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.

I am adept at leveraging my research skills and utilizing databases to facilitate access to information, and I have a passion for promoting information literacy and open access to information systems.

EXPERIENCE

Research AssistantIndiana University Luddy Department of Information and Library Science, Bloomington, IN (January 2026 – May 2026)

• Conducted research on accessibility and the prioritization of Western practice in digital archives with IU Professor Christina Boyles.

Library SupervisorIndiana University Residential Programs and Services, Bloomington, IN (August 2025 – May 2026)

• 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.

Assistant Manager and Lead Bookseller – Barnes & Noble, Fairfax, VA (April 2023 – December 2024; Summer 2025)

• 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.

Editorial Assistant, Dr. Erin Moodie, – Purdue University Classics Department West Lafayette, IN (January 2022 – May 2022)

• 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.

Lead Copy Editor/Content Editor – Purdue Exponent, West Lafayette, IN (August 2022 – May 2022)

• 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.

EDUCATION

Master of Library and Information Science (current)

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.

B.A. English Literature

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.

RESEARCH

VOLUNTEER WORK

  • ALA Student Chapter – Engagement Officer (2025)
  • Monroe County History Center – Digitization Archival Assistant (Fall 2025)

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

  • American Library Association (ALA)
  • Association for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T)
  • Society for American Archivists IU Student Chapter (SAA)

SKILLS

Languages

  • English (native, reading and writing)
  • Latin (7 years, proficient, reading)

Library Systems & Skills

  • Collection development
  • Digital and material archive and special collections research
  • Koha ILS, LibGuides Community
  • Library programming
  • MARC Standards
  • Omeka S
  • PastPerfect Museum Software
  • RDA Metadata Standards

Technical Skills

  • Adobe Creative Cloud
  • HTML, Microsoft Suite
  • WordPress
  • Copy editing and AP Style (Purdue Exponent 2021-22)
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