I want to be your Digital Asset Manager.

I became a librarian so that I could support and empower people to educate themselves. In my current role, I work with adult learners from all walks of life, helping them find information and navigate the digital world. Although I like my job, I am looking to move into a career that allows me to be creative, work independantly, and expand my technical skills.

I want to work with a team that endeavors to organize the world’s educational and professional knowledge. Keep reading to find out why I think I'm a perfect fit for you Digital Asset Manager position.

You're looking for someone with an MLIS.

I recently earned an MLIS from Valdosta State University. I also hold a BA in English Literature and an MS in Book Publishing from Portland State University. While earning my first graduate degree, part of my coursework was actually publishing books through Ooligan Press. I focused on book marketing, where I developed marketing plans, built ad campaigns, planned book launches, and set up author events. This degree, coupled with my MLIS, has made me an expert in connecting people to information and promoting literacy tools.

You need someone who is patient and capable of working independently.

Earning an MLIS while working full-time and raising a son means that I'm not only capable of working independently on long projects, I'm also able to prioritize and meet deadlines. In my daily life as a public services librarian, I alternate my time between answering complex research questions and working on long-term projects. Balancing isn't an act, it's an activity.

I'm a tech-savvy librarian.

I thrive on learning new technology. During my MLIS, I focused on library technology. I learned how to design a database and write basic SQL queries. I coded basic websites (like this one) and honed my skills managing spreadsheets and making presentations. I've also worked as a graphic designer and have strong Photoshop skills. I'm also interested in AI-powered technology and have developed an Intro to AI Tools program at my library.

The entrepreneurial spirit is strong in this one.

My day job is in the public sector, but my husband and I have a side hustle. Our business, Data Digital, is currently focused on helping small business owners reclaim and recover their websites. My husband is a full-stack developer, and over the years he's helped dozens of small business owners take back their websites after they've been ghosted by other web designers. My role is primarily marketing, but I also write copy and edit photos.

Recently, we've been looking to expand what we do into the emerging field of AI. Together, we're working on developing AI-powered apps and are about to launch one aimed at the library industry. We're also working on an AI-powered game that makes writing a story fun.

You want someone who can support UX and SEO.

I'm always thinking about user experience. One of my favorite things to do is test new technology and make suggestions for improvement. One of my husband's former employers even jokingly gave me a "bug finder" award because I'm always getting in there and using the things he develops.

I'm deeply committed to expanding accessibility. I've done ADA audits on library websites as a part of my MLIS coursework, so I'm familiar with the tools that measure accessibility. I also believe it's important to empower all people, regardless of their formal education and background, to continue learning throughout their lives.

To me, SEO is the tech company version of what librarians call findability. Educational websites often suffer from the same problem library websites do: there's so much information that it can be difficult to hone in on just what you need. Here's a place where my librarian brain can really make a difference. I'm familiar with multiple classification and cataloging systems. You need someone who can see the relationships between topics and create systems of organization that improve findability. I can do that.

I love writing documentation.

According to my coworkers, I'm also quite good at it. I strive to create documents that are easy to find and use. I value writing that is succinct but never stiff. Have you ever had a coworker that you dreaded asking a question because you knew that listening to the answer would be painful? Good documentation is like the coworker who can answer questions without droning on.

I'm a recent convert.

After seeing your job posting, I signed up to use Brainscape to study Spanish. So far, I'm loving it. I'm making flashcards to help me with verb tenses. I keep thinking of so the times when I could have used flashcards to support me in my education. I look forward to discovering more ways it can support my educational goals.