Gailyn L. Bopp MLISc Graduate Student

Gailyn L. Bopp MLISc Graduate Student gbopp@hawaii.edu gailynbopp.com PERSONAL SUMMARY Full-time University of Hawaii Mānoa MLISc student dedicated to connecting Hawaii s community with library and information sources and spaces necessary for lifelong learning by way of information literacy, protection of intellectual freedom, and the preservation of archival materials. EDUCATION MLISc Library & Information Science (GPA: 4.00) University of Hawaii - Mānoa (Expected: December 2016) B.S. Computer Information Systems Magna Cum Laude (June 2002) A.A.S. Theatre (June 2002) WORK EXPERIENCE Joseph F. Smith Library LIBRARY RESEARCH PARAPROFESSIONAL Reference Department Nov 2014 present Provide reference and information services using print and electronic resources to a diverse patron base in a busy academic library Develop and manage Library Subject Guides specific to various university academic departments and specific research assignments Supervise and train university library student Information Consultant staff ASSISTANT TO THE ACADEMIC VICE PRESIDENTS OF CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION July 2014 Jan 2015 Composed all BYU-H department curriculum change proposals; implement all approved changes in university online catalog, on Major, Minor, and Certificate Requirement Sheets

of 6 Managed and implemented all Drupal updates to Curriculum, Academic Calendar, Registrars, Faculty Resources, Academic Advising, and Catalog webpages Utilized PeopleSoft Recruiting Solutions to create all faculty job postings and manage applicant data Coordinated all onboarding of new faculty, volunteers, and service-missionaries Assisted Associate Academic Vice Presidents of Curriculum and Instruction with day-to-day needs, i.e. travel arrangements, meeting agendas, calendaring, correspondence, scheduling ACADEMIC CALENDAR CHANGEOVER PROJECT LEAD July 2014 Oct 2014 Directed group effort to implement major change in structure of BYU-Hawaii Academic Calendar Coordinated New Academic Calendar information campaign through information booths, posters, student forums, campus bulletins, and faculty emails. Led collection of course-frequency data for all major courses affected by New Academic Calendar change. Managed organized group update of all degree Major Requirement Sheets (MRS), the BYUH Online Academic Catalog, and MAPPER Academic Plan online scheduling tool. ACADEMIC ADVISOR College of Math & Science Jan 2010 Jan 2015 Provided academic advising to undergraduate Biology, Marine Biology, Molecular Biology, Biomedical, Biochemistry, Psychology, and Exercise Sport Science majors. Formulated an outlined Academic Plan for 600+ science majors that schedules completion of graduation requirements within Science major tracks Assisted 4 Department Chairs with curriculum changes in B.S. requirements for 10 Science major tracks, 2 Science Education tracks, and 5 minor tracks in the areas of Biology, Biochemistry, Psychology, and Exercise Sport Science Managed online department Catalog sections for the Sciences, including course and major/track descriptions, course offerings, and online sample schedules per major/track Collaborated with Career and Internship coordinators and department faculty to provide student access to overseas research, internships, and study abroad opportunities.

of 6 TEACHING EXPERIENCE ARTIST IN RESIDENCE INSTRUCTOR - THEA 285R Jan 2011 Mar 2011 Developed course curriculum for BYU-Hawaii Winter 2011 THEA 285R - Theatre Repertoire course to take students on a journey from literary script to theatrical performance Directed THEA 285R student cast in BYU-Hawaii Theatre Department Winter semester Drama performance of Oscar Wilde s Lady Windermere s Fan Taught principles of theatrical stage performance: acting, movement, costume, scenery, stage lighting, dramatic timing, and makeup Instructed in 4-hour cast rehearsals 5 times a week with THEA 285R student performance cast (16 members) Designed thrust-stage scenery, light set-up and cues, and character blocking Conservatoir de la Culture de Tahiti ADJUNCT SPECIAL PERFORMANCE INSTRUCTOR Jan 2007 Jul 2007 (Papeʻete, Tahiti) Adjunct Hawaiian- dance instructor for Tahitian Territorial School for Conservation of Culture (Conservatoire de la Culture de Tahiti) Developed course curriculum and choreography for two courses on Hawaiian hula for 35 students Taught principles of movement, method, and philosophy of hula through student learning of prepared choreography Directed students in weekly rehearsals for final project dance performance at Tiurai (July dance festivities) Fabricated bamboo dance implements and costumes necessary for course COMMUNITY SERVICE / CIVIC INVOLVEMENT Hawaiian Historical Society Archives Volunteer September 2015 present Created an inventory records for recently acquired John Plews collection Weeded duplicate books during thorough cleaning of vault stacks Sorted and priced books for HHS annual duplicate- book sale (Honolulu, Hawaii)

of 6 Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum Library & Archives Archives Volunteer Mar 2015 Oct 2015 (Kalihi, Hawaii) Sorted and housed early 20 th century glass negatives from Waikiki photographer On Char Digitized catalogue material for Bishop Museum Archives collection National History Day Hawaii District Judge & Research Mentor Nov 2014 Apr 2015 (Ewa, Hawaii) Served as Leeward District Competition Judge in Junior Historical Documentary Division Provided constructive feedback to students for future improvement in their research processes Mentored 6 th graders of Laʻie Elementary School in historical research of topic Leadership & Legacy in History Taught research strategies, how to evaluate historical research sources, and proper use of primary and secondary sources STUDENT LEADERSHIP AND PROGRAM INVOLVEMENT Curriculum Committee - University of Hawaiʻi Library and Information Science Program Committee Jan 2016 present Evaluate the Library and Information Science curriculum for adherence to Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs), and to evolve the SLOs themselves Research, recommend and implement changes to the LIS curriculum Collaborate with fellow committee members to propose courses and other educational experiences inside and outside of LIS to meet curricular objectives Nā Hawaiʻi ʻImi Loa (NHIL), University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Executive Board Jan 2016 present Strengthen the Native Hawaiian presence in the LIS profession by creating platforms for discussion of indigenous library and information science topics Serve as Presenter Committee Head to select, invite, and assist panel speakers for the 2016 Hoʻokele Naʻauao Hawaiian indigenous knowledge symposium

of 6 Society of American Archivists Student Chapter (SAAsc), University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa President May 2015 present Elected as SAAsc- UHM President of 30+ member student organization Plan and coordinate professional development opportunities for SAAsc- UHM members (e.g. seminars, workshops, site visits, research) Form and nurture dedicated patron- service relationships with Hawaiʻi archival institutions (i.e. the Hawaiian Historical Society and the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaiʻi) through SAAsc- UHM community service events Attend monthly meetings with the Association of Hawaiʻi Archivists (AHA) to connect SAAsc- UHM members with additional opportunities for professional growth Collaborate with various LIS student organizations (i.e. Hui Dui, ALAsc, HLAsc) to provide activities and assistance for all MLIS candidates of UH- Mānoa LIS program University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa LIS Program Student Guide for ALA Accreditation Team Visit October 2015 Guided ALA Committee for Accreditation External Review Panel on site visit Assisted with coordination and execution of student- led ALA ERP luncheon and student LIS department assessment conversation sessions AWARDS AND FELLOWSHIPS IFLA 2016 Fellowship Grant Recipient - Spring 2016 University of Hawaiʻi LIS Achievement Award Recipient - Fall 2015, Spring 2016 CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS The Society of American Archivists Student Chapter at University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Association of Hawaiʻi Archivists Annual Meeting Poster, co- presented with SAAsc- UHM February 2016 Introducing the Dedicated Patron- Service Site Model Association of Hawaiʻi Archivists Annual Meeting Poster, co- presented with SAAsc- UHM February 2016

of 6 STUDENT PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Society of American Archivists Student Chapter (SAAsc), University at Hawaiʻi at Mānoa President May 2015 present Nā Hawaiʻi ʻImi Loa (NHIL), University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Executive Board Jan 2016 present Hawaii Libraries Association Student Chapter (HLAsc), University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Jan 2015 present Special Libraries Association Student Chapter (SLAsc), University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Jan 2015 present PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS ALA (American Library Association) Feb 2015 present HLA (Hawaii Library Association) Feb 2015 present AHA (Association of Hawaii Archivists) May 2015 - present SAA (Society of American Archivists) May 2015 - present