Charles Burd

Technical Skills

Extensive past use of:

• Windows ME/XP/Vista,
• various distributions of Linux,
• currently working in Mac OS X.

Proficient in:

• Perl,
• XML and XSLT,
• XHTML and CSS,
• Microsoft Office Suite.

Basic knowledge of:

• XSL-FO, TEI, and Apache Cocoon,
• Java, JSP, JavaScript, PHP, Python, and SQL,
• CGI and database access (MySQL),
• Adobe Photoshop, Fireworks, and Flash.

Certifications

CompTIA A+ Certified IT Technician

Experience

03/2010 - PresentAllen County Public LibraryFort Wayne, Indiana

Librarian II

• Assist patrons with subject and computer reference in the Business, Science & Technology Services department.
• Collection management for several Dewey subject areas.
• Maintain Web pathfinders for department.
• Serve on committee for implementation of AquaBrowser discovery platform.
• Created legal pamphlet display.

08/2009 - 03/2010Allen County Public LibraryFort Wayne, Indiana

Circulation Assistant, Librarian II

• Check out and receive materials within the Art, Music, and Media Department.
• Use Sirsi Workflows client to locate, retrieve materials and place holds for patrons.
• Cash handling for payment of fines and purchase of library merchandise.
• Approximately 10 hours a week and as needed working as professional librarian. Duties include reference and collection management of music CDs.

01/2009 - PresentIndiana University, SLISBloomington, Indiana

Technical Assistant

• Maintain the online journal, Digital Humanities Quarterly (www.digitalhumanities.org/dhq).
• Adjust XSLT, CSS, and static HTML on Apache Cocoon platform.
• Program new features via XSLT and XSP.
• Create metadata for new articles.
• Edit and create project documentation.
• Programmed stylesheet transition from custom DTD to TEI.

03/2007 - 05/2008Allen County Public LibraryFort Wayne, Indiana

Computer Reference Assistant

• Assisted library patrons with hardware and software issues, basic network troubleshooting, and Microsoft Office Suite applications.
• Taught classes in Internet Basics.
• Staffed reference desk as a paraprofessional answering ready-reference and limited readers' advisory questions.
• Used Sirsi Workflows client to locate, retrieve materials and place holds for patrons.
• Maintained computers, printers and copiers.

08/2006 - 03/2007Starbucks Coffee CompanyFort Wayne, Indiana

Shift Supervisor, Learning Coach

• Provided excellent customer service in fast-paced environment.
• Supervised and trained partners and attended to cash management.

03/2005 - 03/2007Allen County Public LibraryFort Wayne, Indiana

Volunteer

• Scheduled patrons on computers in the Computer Center and offered computer-related reference.
• Maintained Center computers and printers.

03/2001 - 12/2004Santa Clara County LibraryCampbell, California

Volunteer

• Sorted and shelved books for Friends of the Library book sales.
• Used knowledge of computer applications and programming to price items in those genres.

Education

In progressIvy Tech CollegeFort Wayne, Indiana

Associate of Science in Paralegal Studies

Course work: Introduction to Paralegal Studies, Business Law.

June 2009Indiana UniversityBloomington, Indiana

Master of Library Science

• Honors:
• GPA 4.0/4.0
• Master of Library Science Merit Scholarship

Course work: Computer-Based Information Tools, Reference, Cataloging, Law Librarianship, Collection Development & Management, Database Design, Introduction to Programming I and II, Advanced XML, Web Programming, Library Systems, Evaluation of Information Services, Library Management, and the following workshops: Web Graphics, XML for the Web, Flash, Perl/CGI.

2007Indiana UniversityFort Wayne, Indiana

Bachelor of General Studies, Minor in Linguistics

• Honors:
• GPA 4.0/4.0
• Dean's List (every semester)

2005Foothill CollegeLos Altos Hills, California

Associate in Arts of Business, International Studies

• Honors:
• Graduated with high honors
• Awarded outstanding achievement in Linguistics

Activities

Member of Association for Computing Machinery
Member of American Library Association