My career in libraries began with studying bookbinding, letterpress printing, and hand papermaking at the University of Alabama's MFA Book Arts Program. These crafts, in addition to exploring the book throughout history, form the foundation of my professional and research interests. In the conservation lab I conduct conservation treatments on special collections materials, construct protective enclosures, and work on more broad conservation initiatives. Occasionally, I have the opportunity to work with faculty and researchers in the exploration of the book as object or conduct my own book centered research. One of the things I'm most grateful for within my role are the times that I am able to teach students about the book as a historical, artistic, and craft object. 

Work Experience:

Lecturer, Stamps School of Art & Design, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 2022 -

Conservation Technician, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, 2017 -

Internships:

Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, 2016

Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden, 2016

Education:

MLIS | The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, 2022

MFA | Book Arts, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, 2017

BS | Art Education, The University of North Georgia, Dahlonega, Georgia, 2013