MATHEW A. WILLMOTT
21 Milton St., Arlington, MA 02474
(781) 859-8127; willmott@mit.edu
Education
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA
Candidate for Master of Science in Library and Information Science, expected graduation date, September 2010.
Courses taken include: Information Resources and Services, Foundations of Information Systems, Internet Information
Resource Design.
Northeastern University
Boston, MA
Master of Science degree in Mathematics, May 2008. GPA: 3.8/4.0. Courses include: Probability, Applied Statistics,
Mathematical Statistics, Analysis, Algebra.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA
Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics, Bachelor of Science degree in Physics, June 2003. Minor in music. GPA:
4.2/5.0. Courses include: Probability, Statistical Inference, Discrete Applied Mathematics, Continuous Applied
Mathematics, Linear Partial Differential Equations, Quantum Physics, Experimental Physics Lab, Waves and
Oscillations, Structures and Interpretation of Complex Systems.
Weymouth High School
Graduated second in class of 400, June 1999.
Experience
Weymouth, MA
MIT Science Library
Cambridge, MA
Library Liaison for Physics
July 2007-Present
Liaising with the MIT Department of Physics to promote library services and resources to the Department and to
advocate for the information needs of the Department within the MIT Libraries. Providing specialized reference
assistance to the MIT physics community. Providing reference assistance to the MIT community as a whole in the
fields of physics and other physical sciences. Offering instruction to students and other researchers in effectively
seeking and managing information. Building a research level library collection in physics and astronomy.
Participating in system-wide committees geared towards completing specific projects or implementing and
administering specific services across the MIT Library system.
MIT Aeronautics and Astronautics Library
Cambridge, MA
Branch Assistant
November 2004-June 2007
Interacted with faculty, postdoctorates, graduate students, and undergraduate students to assist them in obtaining
research materials. Assisted with the planning and teaching of various classes about library tools. Processed new
journals, books, and microfiche as they arrived in the library. Maintained records to match the collection of items in
the library. Updated the library’s webpage. Recorded statistics on library usage. Interviewed prospective student
employees and training and oversaw current ones. Tested new library software and developed documentation for the
training of coworkers on the software. Participated in system-wide committees overseeing various policies,
procedures, and projects in the MIT Library system.
Wolfram Research
Champaign, IL
Special Project Assistant to the CEO
November 2003-October 2004
Worked as an assistant to the president of the company at his home office in Concord, MA, performing a variety of
tasks. Created a daily schedule for the president. Implemented an organizational system for archiving the president’s
documents. Oversaw maintenance of the catalog of the president’s personal library. Created and maintained various
webpages related to the operations of the Office of the President.
MIT Aeronautics and Astronautics Library
Cambridge, MA
Student Assistant
September 2000-August 2003
Planned and implemented a computer database for cataloging microfiche. Interacted with library patrons to assist them
in obtaining research materials. Processed materials as they arrived in the library. Trained newer student employees.
Activities
Charles River Wind Ensemble (2008-present)
MIT Concert Band (2000-2008):
Vice President/Tour Manager (2000-2002), Publicity Manager (2002-2003), Officer-at-large (2006).
MIT Wind Symphony/Wind Ensemble (1999-2002):
Publicity Officer (1999-2001), Stage and Properties Manager (2001-2002).