Cordelia Blackwood
Professional Librarian | Information Literacy Specialist | Community Engagement Leader
| Phone: | (555) 847-2931 |
| Address: | Portland, OR |
| Website: | https://cordeliablackwood.com |
| Email: | [email protected] |
- Dedicated librarian with 6 years of experience transforming traditional library services into dynamic community learning hubs through innovative programming and digital resource management
- Proven expertise in implementing emerging technologies, including successful RFID system deployment that reduced checkout processing time by 40% and increased patron satisfaction scores to 94%
- Accomplished instruction specialist who developed information literacy curricula serving 1,200+ students annually, with 89% demonstrating improved research competencies
- Bilingual professional (English/Spanish) with demonstrated success in creating culturally responsive programming that increased diverse community engagement by 65%
- Strategic collaborator who secured $75,000 in grant funding for digital equity initiatives and established partnerships with 12 community organizations
Work Experience
Multnomah County Central Library
Senior Reference Librarian
June 2021 - Present
- Spearheaded digital literacy initiative serving 800+ adults annually, resulting in 78% improvement in participants' technology confidence scores and 45% increase in digital resource usage
- Designed and implemented comprehensive information literacy instruction program for community college partnerships, reaching 1,200+ students with 89% demonstrating improved research skills
- Led cross-departmental team in migrating to Alma ILS, training 25 staff members and reducing cataloging processing time by 35% while maintaining 99.2% accuracy rate
- Developed specialized research guides using LibGuides platform, creating 15 subject-specific resources that decreased reference consultation time by 30% while increasing patron independence
- Established "Tech Café" program attracting 150+ seniors monthly, bridging digital divide through personalized technology instruction and peer mentoring opportunities
Lewis & Clark College Watzek Library
Academic Librarian
August 2019 - May 2021
- Provided specialized research support for undergraduate and graduate students, conducting 200+ individual consultations annually with 95% satisfaction rating
- Created innovative "Research Bootcamp" series for first-year students, improving library resource utilization by 60% and reducing failed research assignments by 25%
- Managed special collections digitization project, processing 2,500 historical documents using CONTENTdm and Dublin Core metadata standards
- Collaborated with faculty to integrate information literacy into curriculum, developing assessment tools that demonstrated 82% improvement in student citation accuracy
- Coordinated interlibrary loan services, maintaining 48-hour average fulfillment time while managing 3,000+ annual requests
Beaverton City Library
Children's Librarian
September 2018 - July 2019
- Launched bilingual storytime program that attracted 75+ families weekly, increasing youth circulation by 85% and expanding community reach to underserved populations
- Developed STEAM programming for ages 6-12, including robotics workshops and coding clubs that engaged 300+ children and received $15,000 community foundation grant
- Curated diverse children's collection emphasizing multicultural literature, increasing representation by 40% and earning recognition from Oregon Library Association
- Partnered with local schools to provide summer reading support, preventing learning loss for 450+ students through targeted literacy activities
Education
University of Washington Information School
Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS)
September 2016 - June 2018
GPA: 3.9/4.0 | Beta Phi Mu Honor Society
Relevant Coursework: Information Architecture, Digital Libraries, Community-Based Information Services, Research Methods in Library Science
Relevant Coursework: Information Architecture, Digital Libraries, Community-Based Information Services, Research Methods in Library Science
Reed College
Bachelor of Arts in History
September 2012 - May 2016
Magna Cum Laude | Phi Beta Kappa
Thesis: "Digital Preservation of Oral Histories: Community Memory in the Information Age"
Thesis: "Digital Preservation of Oral Histories: Community Memory in the Information Age"
Technical Skills
Integrated Library Systems: Alma (expert), Sierra (advanced), Koha (intermediate), Evergreen (intermediate)
Cataloging Standards: RDA, MARC21, AACR2, Dublin Core metadata, LCSH, Dewey Decimal Classification
Database Management: ProQuest Central, EBSCO Discovery Service, JSTOR, PubMed, Gale Academic OneFile
Digital Tools: LibGuides, Omeka, CONTENTdm, WordPress, Springshare products, Google Workspace
Programming Languages: HTML/CSS (intermediate), Python (basic), SQL (basic)
Emerging Technologies: RFID systems, makerspaces, 3D printing, virtual reality programming
Publications
Building Digital Bridges: RFID Implementation in Mid-Size Public Libraries
Public Library Quarterly
April 2022
Vol. 41, Issue 2, pp. 156-172
Culturally Responsive Programming: Engaging Latinx Families in Library Services
Library Journal
September 2021
Featured Article
From Stacks to Screens: Teaching Information Literacy in Hybrid Learning Environments
College & Research Libraries News
July 2021
Vol. 82, Issue 7, pp. 298-301
Honors
Oregon Library Association Early Career Librarian Award
Oregon Library Association
2022
Recognized for innovative programming and community engagement initiatives
Beta Phi Mu International Library & Information Studies Honor Society
Beta Phi Mu
2018
Inducted for academic excellence (top 10% of graduating MLIS class)
American Library Association Emerging Leader
American Library Association
2020
Selected from 400+ applicants nationwide for leadership development program
Certifications
Google for Education Certified Trainer
Google for Education
2021
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
Project Management Institute
2020
Spanish Language Proficiency Certificate
Portland State University
2019
Professional Skills
Instruction & Training
Information literacy curriculum development, adult learning principles, assessment design
Community Engagement
Program development, cultural competency, partnership building, grant writing
Languages
English (native), Spanish (professional working proficiency)
Specialized Knowledge
Digital preservation, government documents, genealogy research, rare books handling
Conference Presentations
Makerspaces on a Shoestring: Creative Programming for Small Budgets
Pacific Northwest Library Association Annual Conference
October 2022
Session attended by 120+ library professionals
Assessment Strategies for Information Literacy Instruction
ACRL Oregon Chapter Spring Symposium
May 2021
Co-presenter
Professional Engagement
American Library Association (ALA)
Member
since 2018
Active in Reference and User Services Association (RUSA)
Oregon Library Association
Member
since 2018
Served on Conference Planning Committee 2020-2022
Public Library Association
Member
since 2019
Volunteer reviewer for programming grant applications
Association of College & Research Libraries
Member
2019-2021
Contributed to Information Literacy Framework implementation resources