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My first library job—Clerk/Page at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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From the BEGINNING |
Where i am now |
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Libraries were always fascinating, freeing and forgiving. Where can you go when you have no money and the luxuries of life are not available to you--The Library. Public libraries are the equalizers of education. Many people who can't afford formal schooling learn from library visits. Academic libraries are hubs for research and experimentation. I have been fortunate to work for both types of libraries and remain grateful for the experiences they afforded.
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Libraries are still fascinating. No one can deny the beauty of Trinity College Library in Ireland or the Codrington Library in England, the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. and my former employer the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh.
Currently, I spend more time on computers then walking through grand halls with marble floors, the fascination with libraries is different, but still inspiring. |
a lITTLE gray hair is a small price to pay for wisdom and experience
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Currently, Distance Services Librarian for the John B. Coleman Library at Prairie View A&M University.
Published in several peer reviewed journals, including: Journal of Library and Information Service for Distance Learning, Journal of Library Administration and Management, Journal of Librarianship and Information Science, Journal of the American Society for Information Technology. I spend a lot of time looking at technology and how it can be used in libraries to benefit students. My current research, as a doctoral candidate uses virtual and augmented reality to reduce library anxiety. Unfortunately, not everyone feels as comfortable in libraries as I, so I want to understand why and find solutions. |
Current experience:
- Teaching, research and leadership
- Scholarly publishing and presentations
- Grant writing and budget management
- Computer and technology skills
- Communication and marketing experience
- Adjunct and Teaching Assistant-- University of Pittsburgh, School of Library and Information Science
- Progressive promotions while employed at the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh from Data Editor Supervisor, Information Technology Department--Library Assistant, Homewood Branch and the Foundation Center--Manager, Job Career Education Center
Awards:
- BCALA Distinguished Service to the Library Profession, 2017. Presented at the National Conference of African American Librarians, Atlanta, GA, Aug 9-13, 2017. Award given by the Black Caucus of the American Library Association recognizes individuals who hve made significant and extraordinary contributions in service to the library profession, such as introducing new concepts, providing exceptional leadership or setting unprecedented standards for participation in the profession. https://lj.libraryjournal.com/2017/08/shows-events/highlights-from-the-national-conference-of-african-american-librarians/
- Digital Library Federation, HBCU Fellow Award. The award given by the HBCU Library Alliance as part of an IMLS grant sponsored conference attendance at the annual Digital Library Federation Forum, Pittsburgh, PA, October 2017. https://www.diglib.org/dlf-fellow-reflection-elizabeth-brumfield/
- Routledge Distance Learning Librarianship Conference Sponsorship Award, 2016. This prestigious award sponsored by Routledge, Taylor & Francis Publishing Group, honors Association of College and Research librarians who have made valuable contributions to the field of distance librarianship. https://crln.acrl.org/index.php/crlnews/article/view/9474/10736
- International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA), Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) Fellows Award, 2016. http://www.ala.org/aboutala/offices/2016-ifla-imls-fellows