I am an aspiring digital librarian studying at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. I am also a highly competent library assistant with several years of experience working in academic libraries.
Introduction
Hello, I am Al Schraeder. I am pursuing my master of library and information science degree at UNCG. In my education I have learned about key concepts, impactful theories, and best practices in archival preservation, cataloging and classification schemes, computer technologies for information management, digitization and digital collections, information organization and ethics, library services and leadership, and metadata standards. I am eager to help the curious from every walk of life connect to the information that advances their objectives and growth. Humanity is at its best when we work together to share our knowledge and perspectives through open and accessible structures.
Knowledge and Skills
Natural Languages:
English (expert)
French (elementary)
German (basic)
Spanish (basic)
Markup Languages:
CSS (basic)
HTML (basic)
XML (elementary)
Query Languages:
SQL (elementary)
Programming Languages:
JavaScript (basic)
Python (basic)
Metadata Standards:
CDWA
Dublin Core
EAD
LIDO
MARC 21 Bibliographic
MODS
VRA Core 4.0
Classification Schemes:
DDC (elementary)
LCC (elementary)
Library Services Platforms:
Alma Ex-Libris
OCLC WorldShare Management Service
Digital Management Systems:
CONTENTdm
Database Management Systems:
MS Access (elementary)
Citation Management Software
EndNote 21
Other Software Tools:
Adobe After Effects (elementary)
Adobe Audition (basic)
Adobe Photoshop (elementary)
Adobe Premiere (elementary)
MS Excel (elementary)
MS PowerPoint (elementary)
MS Word (intermediate)
I have worked at several academic libraries as a reference and access services assistant:
Walter Clinton Jackson Library at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (2024-present),
Coy Cornelius Carpenter Library at the Wake Forest School of Medicine (2023-present),
James Addison Jones Library at Greensboro College (2010-2015)