Professionally, I’ve worked in a number of academic, special library, and archival environments. My work experience in these areas has been supplemented with several independent digitization projects as well. If you have any questions feel free to contact me.

Anthony J. Million

4001 Hyde Park • 7A Columbia, MO 65201
ajmillion@gmail.com

Education

University of Missouri, 2008
Master of Arts
Information Science and Learning Technology
Emphasis in Library Science

Drury University, 2006
Bachelor of Arts with Honors
General History
Minors in German and Global Studies

Selected Work Experience

Missouri Department of Transportation – Jefferson City, MO
Transportation Librarian, Mar. 2009 to Present

Responsible as a solo librarian for original and copy cataloging, management of the MoDOT library, and collection development. Provided answers to complex reference questions. Conducted literature searches, created library advertisements, and submitted publications to national databases. Processed and managed interlibrary loan requests. Directed competitive intelligence and knowledge management activities to support agency performance measure initiatives.  Also, represented MoDOT within various networks and served as lead agency contact for the Library Connectivity and Development pooled fund.

University of Missouri – Columbia, MO
Graduate Assistant, Jan. 2008 to Jan. 2009

Responsibilities included the management of the Step Forward Day volunteer event, Emerging Leadership Program, management of the co-curricular Leadership Certificate Program, and implementation of the Sakai portfolio system. Developed relationships with internal and external agencies. Also developed organizational website, advised students, oversaw two student workers, and coordinated departmental outreach activities with the Office of Service and Leadership.

University of Missouri – Columbia, MO
Research Assistant, Jan. to Dec. 2008

Worked as a metadata specialist for the Picture of the Year International photojournalism contest to map and import archival information into qualified Dublin Core format. Also aided with the implementation of Omeka content management system and developed an on-line archive using PHP, MySQL, and CSS. Developed website layout and coordinated efforts between ISLT and Journalism schools.

Lincoln University – Jefferson City, MO
Adjunct Cataloger, Jan. to Jun. 2008

Assisted in cataloging library materials: primarily digital, non-print, government, and archival items using both Connexion and Millennium software. Completed both original and copy cataloging with aid of contemporary resources, aided in management of library periodicals, classified items and collections, and developed the general collection. Supervised two undergraduate student assistants.

Missouri Historical Society – St. Louis, MO
Archives Digitization Assistant, Jan. to Dec. 2007

Scanned over 1,000 documents, articles, and photographs for the Richard Gephardt Papers while entering compliant Dublin Core metadata. Assisted in design and construction of project website and organized 80+ linear feet of photographic materials. Created EAD encoded finding aids with the Archon content management system and used Connexion software and contemporary cataloging rules to create unique MARC records. Worked with OCLC’s ContentDM software to digitize text materials. Conducted occasional reference service at Library and Research Center.

Internships and Specialized Training

Missouri Historical Society – St. Louis, MO
Historical Artifact Training, Aug. 2007

Trained in the application and use of storage, handling, and moving methodologies for historical artifacts. Completed as a precursor to the rehousing of Missouri Historical Society archival collections.

Missouri Historical Society – St. Louis, MO
Reference and Processing Intern, Sept. to Dec. 2006

Processed and arranged archival collections according to institutional methods and provided reference service to the general public. Conducted primary and secondary research for patrons including genealogical and historical topics. Created finding aids to increase collection accessibility.

Springfield-Greene County History Museum – Springfield, MO
Intern, Jan. to May 2006

Processed and arranged local area historical documents, scanned images and photographs, and prepared for item documentation. Retrieved artifacts, prepared exhibits, assisted in exhibit planning, and aided the head curator.

Papers and Presentations

“Seven Strategies for Search: Transportation Edition” – University of Missouri, University of Iowa Seminar Series, Feb. 2011. [.pdf]

“DOT State Stats: Drupal and Local Data” – Poster Presentation, Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, Jan. 2011 [.pdf]

“Collaborative Web Tools for Transportation Libraries” – Special Library Association Annual Conference, Jun. 2010 [.pdf]

“DOT State Stats: Refreshing Reference With Drupal” – Transportation Librarian’s Roundtable, Jun. 2010 [.pdf]

“Seven Strategies for Search” – MoDOT Lunch and Learn Series, Jan. 2010 [.pdf]

“Leadership and Management Skills for Engineers” – University of Missouri Center for Leadership Development Training Series, Oct. 2008

“Not Set in Stone: A New Account of the Catholic Modernist Crisis” – Drury Undergraduate Honors Conference, Apr. 2006

“Fastened to the Yoke of Custom and Prejudice: Nietzsche on Christianity” – Drury Interdisciplinary Conference Opening Speaker, Feb. 2006 [.pdf]

Awards and Honors

University of Missouri – Lucille Marie Cobb Memorial Scholarship, 2008

Drury University – Cross Country Team Captain, 2005

Related Skills

• Typing: 75 wpm • MS Office Suite • Windows OS • Unbuntu Linux • Visual Web Developer • Adobe CS3 Suite • Connexion Software • Innopac Millennium • Dewey and LC Classification • Public Speaking Abilities • Basic competence in German • ContentDM • MySQL • EAD • MARC • AACR2 • XHTML • CSS • XML • ASP.net • JavaScript • Visual Basic

Professional Involvement

Special Library Association – Transportation Division, Government Division, IT Division, St. Louis Chapter.

•  Secretary of Transportation Division, Sept. 2009 to Present.

Transportation Research Board

•  Information Services Committee Member, Jan. 2011 to Present.

Midwest Transportation Knowledge Network.

•  MoDOT Representative, Mar. 2009 to Present.

Society of American Archivists.

References

Professional references, additional employment history information, and an academic transcript are available upon request.