Larissa V. Sullivant
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Cataloging and Acquisitions Librarian, (5/2013 – present)
Perform original and complex copy cataloging. Manage and support library acquisitions.
Train and supervise Cataloging and Acquisitions Coordinator and Electronic Resources
and Print Periodicals Coordinator.
Technical Services Librarian-Library Systems Coordinator, (6/2004 – 5/2013)
Helped set and develop policies and procedures to achieve the Library’s long-range plans
and short-term goals while working closely with the Library Director. Performed original
and copy cataloging in multiple languages and formats. Managed the Library’s database,
Innovative Interfaces. Performed loading and maintenance of vendor supplied cataloging
and authority records. Managed and supported library acquisitions operations, including
librarian-vendor relationships. Managed and coordinated all serials and continuing
resources publications. Trained and supervised student library assistants and volunteers.
Technical Services Librarian-Cataloging Support Supervisor, University of Michigan Law
Library (2/2003-6/2004)
Managed Cataloging Support Unit by directing, coordinating, evaluating the work within
the Unit and supervising three full time paraprofessionals and four student
workers. Set Unit policies and procedures by communicating with my own staff,
the staff of other library departments, and the director of the library. Performed original
and copy cataloging of materials in multiple languages and formats. Participated in the
Library Reclassification Committee and the Library Website Committee.
Head of Technical Services, Ave Maria School of Law Library (7/2001-2/2003)
Managed the Technical Services Department. Responsible for the
development and implementation of long and short term strategic plans, policies and
procedures to ensure continuous improvement of workflow in the department.
Performed original and complex copy cataloging in multiple languages and formats.
Trained and supervised technical services paraprofessionals and student library assistants
assigned to the Technical Services Department.
Cataloging Librarian, Ave Maria School of Law Library (5/2000-7/2001)
Performed original and complex copy cataloging using OCLC Passport, OCLC CatME
and INNOPAC. Utilized AACR2, LCRI, LC classification systems, LCSH, LC Subject
Cataloging Manual, CONSER Cataloging Manual and Cataloging Rules for the
Description of Loose-Leaf Publications. Developed cataloging policies and procedures.
Maintained the Library catalog through INNOPAC, both character-based and
Millennium. Trained and supervised the Cataloging paraprofessional. Trained and
supervised student assistants assigned to the Technical Services Department. Assisted
with management of workflow in the Technical Services Department.
Information Resources Specialist II, U of M Graduate Library - Slavic Unit, Area Programs
(1992-5/2000)
Performed original and complex copy cataloging of monographs, serials and microforms.
Performed authority work. Worked with MARC tagging and search strategies using
OCLC, RLIN and MIRLYN (NOTIS-based ILS). Utilized AACR2, LCRI, LC and
Dewey classification systems, LCSH, LC Subject Cataloging Manual and CONSER
Cataloging Manual. Implemented and monitored procedures for identifying duplicates
and sending appropriate materials to peer institutions. Trained and supervised hourly
employees assigned to pre-order searching and inputting of Slavic acquisitions records
into INNOPAC. Assisted with management of workflow and backlog.
Library Assistant, U of M Graduate Library - Slavic Unit, Area Programs (1991-92)
Conducted pre-order searching and inputting of Slavic acquisitions records. Handled
exchange material inputting, approval plans, as well as confirmatory orders. Edited
MIRLYN bibliographic records for Slavic retrospective cataloging projects (e.g., Kellogg
project).
Directed Field Experience Intern, Research Library, the Detroit Institute of Arts (1-4/2000)
Performed original and copy cataloging of monographs and serials in Slavic languages,
using Horizon and OCLC. Provided reference information to DIA staff, faculty and
patrons.
Directed Field Experience Intern, Database Management Unit, the Detroit Public Library
(1-4/2000)
Wrote and encoded finding aids using Encoded Archival Description Document Type
Definition (EAD DTD) for the National Automotive History Collection.
Russian Language Tutor (1990-92)
Employed as an advanced language instructor through the University of Michigan.
Tutored PhD candidates and upper-level students in translation, semiotics and vernacular
Russian.
EDUCATION
M.L.I.S.
Wayne State University. Graduate School of Library and Information Science.
Honors: the Edith B. Phillips Scholarship for Achievements in Cataloging, the
Women of Wayne Alumni Association Scholarships, the LIS General Scholarship.
M.A.
Moscow State Institute for Foreign Tourism. Graduated with Honors.
M.A. in International Tourism.
B.A.
Moscow State Linguistic University. B.A. in English
and French.
Certificate
Moscow State University, Law Faculty. Enrolled in courses in International Law
and Foreign Languages.
PROFESSIONAL WORKSHOPS AND TRAINING
Foundation of Supervision University of Michigan Human Resources Program. 2002-03.
Advanced Cataloging for Law Librarians--Continuing and Integrating Resources Held at AALL, 2003.
System Administration Workshop INNOVATIVE Interfaces Headquarters. August 9-10, 2005.
Electronic Serials Cataloging Workshop Held at AALL, 2006.
Rare Book Cataloging Course. Rare Book School at the University of Virginia. 2007.
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
American Library Association, 1997 – present
BETA PHI MU, International Library and Information Science
Honor Society, April 2000 – present
American Association of Law Libraries, 2000 – present
Ohio Regional Association of Law Libraries, 2000 – present
Michigan Association of Law Libraries, 2000 – June 2009
Member-at-Large, 2002-2005
President, 2005-2007; Raised $7,000 to help establish the New
Law Librarian Scholarship Fund for recent MLS/MLIS graduates to cover registration fee for
MichALL conferences and AALL annual meetings
SEAALL, August 2009- 2013
LANGUAGES Russian, native speaker. Fluent in French and all Slavic languages. Working knowledge of
Latin, Spanish and German.
COMPUTER SKILLS and Databases: OCLC, RLIN, Cataloger’s Desktop and Classification Plus
software, Westlaw, LEXIS/NEXIS, HeinOnline, INNOVATIVE Interfaces, Horizon, NOTIS, Windows
Microsoft Office, FileMaker Pro, HTML, SGML (both TEI and EAD), Dublin Core.