Educational Background
Savannah College of Art and Design Atlanta, GA
MFA in Writing coursework; January 2015-June 2016
Emporia State University Portland, OR
MLS; graduated August 2012
Columbia College Chicago Chicago, IL
MFA in Book and Paper Art coursework; September 2008-May 2009
Illinois State University Normal, IL
BS in Art Education K-12; graduated December 2006
Professional Experience
University of Arizona Libraries, Tucson, AZ
CATalyst Studios Outreach & Creative Programs Specialist – Sept 2019-Present
Northern Arizona University Cline Library, Flagstaff, AZ
Teaching, Learning and Research Services Librarian (Arts/Humanities) – July 2016-June 2019
Savannah College of Art and Design ACA Library Atlanta, GA
Research and Instruction Librarian – November 2014-June 2016
City Colleges of Chicago Daley Library Chicago, IL
Reference and Instruction Librarian – May 2014-October 2014
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology Chicago, IL
Outreach and Instruction Librarian – November 2013-October 2014
Center for Research Libraries Chicago, IL
Library Assistant – February 2013-April 2014
Read/Write Library Chicago, IL
Outreach Coordinator – January 2013-October 2014
University of Chicago Regenstein Library Chicago, IL
Reference Associate – January 2013-November 2013
University of Chicago Mansueto Library Chicago, IL
Circulation Services Supervisor – September 2012-November 2013
Smithsonian Institution Libraries, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden Washington, DC
Professional Development Intern – June 2012-July 2012
John M Flaxman Library, Special Collections Chicago, IL
Project Intern – March 2012
Clawson Library at Q Center Portland, OR
Project Volunteer – September 2011-May 2012
University of Oregon Portland Library and Learning Commons Portland, OR
Library Assistant – September 2010-May 2012
Polaris Charter Academy Chicago, IL
Art Teacher – September 2009-June 2010
AmeriCorps Project YES! at Polaris Charter Academy Chicago, IL
Teacher – September 2007-June 2008
Oregon Public Library Oregon, IL
Children’s Program Librarian – January 2007-June 2007
Milner Library at Illinois State University Normal, IL
Book Preservation Assistant & Information Desk Attendant – May 2003-May 2005
Select Presentations
SLA Education Division (Jan. 2019) “Critical Visual Literacy & Gender“. // Co-presented webinar.
Critical Librarianship and Pedagogy Symposium Conference, Tucson, AZ (Nov. 2018). “Empathic Design at the Intersection of Critical Pedagogy and Neoliberalism.” // Co-facilitated workshop.
Joint Conference of Librarians of Color Conference, Albuquerque, NM (Sept. 2018) “Making On Purpose: Designing Inclusive Events and Spaces.“ // Co-presented workshop.
Art Libraries Society of North America, New York, NY (Feb. 2018) “From the Margins to the Center: Cultivating a Critical, Reflective and Radical Practice in Art Librarianship” // Co-facilitated workshop
Arizona Library Association Annual Conference, Mesa, AZ (Oct. 2017). “Creating Inclusive Maker Spaces Across Arizona: #AZmakersWTF” // Poster presentation
Arizona Archives Summit, Tucson, AZ (Oct. 2017). “Cultivating Courage in Our Profession and Our Communities” // Invited presentation
Women in Techmakers Hack-a-Thon, Tucson, AZ (Sept. 2017). “The Art and Science of Collaboration” // Co-presented workshop.
Art Libraries Society of North America, New Orleans, LA (Feb. 2017)
Association of College and Research Libraries, Baltimore, MD (Mar. 2017)
“CREATE: Adapting the ACRL Framework for Information Literacy to Studio Art & Creative Research Practices” // Poster
Art Libraries Society of North America, Seattle, WA (March 2016)
“Making Sense of Threshold Concepts Through Graphic Design Collaboration and the Student Lens” // Presentation
Pyramid Atlantic, Washington, DC (May 2014)
“Self-Preservation: Artists’ Books” // Participatory workshop
Art Libraries Society of North America, Washington, DC (May 2014)
“Artists’ Books and Zines on Wheels: How Read/Write Library Promotes Our Non-Circulating Collections” // Presentation
Association of College and Research Libraries, Chicago, IL (June 2013)
“Hidden Arts Collection: Optimizing Outreach Opportunities” // Presentation
American Library Association, Chicago, IL (June 2013)
“In Our Free Time: Librarians as Community Allies” // Presentation
Professional Organizations and Offices Held
Art Libraries Society of North America Chair of Diversity Committee (2018-2020); Reference and Information Services Section, Moderator (2016-2018), Vice Moderator (2014-2015); Book Art Special Interest Group, Co-coordinator (2013-2016); member (2010-present)
American Library Association GLBT Round Table Program Planning Committee (2014-2015); member (2010-2017)
Association of College and Research Libraries President’s Program Committee (2018-2020); member (2012-present)
Student Chapter of the ALA ESU/SLIM-OR Co-President (2011-2012); Events Coordinator (2010-2011)
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For the most current and detailed version of my resume, please email me at amanda.margaret3 (at) gmail (dot) com
Amanda Meeks 