| vinessa@gmail.com | http://www.verminio.com | |
| SUMMARY | Efficient, dependable research librarian with experience in corporate library management. | |
| EXPERIENCE | ||
| 2008-present | THE STAR-LEDGER, Newark, NJ | |
| Information Editor | ||
| Manage editorial library functions, including news research, daily archiving, copyright permissions and reprint sales. Supervise library staff. Manage library budget. Oversee transition of photo permissions and reprint sales into library workflow. Perform photo and article research for reporters and outside clients. Maintain The Star-Ledger Archives blog to provide supplemental content to breaking news coverage. Perform assorted library tasks including collection development, cataloguing, and training reporters in public records and news research databases. | ||
| 2004-2008 | Research Librarian | |
| Perform research for reporters and editors on deadline in a fast-paced environment. Write content for sidebars and supplemental graphics for print and online articles. Design and update web pages on company intranet. Enhance content of The Star Ledger’s Real-Time News blog by researching and contributing supplemental information for breaking news stories. | ||
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| 2003-2004 | FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES, Tallahassee, FL | |
| Archives Assistant, Special Collections Department and Claude Pepper Library | ||
| Arranged, processed and preserved archive contents for a manuscript collection. Digitized photos and documents for online display. Wrote finding aid and designed promotional website for collection. | ||
| 2003-2004 | Library Assistant, Goldstein Library at the College of Information | |
| Fulfilled reference requests from students and professors. Maintained database of new acquisitions and reserve materials. Performed general circulation duties, shelving and computer support. | ||
| 2000-2002 | THE STAR-LEDGER, Newark, NJ | |
| Digital Archivist | ||
| Archived daily newspaper content into electronic database. Fulfilled archives reference requests from the public. Assessed and digitized newspaper clip collections. | ||
| EDUCATION | M.S., Library & Information Studies, 2004 Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL |
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| B.A., English/Journalism & Mass Media, 2000 Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ |
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| TECHNICAL SKILLS |
Extensive research experience utilizing LexisNexis, Factiva, NewsBank, Accurint, PACER, WestLaw, Gale, and Wilson databases; proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word and FrontPage; Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and Acrobat; QuarkXPress, Movable Type blogging software, HTML | |
| PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS |
Special Libraries Association Investigative Reporters & Editors Beta Phi Mu, International Library and Information Studies Honor Society |