Elizabeth Lopez
Email: me@ElizabethLopez.com
EDUCATION
San Jose State University, San Jose, CA Jan 2023-May 2024
Master of Library and Information Science; Archival Studies & Special Collections Management
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL Sept 2003-May 2005
Master of Fine Art in Painting and Drawing
The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX August 1998-May 2002
Bachelor of Arts in Fine Art
EXPERIENCE
Library Assistant Manager, Austin Public Libraries, Austin, TX July 2023-May 2024
• Manage intricate collection of library system within branch and other branches
• Work across departments to facilitate collection management, programs; identify areas for growth and plans to adapt
• Collaborate and strengthen partnerships with stakeholders/non-profit organizations for resource sharing and programs
• Provided empathetic and friendly customer service demonstrating understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion
Archives Collections Assistant, LBJ Presidential Museum and Archives, Austin, TX Oct 2022-May 2023
• Highly organized cataloging, assessing, identifying and rehousing personal papers collection for online digitization
• Survey collections and formats to facilitate discovery and access
• Independently analyze and troubleshoot conservation and organization of items
• Responsible for proper handling, packing and rehousing special collection of delicate materials
• Maintains accurate and detailed records, verifies accuracy of information, and records information
• Compile and maintain collection information to support housing and reshelving activities
Public Services Librarian and Archives Assistant Huston-Tillotson University, Austin, TX Sept 2021– Jan 2023
• Collaborate with colleagues with description, preservation, and digital imaging of items in repository
• Cataloged objects into online database for digitization with accurate data entry and collections care
• Facilitate the safe movement and rehousing of delicate African Art collection and archival photo collection
• Identify materials that are ready for digitization and keep current on emerging collections care techniques
• Perform repository/storage room maintenance, conservation care, and monitoring temperature and humidity
• Create metadata and inventory using assigned excel spreadsheet and DACS metadata schema standards
• Labeling and barcoding books, collection materials and item records in OCLC
Programming Coordinator and acting Registrar, Big Medium, Austin, TX Oct 2021-May 2023
• Produced and assisted all aspects of Big Medium’s programs, exhibitions, and sponsored projects
• Oversaw proper art handling of items, packing, and shipping; domestically and internationally
• Transfer and transport of materials to and from storage in collaboration with curator and artists
• Manage communication with artists, vendors, shippers, museums, and galleries for installation, storage and logistics
• Responsible for art collection care, conservation and maintenance of storage area including collection movement
• Developed logistical plans, scope of exhibition installations and project schedules with team and volunteers
SAM Gallery Coordinator, The Seattle Art Museum, Seattle, WA June 2013– May 2018
• Assisted Gallery Director with development, scheduling, and execution of monthly exhibitions
• Responsible for end-to-end processing of materials in collection for exhibitions
• Organized gallery collection and maintained proper accountability in online database records
• Worked collaboratively with museum staff within several departments and managed volunteers for the gallery
PERSONAL
• Proficient in G Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite
• Proficient in Teams, Slack, Zoom, Box, WordPress, Asana, Trello, Workday, Dropbox, OCLC, TMS
• Knowledge of metadata schemas including Dublin Core, MARC, DACS, etc.
• 8+ years of experience in non-profits, collections care, conservation as well as museum/library best practices