Daardi Sizemore

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

I am the Archives and Special Collections Librarian for the University.  I am responsible for the University Archives, Southern Minnesota Historical Center, Marilyn J. Lass Center for Minnesota Studies, and Records Management for MSU.

Additionally, I provide or am responsible for:

• Providing reference service to archival material for students, faculty, staff, and the general public
• Providing access to archival collections through online and print finding aids
• Developing and Maintaining the collections for the University Archives, Southern Minnesota Historical Center, and Marilyn J. Lass Center for Minnesota Studies
• Serving as library liaison for History, Women's Studies, Ethnic Studies, and Social Studies.
• Providing researchers with assistance in genealogy or local history research
• Creating and maintaining web pages for the Archives and Lass Center
• Developing informative displays based on archival or Lass Center materials
• Creating guides on information resources
• Providing assistance to departments and offices with record management issues and concerns
• Conducting outreach activities to the university and community regarding my areas of responsibilty

I am available for assistance on a walk-in or appointment basis regarding:

• Research consultation
• Class presentations or handouts
• Collaboration on creating Library assignments for classes

MSU students, faculty and staff: feel free to contact me by e-mail or by phone at (507)389-5949.

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PROFESSIONAL INFORMATION:

Education
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, Wisconsin
B.S.-Cum Laude 1997 History

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
M.A. 1999 History

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
M.L.I.S. 1999

Experience

Archives and Special Collections Librarian
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Library Services
Mankato, Minnesota
August 1999-Present

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PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS & MEMBERSHIPS:

MSU Library Committees

• Personnel, 2002-present
  Chair, 2005-present
• Library Web Team, 1999-present
• Disaster Recovery Team, 1999-present
  Chair, 2000-present
• Faculty Development Committee, 2000-2002
  Chair, 2000-2002
• Faculty Elections Committee, 2000-2002
  Chair, 2000-2001

MSU Faculty Committee

• Library/Unaffiliated Unit Representative, 2004-present
• Graduate Faculty Sub Meet and Confer, 2000-2004
  Chair, 2002-2004

State Committee

• Minnesota Digital Library Steering Committee, 2001-present

Memberships

• Academy of Certified Archivists, 2001-present
• Midwest Archives Conference, 2000-present
  Council Member, 2005-present
  Fall 2002 Program Committee Member
  Fall 2003 Program Committee Co-Chair
• Minnesota Library Association, 2001-2003
• Society of American Archivists, 1998-present
• Twin Cities Archives Round Table (TCART), 2000-present
  President, 2002-2004

Research

• South Central Minnesota Veterans History Project

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OTHER INTERESTS / BOOKMARKS

• Member, Mankato Downtown Kiwanis, October 1999-present
• Faculty Advisor for Minnesota State University, Mankato Circle K, September 1999-present
• South Central Minnesota Genealogy Expo