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)
Articles
New England Archivists:
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Editor:
Records Management For Local Churches. Congregational Library, in-house publication
Preserving Your Local Heritage. Congregational Library, in-house publication
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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