Jill Murray Eller

828.773.4287
jill.m.eller@gmail.com

Education
Bachelor of Arts in English, Minor in Music
2001 Appalachian State University Boone, NC

Master of Library Science and Information

2019 University of North Carolina Greensboro

Library Professional Experience

University Library Specialist – Music Library March 2012 – present
Belk Library and Information Commons, Appalachian State University, Boone, NC
 Complete copy cataloging of new acquisitions, including monographs, printed music, recordings, and video media, using
multiple resources and classification systems for a collection of over 45,000 books and scores and 12,700 audio/visual
materials.
 Develop professional skills and proficiencies through participation in ongoing cataloging training--general and music-
specific-- including subject analysis, maps and broadsides, A/V materials, and recently-adopted RDA standards.
 Implement and manage StackMap system for Music Library collection.
 Manage the Music Library’s relationship with third-party bindery to ensure efficient and accurate processing of softcover
materials, including complex score + part publications.
 Coordinate and oversee physical processing of all new materials by student staff.
 Create and maintain LibGuide research guides for each instrument, major area, and specialty subjects.

University Library Technician - Serials November 2008 – March 2012

Belk Library and Information Commons, Appalachian State University, Boone, NC
 Fixed problems with print serials subscriptions. Worked with vendors to correct problems with claimed or missing issues.
 Managed receipt and processing of graduate and honors theses for binding. Coordinated with department representatives
to ensure timely and accurate results.
 Responded to patron-reported problems with electronic serial resources, worked independently and with faculty and staff
to resolve issues and respond to patrons in a timely manner during on-duty hours with library’s E-Resources Team.
 Participated in detailed behind-the-scenes upkeep to ensure smooth, accurate, and comprehensive access to electronic
resources.
 Processed serials and binding invoices in Millenium system.
 Maintained institutional serials holdings records in OCLC.
 Facilitated format changes as serial subscriptions migrated from print to online formats.
 Cross-trained with co-workers to provide support and backup for invoice approval, physical processing, binding, and serials
check-in.

Library Technical Assistant - Music Library May 2003 – December 2004

Belk Library and Information Commons, Appalachian State University, Boone, NC
 Completed copy cataloging of new acquisitions, including monographs, printed music, recordings, and video media, using
multiple resources.
 Revised and updated Columbia-Vassar system manual, with specific focus on clarifying the system’s use for the Music
Library.
 Supervised evening and weekend student staff of four to six students.
 Set up and maintained class reserve materials.
 Completed special projects as assigned, including ongoing cataloging of the Hans Schweiger Collection and a large-scale
reclassification and physical shift of the Library’s LP collection.
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Technology Proficiencies
 III Sierra ILS
 OCLC Connexion
 LibGuides
 StackMap
 ABLE (Advanced Bindery Library Exchange)
 Basic HTML
 Basic Web design and usability
 Eclipse

Committees/Professional Service
 Bivens University Library Fund for Excellence Grant Selection Committee
 Library Student Employee Scholarship Selection Committee
 Peer-training initiative workshop

Supplemental Training
 Library disaster recovery
 RDA transition training
 Library of Congress subject heading analysis
 Ongoing monthly special topics cataloging workshop

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