Dorian McIntush
Librarian at the DC Public Library
I am an Adult Services Librarian at the Anacostia Branch of the Washington, DC public library. In my position I focus on bringing community focused programming to the library. This includes programs such as a book-to-movie night, a knitting and crocheting group, and bringing the Neighborhood Legal Services Program to the library to provide free legal assistance to our customers.
Projects
Calaboose Museum Preservation Needs Assessment
A preservation needs assessment conducted for the Calaboose African American History Museum (CAAHM). Completed for the class Management of Preservation Programs in a team of three. After this assessment was complete, we also wrote a grant application for $10,000 to help implement the changes we recommended.
Texas State Law Library Patron Statistics Tableau Dashboard
A Tableau dashboard visualizing statistics about patrons at the Texas State Law Library. Dashboard shows statistics at the county, house district, and senate district levels as compared to the state level. This dashboard was created to be used in the library's biannual budget hearing at the state legislature.
Texas Digital Libraries Digital Preservation Environmental Impact Report
A report conducted to analyze the energy usage and environmental impact of the Texas Digital Library's (TDL) digital preservation service. Looks at TDL's use of Amazon Web Services and Chronopolis. Completed for the class Management of Preservation Programs in a team of two.
Resume
Education
2021 - 2023
The University of Texas at Austin
Master of Science in Information Studies
Notable Coursework:
Introduction to Information Resources
Digital Libraries
Management of Preservation Programs
Public Libraries
Data Storytelling
Materials for Children and Young Adults
2016 - 2020
Texas A&M University
Bachelor of Arts in English, Minor in Computer Science
Notable Coursework:
Writing About Literature
Gay and Lesbian Literature
Elements of Creative Writing
Introduction to Program Design Concepts
Data Structures and Algorithms
Programming Languages
Work Experience
2022 - Present
DC Public Library
Adult Librarian
Assist library patrons with finding library materials, using computers and other library technology, signing up for library cards, and more.
Plan and execute library programming such as Book-to-Movie night, free Legal Help, and Sit and Stitch
Attend professional development trainings offered by DCPL
2022 - 2023
Texas State Law Library
Library Assistant
Processed remote patron registrations and renewals
Kept track of Google and library website search statistics and sending bimonthly reports
Maintained library website: monthly check for broken links, updating monthly featured titles
2020 - 2021
Austin Parks and Recreation Department
Parks Planning Assistant
Helped manage Cities Connecting Children to Nature initiatives, and the Community Activated Parks Projects program
Created a website for Cities Connecting Children to Nature
2020 - 2020
Austin Public Library
Library Assistant
Created educational content for the Children's Team
Helped maintain book databases
Specific projects included coding education for kids and teens