Hi there! I’m Jacob Muller, a Library and Information Science graduate student in my final semester at Indiana University Bloomington seeking a role in digital collections and either government or academic libraries and archives. My coursework and research focus primarily on information freedom, information justice, and digital collections.

• Conducted research on accessibility and the prioritization of Western practice in digital archives with IU Professor Christina Boyles.
• Managed the operations of two university residence hall libraries through collection development, collaboration across a supervisory team, required administrative tasks, and a regular on-call rotation.
• Trained, scheduled, supervised, and evaluated a staff of 15 library employees.
• Increased monthly patron engagement of one library by 95%; increased circulation of other library’s materials by 102%.
• Developed and led biweekly programs to promote student engagement with library services.
• Fostered a culture of shared knowledge and customer service excellence while mentoring booksellers.
• Maintained a vibrant bookstore with high standards tailored to meet customer expectations.
• Aided in event operations for author signings and book conventions of up to 1,000 attendees.
• Conducted research on Roman comedy with Purdue Professor Erin Moodie to create accessible translations of Latin texts for contemporary audiences, adhering to publication standards.
• Managed multiple complex projects, prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines and maintain project quality.
• Reviewed submitted manuscripts and provided feedback on their potential for publication.
• Led a team of editors to ensure timely print and digital content delivery for a large readership base.
• Implemented processes to improve editing efficiency and reduce errors, enhancing content quality.
• Developed and conducted training programs to mentor editorial staff and maintain high editorial standards.
Indiana University – Bloomington
• Developed a strong foundation in information and library science through graduate coursework with a focus on government libraries, archives, and digital collections.
Purdue University
• Completed undergraduate degree in English literature with a focus primarily on modernist American and British literature. Completed capstone research paper in the fall of 2021: Contextualizing Lovecraft: The Existential Horror Necessitated by Fear.
• Completed minor in classical studies with a focus on the Latin language, and assisted in the development of translations on ancient Roman comedy with Dr. Erin Moodie.
• Completed minor in political science with a focus on international relations and modern foreign policy.