Miranda Donnellan, MLIS
Information Architect | Digital Asset Management (DAM) Specialist
Global Mobility & Work Authorization
Dual US/Irish Citizen (EEA National): Full, unrestricted right to work in the European Union (EU/EEA) and the United Kingdom (CTA). No visa sponsorship required.
Professional Summary
Analytical Information Professional with a Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) and a background in Digital Humanities. Specialized in the lifecycle management and strategic optimization of high-value assets through taxonomy development and digital preservation. Proven track record managing $500k+ operational budgets, architecting public-facing digital repositories (Omeka, Preservica), and maintaining operational continuity and risk mitigation in high-pressure environments. Seeking to leverage technical metadata expertise and global mobility in a corporate Digital Asset Management (DAM) or Information Governance role.
Core Technical Skills
Information Governance: Metadata Strategy (Dublin Core), Taxonomy Development, Records Retention, Data Hygiene, Risk Mitigation, Privacy/FERPA Compliance.
Technical Ecosystem:
DAM/CMS: Preservica, Omeka, WordPress, Google Sites, Scalar.
Library Systems: OCLC WMS, WorldCat, Springshare.
Data & Design: Tableau, Excel, Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator), Google Analytics.
Operational Excellence: Budget Administration ($500k+), Stakeholder Management, Technical Writing, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Event Coordination.
Education
Master of Library and Information Science
University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA | August 2024
Honors: Beta Phi Mu – 2024
Graduate Certificate in Public Digital Humanities
University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA | May 2024
Bachelor of Arts in Art History, Classical Literature and Languages
Cornell College, Mount Vernon, IA | May 2017
Honors: Robert E. Keeler Scholarship for Community Enrichment
Benjamin A. Gilman & Critical Need Language International Scholar
Ewha Womans University, Seoul, South Korea | February 2016 – August 2016
Digital Asset & Metadata Projects
Principal Digital Asset Strategist | Cornell Literary Heritage Digital Archive
University of Iowa | 2024
Infrastructure Design: Engineered a dual-platform preservation and discovery ecosystem using Preservica (Bit-level storage) and Google Sites (Institutional access layer).
Data Governance: Developed a custom Dublin Core metadata schema and controlled vocabulary to standardize 200+ legacy records from disparate student researchers.
Business Continuity & Resilience: Navigated institutional IT access revocation by implementing redundant local backup protocols, ensuring 100% project integrity.
Project Lead | Skala Bartizal Oral History Digital Repository
National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library | 2017 – 2018
Digital Migration & Systems Design: Architected an Omeka-based repository to centralize the museum's legacy oral history collection; utilized native features and specialized plugins to optimize content delivery and administrative management.
Schema Standardization: Established a Dublin Core-aligned metadata framework and controlled tag vocabulary to resolve deep-seated discovery issues and ensure long-term interoperability for researchers.
User Centricity: Designed a front-end interface focused on public accessibility, enabling seamless navigation for educators, historians, and the general public.
Metadata Specialist | Historic Preservation Interactive Audio Tour
Mount Vernon Historic Preservation Commission | 2017
Information Architecture: Engineered the metadata backbone for a public-facing interactive audio tour, prioritizing discoverability and mobile-first accessibility for high-traffic historical landmarks.
Stakeholder Synthesis: Collaborated with a cross-functional team of local historians to translate raw archival research into structured, engaging digital content.
Public Asset Management: Implemented a scalable metadata strategy that remains operational, serving as a primary educational resource for the Mount Vernon community.
Work Experience
Front Desk Receptionist [Information & Referral Specialist]
Iowa City Senior Center | 2024 – Present
Strategic Information Retrieval: Facilitate high-volume resource navigation for a diverse stakeholder base, utilizing advanced reference interview techniques to translate urgent needs into actionable service connections.
Operational Continuity & Risk Mitigation: Maintain organizational stability during high-pressure scenarios through professional de-escalation and decisive crisis communication; act as primary liaison for emergency services.
Database & CRM Integrity: Manage membership lifecycles and fiscal transactions within centralized systems; perform routine data hygiene to ensure accuracy for institutional reporting.
Library Administrative Assistant [Information Operations & Fiscal Analyst]
Cornell College, Russell D. Cole Library | 2021 – 2024
Fiscal Administration: Directed the tracking and analysis of departmental budgets exceeding $500,000; ensured 100% accuracy in fund allocation and maintained strict FERPA compliance regarding student records and confidential financial data.
National Data Reporting: Independently synthesized and submitted annual ACRL Academic Library Trends reports, contributing to national-level benchmarking and trend analysis for higher education.
Building Operations Management: Served as Building Manager, overseeing daily safety protocols, resource logistics, and space-use optimization for a multi-use academic facility.
Digital Projects & Volunteer Operations Coordinator
National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library | 2017 – 2018
Information Architecture: Architected the Skala Bartizal Library Oral History Omeka repository; established Dublin Core metadata standards and a controlled tag vocabulary to resolve legacy searchability issues.
Human Capital Management: Recruited and managed a cross-functional team of 100+ volunteers, streamlining museum workflows and daily operational logistics.
Co-Founder & Digital Lead
Undergraduate Network for Research in the Humanities | 2015 – 2018
Global Coordination: Co-founded an international digital research network; successfully coordinated annual conferences with participants from the USA, Canada, Nigeria, and Pakistan.
Digital Presence: Managed the organization’s digital ecosystem, including WordPress site architecture and social media strategy.
Technology Peer Assistant Student Manager
Cornell College | 2014 – 2017
Technical Training: Developed guides and tutorials for Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator) for the campus community.
Team Leadership: Supervised and trained a team of Technology Peer Consultants, ensuring high-quality technical support for student and faculty projects.
Publications
Donnellan, M. (2024, March 7). The literary heritage of Cornell College: Using digital resources to preserve the past. The University of Iowa Libraries Studio Blog. https://blog.lib.uiowa.edu/studio/2024/03/07/the-literary-heritage-of-cornell-college-using-digital-resources-to-preserve-the-past-by-miranda-donnellan/
Donnellan, M. (2024, May 6). The literary heritage of Cornell College: Creating digital resources to support our community. The University of Iowa Libraries Studio Blog. https://blog.lib.uiowa.edu/studio/2024/05/06/the-literary-heritage-of-cornell-college-creating-digital-resources-to-support-our-community/
Additional Certifications
Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) – 120 Hour Certificate
Specialized Certifications in Business English and Teaching Young Learners
CPR/First Aid/AED Certifications
Professional Affiliations
American Library Association (ALA)
Iowa Library Association (ILA)
Beta Phi Mu (Honor Society for Library and Information Science)