Academic Librarian

The mission at Sandia National Laboratories to push the envelope in scientific discovery and technological innovation mirrors my zeal for empowering the scholarly community. As an academic librarian, I view my position not merely as a guardian of information but as an enabler that equips researchers with essential tools and resources to advance their projects. My commitment to building bridges of collaboration and improving access to scholarly content echoes Sandia's dedication to the forefront of innovation. My leadership role at Alamosa in transforming over 51 unique texts to digital form led to an impressive 33% surge in the accessibility of online resources. Under my guidance, adopting the Evolve Library classification system cut down search durations by nearly a quarter, while my mentorship of a team of 11 librarians amplified our efficiency and service quality. As an acquisition librarian at the University of New Mexico, my initiative to analyze resource usage boosted material engagement by 18%, added over 12,000 new digital titles to our collection, and slashed the acquisition process time by almost two weeks. These accomplishments showcase my knack for aligning library assets with the demands of academic research. Additionally, my role as a cataloging expert at the New Mexico State Library honed my skills in MARC21, Libris Alma, and OPAC, ensuring the streamlined operation of library systems. My expertise aims to sustain seamless access to library services, weaving resources into educational programs, and promoting information literacy among the academic populace.

Sandia National Laboratories is a multimission laboratory operated by National Technology and Engineering Solutions of Sandia, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Honeywell International Inc., for the U.S. Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration.