[Kass is also a writer of historical fiction. Visit her author site at http://KassEvans.com]

Her experience includes:

• Created thousands of metadata records using MARC, Dublin Core and other metadata standards.

• Designed and and led teams that built three different digital resource management systems

• Designed and led teams that built four gateway systems for one-stop searching across multiple metadata standards using harvester, ANSI Z39.50, SOAP Messaging, and other XML technologies

• Developed imaging standards including archiving for different formats based on national best practices

• Developed the technical specifications and foundation for a browseable subject thesaurus integrated with both the search and data entry modules

• Wrote user manuals and conducted training sessions

• Researched and developed policy guidelines covering copyright, privacy, and sensitive information

• Drafted the Five year technology plan for one of the largest colleges in the U.S.

Employment

President, Terra Enterprises, Brandon, FL 33510, http://Terra-Enterprises.com
Dates: Aug. 2005 to pres.
Job Description: Provide both high level and specialized technical support for information management projects including Z39.50 information gateways, document imaging, and digital libraries. Specialize in metadata implementations including: Dublin Core, MARC, and FGDC. Make recommendations on system integration using national standards. Design and manage projects to implement computer applications using MetaStar software of Blue Angel Technologies, HTML, XML, and various multimedia standards and technologies.


U.S. National Park Service, Office of the Chief Information Officer, National Information Services Center, Washington, DC
Dates: Oct. 21, 2001 to July 29, 2005
Position: Digital Library Manager, NPS Focus Program administrator
Job Description: Developed and managed five metadata and/or image management systems for the NPS; provided national guidance on standards and best practices for metadata, imaging, and system interoperability; wrote manuals and trained diverse staff, wrote policy on copyright, coordinated various imaging projects, created thousands of metadata records using Dublin Core standard for digital images, texts, architectural drawings, etc.

Information Management Consultant
Dates: Nov. 1999 to Oct. 2001 (full-time: Oct. 1, 2000 - Oct. 2001)
Job Description: Provided technical advice and hands-on support to several information management projects including two ANSI Z39.50 information gateways.


Miami-Dade Community College, Communications, Computing, and Information Resources, 11011 S.W. 104th Street, Room 1125, Miami, FL 33176
Dates: Jan. 1999 to Oct. 2000
Position: Project Analyst for Information Systems
Supervisor: Jacqueline Zelman, Vice-Provost and Chief Information Officer
Job Description: Designed and supported the organization and management of technical information; designed and implemented MDCC Digital Library and Information Gateway; researched and remained current on standards and technologies impacting the access, management, and preservation of digital collections and other information; created electronic technical documentation to support CCIR projects; worked with other CCIR staff to facilitate the completion of projects


Florida International University, Religious Studies Dept.

DM302, University Park, Miami, FL 33199
Dates: Jan. 1997 to 1999
Position: Adjunct Faculty
Supervisor: Nathan Katz, Chair of Department
Job Description:Developed and taught introductory class on the study of religion. One of first faculty to develop Web-based tutorials to supplement textbooks.


Florida International University, Administrative Systems, University Network Information Services, University Park, Miami, FL 33199
Dates: Jul. 1997 to Dec. 1998
Position: Coordinator for Computer Applications (May 1998 - Dec. 1998)
Position: Coordinator for Data Modeling (July 1997-May 1998)
Job Description: Designed and supported the organization and management of technical information; developed data model, user access interface, and draft policies and procedures for University Digital Library; researched and remained current on standards and technologies impacting the access, management, and preservation of digital collections and other information; created electronic technical documentation for AS/UNIS; developed on-line user assistance information and interfaces for FIU community; supported team projects


Everglades Information Network & Digital Library

FIU Library, University Park, Miami, FL 33199
Dates: Jan. 1997 to Oct. 1997, part-time
Position: Cataloging Coordinator
Job Description: Coordinated the development of a web catalog for the EIN&DL, a virtual library providing access to web, print, and non-print materials to support research on the Florida Everglades. Cataloged new materials in all formats, developed a subject thesaurus, provided web access to technical documentation, and developed technical services workstation including software and electronic tools. Supported the development of the project as needed including making public presentations


Florida International University, Library, Cataloging Dept.

University Park, Miami, FL 33199
Dates:June 1994 to Dec. 1996
Position: Head of Cataloging / University Librarian
Job Description: Supervised 3 FTE professional catalogers, 11 FTE paraprofessionals, and varying number of professional and paraprofessional part-time staff. Organized, planned, and established policies and priorities for the Cataloging Dept. including the creation of records for Acquisitions, cataloging, authority control, database maintenance, and labeling. Coordinated the cataloging needs of all departments and acted as liaison and resource with Cataloging at the North Campus. Served on various administrative committees.


University of Pennsylvania, Van Pelt Library, Original Cataloging Dept.

Philadelphia, PA 19104-6206
Dates:January 1990 through March 1994
Position: Social Sciences Cataloger
Job Description: Performed original cataloging of monographic materials in the social sciences and humanities for the main and 3 branch libraries; also cataloged computer files; organized minimum level cataloging projects and trained and supervised the students working on the projects; assisted colleagues with computer questions; trained temporary cataloger


University of Miami, Otto G. Richter Library, Catalog Dept.

Coral Gables, FL 33124
Dates:9/85-12/89
Position: Asst. Professor and Head of Serials Cataloging Section (6/88-12/89)
Job Description: Cataloged all serials except for periodicals; oversaw unit which processed periodicals; supervised 4.5 FTE; developed new policies and procedures as needed; coordinated SEFLIN union list of periodicals; planned for automation; Religion bibliographer
Dates:9/85-5/88
Position: Asst. Professor and Catalogue Librarian (9/85-5/88)
Job Description: Original and copy cataloging of monographs in the humanities, social sciences and literature; Religion bibliographer

Education

M.Ln. Library and Information Management

Emory University, Atlanta, GA 1985

M.A. New Testament

Claremont Graduate School, Claremont, CA 1985

M.A. Religion

Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL 1984

B.A. Religion

University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 1979

Publications, Conference Papers, and Professional Participation

Information Management

"NPS Focus Digital Library: Preserving America's Information Resources" - presentation on imaging/metadata to the National Register for Historic Places, April 7, 2005

"What is XML and Why Should You Care?" - presentation to the Web Council, National Park Service, Dec. 3, 2002

Dublin Core Metadata Initiative - participated in international meetings that developed the standard in 5/1997 (Helsinki), 6/1998 (Washington, DC), 7/1999 (Frankfurt), and 8/2000 (Ottawa)

"Building Gateways to Digital Resources" - presentation at the American Society for Information Science (ASIS) Annual Conference, Nov. 3, 1999.

"Starting a Digital Library on Your Budget" - presentation to the Special Libraries Association (SLA), Florida and Caribbean Chapter Oct. 23, 2998.

"Developing a Basic Technical Services Workstation" - presentation to the Florida Library Association, Technical Services Interest Group, May 8, 1997.

"Implementing New Cataloging Workstation Software: Being a Beta Test Site" with Mirtha Hernandez and Malka Schyndel - Poster session delivered at the American Library Association Annual Conference, July 12, 1996.

"MARC Format Integration and Seriality: Implications for Serials Cataloging," Serials Librarian, vol. 18, no.1/2 (1990), p.37-45.




Ancient World

"Friendship in the Greek Documentary Papyri" in Greco-Roman Perspectives on Friendship, edited by John T. Fitzgerald (Decatur, GA: Scholars Press, 1997) Originally presented as an invited paper to a special session of the Society of Biblical Literature's Hellenistic Moral Philosophy and Christianity Section devoted to friendship in the ancient world, Nov. 1991.

"Alexander the Alabarch: Roman and Jew" - invited paper to the Philo of Alexandria Seminar of the Nov. 1995 annual meeting of Society of Biblical Literature. Published in SBL Seminar Papers, 1995. See summary

"P.Oxy. VI.903, Domestic Violence, and Women's Rights in Roman Egypt" - presented to a special session of the SBL Women in the Biblical World Section devoted to violence against women in the Biblical world, Nov. 1992.