MariaGonsalves

Initiated and co-developed new online catalog to promote efficient student and faculty research
Develop instructional materials on research methods in various formats (web, multimedia, print)
Write and publish library blog and maintain social media pages

Consulted with colleagues and teachers to develop and construct monthly displays on various academic topics, such as playwrights, African American history, and the Revolutionary War
Spearheaded project streamlining former magazine subscriptions and selecting new subscriptions that best fit the current needs of the teachers and students, saving the library $1,0000 annually.
Catalogued hundreds of new acquisitions, maintaining accurate data on materials

Developed skills in reference, periodical, and special collections through supervised rotations
Oversaw daily patron services and assisted patrons with research questions
Created four displays that emphasized the diversity of the library’s collections, receiving an award for excellence in research for one display.