Syllabi analyses have long been used by librarians to inform collection development and information literacy instruction. However, time-intensive manual syllabi analyses have only been viable in smaller institutions with dedicated librarian capacity. Community college librarians, who tend to serve large institutions with limited capacity, have been unable to benefit from this approach. I collaborated with liaison librarians at Portland Community College (PCC) to develop an accessible and automated syllabi analysis method. I successfully identified and customized an open-source text mining tool to create PCC-specific query templates, and developed detailed documentation to empower librarians to use and customize the tool themselves.

At a local elementary school, there has been interest from students, parents and staff in a library makerspace but the program is limited due to staffing and time constraints. Working with the organization reDiscover, we expanded the makerspace program at the school library. We developed lesson plan curriculum, activity guides, and a catalog of children’s literature that support making. Our project led to expanded opportunities for hands-on learning and for students to develop their creativity, greater integration of makerspace ideology into the library activities, alternative ways for students to build connections to literature, and resources for a continued maker program.

Our Project in the Ballard High School Makerspace focused on planning passive crafting programming and workshops in collaboration with student-led groups. Acknowledging the need for self-led, simple crafts, that students can use to destress during lunch, we shifted focus to smaller, more accessible activities. We facilitated 12 successful lunchtime passive programming craft activities, which engaged 272 students. Collaboration with student groups guided our facilitation of in-depth workshops. We hosted workshops with three student organizations. Challenges included scheduling conflicts, materials acquisition, and skills transfer. Despite obstacles, our project enhanced student engagement and offered meaningful creative opportunities that spoke to student passions.

Our project tackles the challenges of high food delivery costs, limited meal options, and inefficient deliveries for university students on campus. Integrating a "Mass Delivery" feature into the existing DoorDash app enables students to participate in group orders at designated campus food lockers, significantly reducing the cost per meal and delivery times. Our results from testing with students demonstrated both cost savings and increased convenience. This project makes a significant difference in the lives of students by providing them with a more affordable and efficient way to access meals, allowing an increased focus on studies and less on meal logistics.

In today's fast-paced world, where stress and anxiety are prevalent, prioritizing mental health is crucial. Our app harnesses the power of wearable device data, such as Apple Watches, to empower users with personalized insights and recommendations for enhancing their mental well-being. By leveraging continuous data tracking and machine learning algorithms through Splunk, our user-friendly platform offers instant guidance, fosters greater awareness, and promotes proactive mental health management. With a focus on accessibility and engagement, our solution represents a significant step towards mental wellness in the digital age.

Recognizing the need for warmth in the winter and the inefficiencies of manual paper processes, our project, sponsored by Pierce County Human Services, aims to streamline energy assistance processing for low-income residents. Through a centralized application portal and database, this user-friendly online platform, accessible via mobile and desktop, prioritizes equity in information access for low-income communities. By minimizing application errors and the need for phone calls or mail, residents gain faster access to energy assistance. We address critical access issues related to affordability and financial support in underserved populations, ensuring compliance and enabling robust data collection for informed decision-making.

I’ve worked with an independent video store, Movie Madness, to clean their database of 90,000+ film titles to ensure consistency, accuracy, and completeness of every record. They acquired a new POS system in 2015 that acts as their film database which made it simple for them to input new film information. However, they had a backlog of film data that was not moved over with a consistent framework in mind. My work to clean this data has made their reports more accurate, created a consistent cataloging schema, and made the online search experience for their customers much smoother and enjoyable.

Dining enthusiasts are documenting past meal recollections using several applications such as their notes app, social media platforms, or simply their camera gallery. Within the current market, no centralized platform is dedicated for users to personally journal and revisit their meal experiences. MyMemoMeal caters to those who desire to easily find past their food experiences and document new meals in one platform. With a focus on simplicity and convenience, users can upload pictures of their meals to organize and commemorate their food journeys. MyMemoMeal strives to be a valuable resource for dining enthusiasts to cherish and relive their culinary discoveries.

With a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts, the Santa Fe Public Library’s Big Read event focused on “Circe” by Madeline Miller. This meant that affiliated programs and displays during this time would follow a Greek Mythology theme. My capstone project was focused on assisting with this collaborative, community-building event in two main ways: to develop and hold a writing contest, and to create an engaging display at the Southside Branch location. Both were a huge success in terms of participation in the contest – the most they have ever had – and by making it a more immersive experience.

For this capstone project, we explored a collection development challenge for Washington State's open data program. Specifically, we investigated data selection practices at leading government open data programs in the United States. “Selection” in this context refers to the range of practices that determine what and how much data is opened and ultimately published on open data portals. Our final report, which summarizes the state of data selection and best practices across the United States, will help Washington State Library connect individuals and communities to data that will help them flourish.