Jessica Steytler                                               

jessica.steytler@gmail.com
617-216-8603

Mailing address available upon request

Education

Master of Science, 1998, Simmons College, Library and Information Science

Bachelor of Art, 1997, Ohio University, History.

Research Interests

Records management, collection accessiblity, library 2.0, preservation, book repair, lone arrangers, working with interns and volunteers, regional professional groups, New England history, Congregationalism, library and archive outreach, education and outreach for church historians

Education Experience

Simmons College, GSLIS Continuing Education Instructor, 2007-
In-house workshops at the Congregational Library, 2006-present
Panels at New England Archivist meetings, 2004-2006

Professional Experience

Archivist, Congregational Library & Archive, Boston, MA (2000-present)

Responsible for processing new collections, reviewing and rehabilitating old collections, records manager, minor book repair, preservation, cataloging, reference, outreach, education, seminars, primary web master, primary graphics designer for inhouse publications, contribute to content for library's blog, oversee Simmons archive and records managment interns, share oversight for volunteers, assist with weeding library's circulating collection, oversee scanning projects: images and finding aids.

Archivist, Boston Psychoanalytic Society and Institute, Boston, MA (1999-2000)
Worked part time as the Institute’s archivist; acquired and processed new collections. Special projects: Phillips manuscript collection, 40 linear feet.
Archivist, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Boston, MA (1999)
Hired part time for the Infirmary’s anniversary year; processed and updated collections; assisted public relations with anniversary celebration; created displays.
Library Assistant, Massachusetts General Hospital, Treadwell Library, Boston, MA (1998-2000)
Worked part time on archival and organizational projects; assisted front desk; staffed reading room.
Floral Designer, Castello's Florist & Greenhouse, Mentor, OH (1995-1997)
Apprentice Sign Carver, Sightings Inc., Mentor, OH (1993-1994)

Bibliography

Weblogs

Congregational Library: http://congregational-library.typepad.com/congregational_library/

Articles

New England Archivists:

(incomplete)
Editor:
Records Management For Local Churches. Congregational Library, in-house publication
Preserving Your Local Heritage. Congregational Library, in-house publication
Professional Development

Membership, Professional Associations

Society of American Archivists, 1997-1998

New England Archivists (NEA), 1997-present
Co-Chair of the Outreach Committee, 2001-2002

Chair of Outreach Committee, 2002-2003

Program Committee -spring meeting, 2006
Program Committee -spring meeting, 2008

Speaking Engagements

New England Archivists- Archives on the Road Program:

Boston Public Library, Lower Mills and Codman Square, 2001

Bourne Historical Society, 2002

National Archives and Records Administration, 2002

Jaffrey Public Library, 2003

New England Archivists, Spring Meeting Panelist, 2004

New England Archivists Religious Institutions, Spring Meeting 2005

New England Archivists- Session organizer and moderator, Spring Meeting, 2006
Simmons College- Alumni Event Speaker- 2006
Simmons College- Spoke on the topic “Lone Arrangers” to students, 2007

Congregational Library- Research 101 for Church Historians Seminar: offered at the library and off site, 2006-present


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