Breanna Marie Weston

Education

2006-2007

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

• Master of Science Library and Information Science
• GPA 3.75

2001-2006

University of Hawaii at Hilo

• Bachelor of Science in Biology, Cell and Molecular Track
• Minor in Chemistry
• GPA 3.50

Experience

Adjunct Faculty Librarian

2007-Present

Western Oregon University Library and Media Services

• Evening/weekend reference desk responsibilities, which include a diversity of tasks.
• Variety of projects like creating a workshop series and building a popular fiction collection.
• Taught one section of Freshman Experience Seminar, a course on succeeding in college.

Graduate Assistant

2006-2007

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Life Sciences Division

• Implemented and manage Instant Messenger and Chat services in the Biology Library
• Perform reference desk duties in the Biology Library using available reference materials.
• Familiar with various biology databases, such as Biological Abstracts, Current Contents, etc.
• Create and update subject bibliographies and guides provided by Biology Library

Student Tutor

2005-2006

University of Hawaii at Hilo Upward Bound

• Tutored underprivileged high school students in Biology, Chemistry, Physics and other subjects.
• Mentored and be a role model for future college students on the Big Island
• Supervised Hawaii high school students at leadership, college, and tutoring functions.

Student Research Assistant

2004-2006

University of Hawaii at Hilo Biology Department

• Assisted with histological research of air pollutants like ozone on amphibians and reptiles.
• Conducted experiments to determine the effects of toe clipping on the of E. coqui
• Received vertebrate handling certificate from University of Hawaii system.

Gameroom and Information Booth Attendant

2002-2005

University of Hawaii at Hilo Campus Center

• Managed gameroom, including customer service, cash register, and maintenance of equipment.
• Proposed a $500 renovation of the gameroom, request granted and received $5,000 to refurbish.
• Produced publicity posters and signage, processed reservation requests, created school IDs.

Volunteer

2006-2007

American Library Association Student Chapter Member

2006-2007

Habitat for Humanity Student Chapter Member