Aileen (Allie) Barton

6600 SE 74th Street Apt. 4105 Oklahoma City, OK 73135

Phone: 580-272-4124 E-Mail: barton_aileen@yahoo.com

Education
Master of Library and Information Science (STUDENT)

January 2015-Present (Graduation Date: May 2017)

University of Oklahoma; Norman, OK

B.A. Communication and Performance Studies/
Minor: Education

August 2011-December 2014

East Central University; Ada, OK

Work Experience
Associate Librarian

December 2015- Present

Metropolitan Library System: Choctaw Library

Supervisor: Mr. Todd Podzemny and Ms. Sydney Ashby
Duties: Provides excellent customer service to customers through reference services and computer assistance.
Plans programs for tweens, ages 9-12.
Library Graduate Assistant

January 2015-December 2015

University of Oklahoma School of Library and Information Science

Supervisors: Dr. Colin Rhinesmith and Dr. Kelvin White
Duties: Conducts research for professors, maintains D2L class websites, helps with recruitment at University of
Oklahoma Major and Minors Fair for Library and Information Science Studies Department, and runs errands as
needed.
Database Project Manager

May 2015-September 2015

University of Oklahoma Baptist Collegiate Ministries (OU BCM)

Duties: Headed up project to organize a database of alumni and current students at the OU BCM. To collect
data for the database, conducted interviews with past alumni and BCM staff as well as created an online
survey. Organized the information in the system, ServantKeeper7 and created an online manual for the office
staff to use when inputting information so the database would be searchable. The online manual can be
viewed here: https://servantkeeper7oubcm.wordpress.com/
Library Student Assistant

August 2013- December 2014

Linscheid Library, East Central University (ECU)

Supervisor: Dr. Adrianna Lancaster, Director of Linscheid Library, Dean of Distance Education, and Dean of
Graduate Studies
Duties: Maintained ECU Graduate and Distance Education websites. Developed plans to create new group
study rooms for the Linscheid Library, including looking for building materials, furniture, technology, and grants
to pay for group study room. Helped gather data for Linscheid Librarys Annual Report. Helped lead freshmen
library orientation, giving tours. Completed other special projects related to the library, graduate studies, and
distance education, Answered phone, provided customer service, and ran errands.

Library Intern

May 2013- August 2013

Linscheid Library, East Central University (ECU)

Duties: Shadowed/worked for five different departments of the Linscheid Library for one-two weeks each,
learning about each department. Worked in Administration office of library. Began developing plans for a new
group study room for the library. Worked in Technical Services. Supervisor: Theda Schwing. Learned basics of
cataloging, copy catalogued and processed new items. Worked in Instructional Services. Supervisor: Chelsea
Baker. Proofread LibGuides, learned about instructional services and what is required of a liaison librarian.
Worked in Collection Services. Supervisor: Dana Belcher. Mapped out electrical outlets in library so furniture
can be placed according to easy access for laptops, iPads, and other electronic devices. Worked in Public
Services. Supervisor: Katherine Sleyko. Learned about public services and had special project in archives.
Family and Consumer Sciences Student Assistant

August 2011- May 2014

Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) Department, East Central University

Supervisor; Dr. Diana Watson-Maile, Chair of FCS Dept.
Duties: Helped organize events for FCS Program. Graded papers. Designed posters/advertisements for the FCS
Program. Answered phone and ran errands as needed.

Volunteer Work
Ada Public Library (2013-2014)
Shelved books according to Dewey Decimal System and helped organize library events.
DaySpring Villa: Human Trafficking/Domestic Violence Womens Shelter (2012-2014)
Organized large groups of volunteers. Supervised volunteers work. Organized events for the ladies of DaySpring
Villa.

Activities and Honors:

Presented at the Oklahoma Library Association (OLA) Conference 2016 in the Fresh Takes Session
NASA Fellow
Research Assistance on the publication Digital Inclusion and Meaningful Broadband Adoption Initiatives.
George Nigh Award Recipient 2015 at East Central University (based on academic achievement, character
and potential contribution to public service)
Oklahoma Library and Information Studies Student Association (OLISSA)(2014-present)
Member of Oklahoma Library Association (OLA) (2014-present)
Member of American Library Association (ALA) (2014-present)
Alpha Chi Member (2013-present)
Member of Presidential Leadership Program at East Central University (2011-2014)
Member of Honors Program at East Central University (2011-2014); completed Honors with Thesis
Founder of Tigers Against Human Trafficking at East Central University (2012)
President of Tigers Against Human Trafficking at East Central University (2012-2014)

References:
Mr. Todd Podzemny
Manager, Choctaw Public Library
Library Phone: 405-390-8418; Cell Phone: 405-414-8291
E-mail: tpodzemny@metrolibrary.org
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Ms. Sydney Ashby

Lead Librarian and Childrens Librarian, Choctaw Public Library
Library Phone: 405-390-8418; Cell Phone: 405-806-0793
E-mail: Sydney.ashby@metrolibrary.org
Mrs. Dana Beach
Lead Librarian and Teen Librarian, Choctaw Public Library
Library Phone: 405-390-8418; Cell Phone: 405-620-5184
E-mail: dbeach@metrolibrary.org
Dr. Betsy Martens
Associate Professor at the University of Oklahoma School of Library and Information Sciences
Office Phone: (918) 660-3376
E-mail: bvmartens@ou.edu
Dr. Adrianna Lancaster
Assistant Vice-President for Academic Affairs/Dean of Graduate Studies at East Central University
Office Phone: 580-559-5368
E-mail: alancaster@ecok.edu