibliographical Center for Research (BCR) Workshop Cataloging: Basic Serials Cataloging, November 1-2, 2001

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Skills and Competencies

  • Knowledge of AACR2, LCRI, CONSER, MARC21 (BIB, HOL, and AUT)
  • Database Searching - RLIN, OCLC
  • Unicode
  • Technical Writing
  • Organizational and Problem-solving Skills
  • Supervisory Experience
  • User Education - ProCite, Word for Windows, PowerPoint
  • Languages - Reading knowledge of French and Spanish,
    Work-related knowledge of German, Portuguese and other European Languages
  • Web Authoring and Design - Dreamweaver, Flash, Fireworks

Academic and Professional Honors and Awards

  • 2002 ALA Student-to-Staff Program to Attend ALA Annual in Atlanta, Georgia. Included working for ALA Information Technology & Telecommunication Services for twenty hours at the Internet Café.
  • 2001 Jack E. Tillson Scholarship. Awarded by the Iowa Library Association.
  • 2001 Mary Jo Small Staff Fellowship.  Awarded by the University of Iowa Office for Staff Development and Training.
  • 2000 Fritz Schwartz Serials Education Scholarship.  Awarded by the North American Serials Interest Group (NASIG) and the Serials Industry Systems Advisory Committee (SISAC).
  • 1999-2000 University of Iowa Associated University Women’s Career Development Award.
  • 1991 School of Letters and Sciences Award, State University of New York, College at Brockport
  • 1990 Sigma Tau Delta - National English Honor Society

Professional Organizations

  • North American Aleph Users Group (NAAUG), Serials Enhancements Committee, 2000-2001
  • North American Serials Interest Group (NASIG), 2000-  
  • American Library Association (ALA), 2000-  ; ALCTS, 2001-
  • ALA New Members Round Table (NMRT), 2000-
  • ALA NMRT Self-Study and Resource Committee, 2001-
  • ALA Map and Geography Round Table (MAGERT), 2001-

Other Organizations

  • Embroiderers Guild of America, Plum Grove Chapter, 1997-
    Vice President, 2000-2001; President 2002-
  • Historic Needle Workers Guild, 1998-
  • Native American Cultural Center, Rochester, NY, 1999-
  • Bicyclists of Iowa City, Inc. (BIC), 2001- 
Copyright 2002
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