Hello! I'm Maureen Southorn, and I'll be helping out with both days' events. I work at the Jordan Bramley Library, and am also a masters student in Syracuse University's Library Science program. If you'd like to catch up with me, visit my blog here. I look forward to meeting everyone!
My Resume:
Maureen Southorn mksouthorn at hotmail dot com Available: July 2008
Education
MS in progress, Library & Information Science and School Library Media Certification, Syracuse University (degree expected: Dec 2008)
BA, Government & Politics and East Asian Studies, University of Maryland
Highlights
Winner, CNYMS 2007-2008 Judy Gray Memorial Scholarship
Years of experience in research, analysis, editing, and writing
Member of ALA, NYLA/SLMS, and Central New York Media Specialists (CNYMS)
Management and web 2.0 experience
Library Experience Research Assistant – Center for Digital Literacy 1/2008 - Present Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY
Analyst for ILMS-funded project, New York State’s School Libraries and Library Media Specialists: An Impact Study (Principal Investigator: Dr. Ruth Small)
Brown bag co-presenter: “The Impact of New York’s School Libraries on Student Achievement & Motivation: A Multi-Method Study”
Coded and analyzed qualitative data using Atlas.ti Knowledge Workbench application
Unconference Host 3/2008 Central New York Library Camp, East Syracuse, NY
Facilitated unconference sessions on leadership, web 2.0, collection development, and copyright issues
Library Assistant 11/2006 - Present Jordan Bramley Library, Jordan, NY
Support circulation, cataloging, readers advisory, and reference services for community free library
Selected Non-Library Experience Senior Consultant 10/2003 – 6/2007 Booz Allen Hamilton, McLean, VA
As first-line editor and research trainer for research & analysis team, drafted or edited over 50 research reports on international and technology topics
Led production team at Department of Homeland Security’s newly-created Office of Intelligence and Analysis
Wrote process improvement studies and daily briefings for secretary-level officials
Developed training and reference guides for firm and government clients
Wrote winning proposals and marketing presentations
Planned and executed training seminars and client events
Created and maintained document libraries and e-resource portals
Managed teams of up to 13 staff members, including site supervision, financial management, career development, and performance assessments
Research Assistant/Intern 9/2002 - 5/2003 University of Maryland Dept of Government and Center for International Development and Conflict Management, College Park, MD
Edited and updated chapters for The Environmental Dimension of Asian Security: Conflict and Cooperation over Energy, Resources, and Pollution
Tracked official meetings, activities, and regional aid patterns for East Asian governmental and nongovernmental groups
Drafted briefing reports assessing triggers and escalating factors for incidents of political violence and civil conflict in Asia and Africa
Edited and fact-checked Partners in Conflict in Lesotho Project: Needs and Capacity Assessment
Korean Linguist/Signal Intelligence Corps 5/1997 - 2/2001 U.S. Army, AK, AZ, CA, SC, TX and Republic of Korea
Crafted briefings for presentation to ambassadors and foreign military officers
Recognized for outstanding performance at seven joint exercises
Trained teams in language and assorted military topics
Staff Writer 5/1993 – 8/1995 The Martinsburg Journal, Martinsburg, WV
Promoted from a proofreading position Wrote articles and created page layouts for the arts, lifestyle sections and advertising supplements (portfolio available upon request)
Skills
Korean: proficient, last tested at 2/2+ level (2000); French: basic
Applications: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher; SigmaPlot; Atlas.ti; Adobe Acrobat Professional; Quark Xpress
TS/SCI (last updated 2003)
Awards
2007: Central New York Media Specialists, Judy Gray Memorial Scholarship
2005: DHS, Letter of Appreciation; FEMA, Certificate of Achievement
2004: Booz Allen Hamilton, Certificate of Appreciation for Outstanding Performance
2003: ManTech/MSM, Performance Award; paper presentation, Pacific Affairs Study Society Conference, “Japan’s China Policy”; University of Maryland, Distinguished Dean’s List of Outstanding Scholars
2002: National Institute of Mental Health /Lab of Biochemical Genetics, Summer Intramural Research Training Award Fellowship; University of Maryland, Distinguished Dean’s List of Outstanding Scholars
1999-2000, US Army, Army Achievement Medal; Letters of Commendation
