Alexis Kantor, MLIS, M.S.
Education
Master of Science, Library and Information Sciences, Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York
Graduated June 2020
Master of Science, Mental Health Counseling, Saint John Fisher University, Rochester, New York
Formerly known as Saint John Fisher College
Graduated August 2010
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, University at Albany (State University of New York), Albany, New York
Graduated Magna cum Laude May 2005
Minor in Greek and Roman Civilization
Certifications
Public Librarian’s Professional Certificate: Certificate ID CESCKMG (expires September 18, 2028)
Civil Service (Monroe County, NY)
Librarian I, OC-60073: Score 80.0, position #50 (August 2023)
Librarian Assistant, OC-60128: Score 100.0, position #33 (August 2023)
Professional Experience
Theodore Roosevelt Center at Dickinson University: Mini-Cataloger (Volunteer), February 2025 – present
Entered preliminary metadata on papers related to Theodore Roosevelt using eForge
Rochester Public Library – Teen Central: Librarian I, February 2024 – April 2024
Provided reference and reader’s advisory services
Planned library programming for teens
Collection development for young adult, graphic novel, and manga
Episcopal Diocese of Rochester, NY: Prison Ministry (Volunteer), October 2023 – present
Webmaster for Prison Ministry and Rochester Storybook Project
Rochester Museum and Science Center – Schuyler C. Townson Library: Archivist/Librarian, February 2023 – May 2023
Processed collections for archives
Created finding aids for archival collections according to Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS)
Researched requests for information
Provided access to firsthand documents
Performed inventory on archival collections
William Breman Jewish Heritage Museum: Part Time Oral History Team (Contract), November 2022
Transcribed oral histories using Trint
Annotated oral histories using Aviary
Indexed oral histories using Oral History Metadata Synchronizer (OHMS)
Nazareth University (formerly Nazareth College) – Lorette Wilmot Library: Weekend Circulation Supervisor, August 2021 – January 2023
Oversaw performance of student workers and delegated tasks to them
Opened and closed library building
Used Ex Libris Alma to check material in and out, place items on hold
Used ILLiad Client to access OCLC WorldCat for record management
Used OCLC Connexion Client for record management
Created content for social media
Rochester Military History Society: Collections and Engagement Assistant (Volunteer), January 2021 – March 2021
Cataloged and inventoried books in museum library using Microsoft Excel and Access
Created content for social media
Ganondagan State Historic Site: Archivist/Parks and Rec Aide IV, September 2020 – November 2020; Intern January 2020 – March 2020, June – August 2020
Established catalog system for archival library items based on the Aanischaaukamikw Cree Cultural Institute Revision to Brian Deer Classification Scheme
Educated staff on new library catalog
Inventoried archival library items including relevant metadata and conditions of material
Created and maintained LibraryThing site for archival library
Homeschool Cooperative 2020: Teacher (Volunteer), March 2020 – August 2020
Taught Latin for Beginners weekly via Zoom to adult, high school, and middle school students
Rochester Museum and Science Center – Schuyler C. Townson Library: Intern, September 2019 – December 2019
Processed collections for archives
Created finding aids for archival collections
Transcribed firsthand documents
Soldiers’ Angels: Deployed Adoption Team Member (Volunteer), April 2019 – present
Sent weekly “snail mail” letters and occasional packages to adopted servicemembers deployed abroad
Adopt a US Soldier: Website Administrator (Volunteer), May 2015 – May 2019
Monitored website for new adoptees and connected them to adopters
Answered administrator e-mails sent to general account
Sent weekly “snail mail” letters and occasional packages to adopted Servicemembers deployed abroad
United States Department of Veteran’s Affairs – Veterans’ Crisis Line: Health Science Specialist, July 2012 – March 2013
Worked with callers to disable suicide/homicide plans and construct safety plans per standards of the American Association of Suicidology
Linked veteran callers with Suicide Prevention Coordinators at their local Veteran Administration
Answered calls for National Call Center for Homeless Veterans, a program of the United States Department of Veteran’s Affairs
Connected veterans at risk for or currently experiencing homelessness with Homeless Point of Contact at their local Veteran Administration
Monitored social media for posts of concern and provided outreach to the authors of such posts
Utilized online chat software to provide support/safety plans as detailed above.
Provided resources to veteran callers for peer support and emergency shelter assistance
Clifton Springs Hospital and Clinic – Finger Lakes Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program: Crisis Specialist, September 2009 – April 2011
Performed mental health evaluations on clients in emergency room
Made visits within community to perform mental health evaluations at schools, clients’ homes, and other locations
Held follow-up appointments with clients to ease transition to long-term mental health and substance abuse providers
Linked clients to mental health and addictions recovery providers
Aided in admission of clients to inpatient psychiatric services
Reviewed safety planning with clients and their families
ViaHealth – Genesee Mental Health Center MICA Continuing Day Treatment Program: Intern, May 2009 – August 2009
Worked with dual diagnosis clients in a person-centered group dynamic
Provided psychoeducation on mental health stability and addictions recovery
Updated treatment plans with clients to reflect their progress towards their goals
Performed intake evaluations
Met with clients for individual sessions according to client need
Provided referrals to community resources
Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired – 2-1-1/LIFE LINE: Shift Supervisor, January 2006 – May 2010
Worked with callers to disable suicide/homicide plans and construct safety plans per standards of the American Association of Suicidology
Trained telecounselors on software for online counseling program and oversaw quality control of interactions
Organized and authored in-house trainings for employees
Revitalized training by authoring materials for new protocols and editing existing materials
Acted as a point of contact for referrals to the Rochester Community Mobile Crisis Team and the Finger Lakes Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program
Supplied information and referral per standards of Alliance of Information and Referral Systems, Inc.
Answered counseling and information lines for various health and human resources under various locally- and state-sponsored contracts
University at Albany: Undergraduate Research Assistant, September 2004 – May 2005
Obtained outside resources for professor’s classes on sexual/physical abuse and human sexuality
Authored educational materials for professor’s classes on sexual/physical abuse and human sexuality
Aided professor and her graduate assistant with research under supervision of university’s Internal Review Board
Professional Presentations: Mental Health
Understanding the Transgender Caller: Presented to employees at 2-1-1/LIFE LINE, 2009.
Those Left Behind: Coping with Suicide Loss. Presented to employees at 2-1-1/LIFE LINE, 2009.
The Role of Crisis Counselors with the Repeat Caller. Presented to employees at 2-1-1/LIFE LINE, 2008.
Self-Injurious Behavior. Presented to employees at 2-1-1/LIFE LINE with Shye Louis, 2008.
Basic Skills for Telecounselors. Presented to employees at 2-1-1/LIFE LINE, 2007.
Continuing Development: Libraries/Museums
Mid-Atlantic Regional Archives Conference (MARAC) Spring 2023: Keeping Archives Relevant in the Digital Age – April 2023
Communicating with Elected Officials about Your Library – January 2023
Green Zone Training: Military Awareness on a College Campus – November 2022
Dealing with Hostile and Potentially Dangerous Library User and Staff Behaviors – September 2022
Supervising Student Employees: Peer Educators & Graduate Students – Innovative Educators – June 2022
Supervising & Retaining Student Employees through Coaching & Mentoring – Innovative Educators – June 2022
Supervising Student Employees: Training Designed to Engage and Motivate a New Generation – Innovative Educators – June 2022
Indigenous Interventions: Reshaping Archives and Museums – November 2020
Death to Museums: August Series – August 2020
Native Knowledge 360°: Foundations for Teaching and Learning about Native Americans – July 2020
LGBTQ-Religious Archives Network preservation discussion – April 2020
Continuing Development: Mental Health
Crisis Text Line volunteer training – September – October 2016
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training – August 2012, May 2008
Triply/Multiply Diagnosed Persons: HIV, Mental health, and Substance Use – March 2010
Effective Mental Health Interventions with Deaf Persons – March 2009
Learning Sobriety Together: Marital and Family Treatments for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse – February 2009
Taking a Sexual History – September 2008
Sexual Addictions, Compulsions, and Paraphilias – May 2008
Essential Skills for First-Time Managers and Supervisors – March 2008
Depression and Practice Guidelines – February 2008
Bullying: Putting a Stop to Cruelty – December 2007
Identification and Reporting of Child Abuse and Maltreatment – September 2006
Sensitivity to Blindness – January 2006
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