A. Sho Ikeda

sho [at] shoikeda [dot] com

EDUCATION
B.S., Journalism, Communication Studies Minor, University of Oregon, 2004
M.A., Information Resources and Library Science, University of Arizona, 2009

WORK EXPERIENCE
Graduate Assistant, School of Information Resources and Library Science, University of Arizona, March 2008-June 2008, December 2008-August 2009

  • Compiled faculty-produced literature reviews, publications, and research data for a departmental review conducted by the university administration.
  • Published departmental weblog, produced podcasts, and composed e-mail newsletter.
  • Guided students in an online classroom environment and managed tech-oriented class and lab sessions.
  • Engaged with students on a daily basis, answering queries and offering advice and guidance with assignments, course scheduling and career paths.

Baker’s Dozen: Learning 2.0 Arizona Project Assistant, Pima County Public Library, September 2008-December 2008

  • Promoted education project on library applications of Web 2.0 tech.
  • Supported librarians in an online community, answering queries and conducting user surveys.
  • Presented project summary and conclusion at 2008 Arizona Library Association Annual Conference.

Student Assistant, Special Collections, University of Arizona, June 2008-August 2008

  • Cataloged digital materials using metadata tags and other descriptive elements.
  • Researched historical relevance of materials in relation to Mexico’s colonial and post-colonial periods.

Technical Support Assistant, Center on Teaching and Learning, College of Education, University of Oregon, February 2007-December 2007

  • Provided computer, multimedia and videoconference support and maintenance for staff and administrators.

Temporary Classroom Assistant, David Douglas High School, Portland, Oregon, January 2006-June 2006

  • Aided legally blind autistic student with daily classes, reading materials; tutored in math and other subjects.


MEDIA EXPERIENCE
Multimedia Production Assistant, Oregon Public Broadcasting, Portland, Oregon, April 2005-October 2005

  • Engaged in a variety of duties on the production of a multimedia series on American history.

Intern, Willamette Week, September 2004-December 2004

  • Researched and published election-related events and wrote news stories for largest-circulated Portland alternative weekly.

Senior News Reporter, Oregon Daily Emerald, University of Oregon, June 2003-December 2003

  • Published articles on city, higher education and state legislative issues for prominent student-run newspaper.

Online Editor and Contributor, Oregon Commentator, University of Oregon, September 1999-June 2004

  • Established and developed weblog and reported on campus news for independent and conservative journal of opinion.


PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
President, Library Student Organization, University of Arizona, May 2008- May 2009

  • Organized events and professional workshops for student chapter of the American Library Association.

Webmaster, Student Chapter of the Special Libraries Association, University of Arizona, May 2008-December 2008

  • Transitioned website to new Drupal-based host, updated content, managed e-mail listserv.

Webmaster/Newsletter Editor, Progressive Librarians Guild, University of Arizona,  March 2008-September 2008

  • Edited and published newsletter, updated website and wiki.


OTHER EXPERIENCE
Student Volunteer, Visual Resources Collection, Architecture & Allied Arts Library, University of Oregon, February 2007-August 2007

  • Scanned, edited and uploaded artwork from books and slides into a digital archive for academic use.


PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLICATIONS
“Poster: New Roles for Technology in Language Maintenance and Revitalization,” with Chris Doty, 1st International Conference on Language Documentation and Conservation, Honolulu, Hawaii, March 2009.

“Library 2.0 + 23 Things = Greeting the Future,” with Jen Maney, 2008 AzLA Annual Conference, Glendale, Arizona December 2008.


TECHNICAL SKILLS

  • Windows and Mac operating systems
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Adobe Acrobat, Photoshop, InDesign, Dreamweaver
  • Online database searching skills
  • Blogging platforms (Wordpress, Blogger, MovableType)
  • Social Media/Web 2.0 (Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, Flickr, RSS, wikis)
  • Audio and Video editing (Audacity, iMovie)