David Madruga
Patan,P3
Summary
Excellent bridge between analog and digital realms.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Librarian II Special Collections
City of San Diego
San Diego, United States
02.2022 - 02.2023
- Managed library collections and ensured up-to-date cataloging practices.
- Assisted patrons in locating resources and utilizing library facilities.
- Developed engaging programs to promote literacy and community involvement.
- Organized special events to enhance public outreach and engagement.
- Collaborated with local schools to foster educational partnerships.
- Evaluated collection needs based on community interests and trends.
- Implemented technology resources to improve user access and experience.
Archivist
California State Library
Berkeley, United States
09.2017 - 06.2018
- Worked with California Light and Sound a project of the Preservation Department at UC Berkeley, Doe Library.
Librarian
San Francisco Public Library
San Francisco, United States
11.2015 - 09.2017
- Substitute Reference Librarian at Main and Branch libraries.
Digital Initiatives Librarian
Rhode Island College
Providence, United States
03.2014 - 06.2015
- In partnership with Special Collections, created and edited digital files of papers, slides, music, video and original artwork before uploading to the Digital Commons site.
- Created and edited metadata for these files.
- Managed workflow for department and coordinated efforts with regional digital repository.
- Initiated, designed and submitted inventory of campus art for Office of The President.
- Requested permissions.
- Updated software licenses and maintained server.
- Supervised student workers and interns.
- Curated AS220 Exhibit and assisted in creation of exhibit website and LibGuide.
On-call Reference Librarian
Providence Community Library
Providence, United States
07.2013 - 06.2015
- Addressed reference questions from patrons contacting the library by phone, chat or email.
- Maintained log of research questions and responses.
- Acted as Substitute Children's or Adult Reference Librarian in any of the 9 branch libraries and AskRI.org.
- Performed circulation duties as required.
- Entered and updated catalog data in Millennium/Sierra.
Professional Field Experience
Rhode Island College
Providence, United States
01.2013 - 06.2013
- Digitized and edited images of slides, catalogs and papers before uploading them to the Digital Commons database.
- Created, updated and edited file metadata.
- Reformatted large amounts of data.
- Published an eBook of a faculty paper.
Research Analyst
PrivateRaise.com
06.2006 - 01.2011
Education
Master of Library & Information Science -
University of Rhode Island
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
New York University
Skills
- Teaching
- Research
- Editing
- Publications
- Cataloging practices
- Creative programming
- Digital archiving
- Metadata creation
- Reference services
- Collection management
Publications
Rhode Island College Campus Art Inventory
Personal Information
Title: Special Collections Librarian
Languages
Spanish
Elementary
A2
Japanese
Beginner
A1
Timeline
Librarian II Special Collections
City of San Diego
02.2022 - 02.2023
Archivist
California State Library
09.2017 - 06.2018
Librarian
San Francisco Public Library
11.2015 - 09.2017
Digital Initiatives Librarian
Rhode Island College
03.2014 - 06.2015
On-call Reference Librarian
Providence Community Library
07.2013 - 06.2015
Professional Field Experience
Rhode Island College
01.2013 - 06.2013
Research Analyst
PrivateRaise.com
06.2006 - 01.2011
Master of Library & Information Science -
University of Rhode Island
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
New York University