Resume

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EDUCATION

Syracuse University, School of Information Studies, Syracuse, NY
Master of Science, Library and Information Science (GPA: 3.97/4) May 2011
Relevant course: Data Administration Concepts and Database Management
Information Technology for Libraries and Information Centers
Honor: Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society Inducted in October 2010

University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
Master of Engineering, Software Engineering June 2009
Relevant course: LINUX Environment Programming, Network Architecture and Protocol, Interconnect Network Programming, Advanced Computer Network Communication Technology, Software Architecture,

Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
Bachelor of Engineering, Information Security
Relevant course: Advanced Programming Language, The Principle of Computer Organization, Data Structure, The Principles of Operating Systems, The Principles of Database, Linux Principle and Application, Computer Network, The Design and Analyze of Algorithms.

EXPERIENCE 
Information specialist, School of Information Studies, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY August 2011 - Present
Assisting with an undergraduate course IDS 401 “What’s the Big Idea”
  • Work with faculty to identify students' information needs to accelerate their ideas for entrepreneurship
  • Conduct business research, provide references and instructions to help students with their information needs
  • Collaborate with subject librarians to develop research guides
Team member of SURFACE, Syracuse University Library, Syracuse, NY January 2010 - May 2011
Syracuse University Research Facility and Collaborative Environment, Digital Commons
  • Reviewed publishers’ copyright statements, created and maintained spreadsheets to document information
  • Prepared citations to harvest faculty’s scholarly works
  • Marketed the repository to faculty members to increase participation
  • Participated in planning of the repository, including metadata, copyright, selection criteria, and workflow
Archival intern, Bose Pacia Gallery, Brooklyn, NY July - August 2010
  • Created best practices guide to improve metadata control of the digital repository
  • Eliminated inconsistencies of the existing metadata records and assisted with quality control of the repository
  • Cataloged the gallery’s collection of art publications using PastPerfect software
Web project intern, Upstate Health Sciences Library, Syracuse, NY May - July 2010
  • Participated in usability tests of the library website
  • Updated the library’s inventory of mobile resources and resource guide for Continuing Medical Education
  • Provided evidence-based recommendations on library’s social networking initiatives after literature research
  • Reviewed mobile websites of other academic libraries and made recommendation on interface design
Faculty assistant to Dr. David Lankes, School of Information Studies, Syracuse University
Assisted with publishing of “The Atlas of New Librarianship” September 2009 - May 2010
  • Brainstormed idea with team on the accompanying website of the book
  • Organized related documents and bibliographies in APA style
Software developer, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
Web-based Physical Checkup System for University Hospital June 2007 - August 2007
  • Communicated with hospital employees to gather user needs and determine functions for the system
  • Constructed database model, designed and implement the database with SQL 2000
  • Assisted with interface of the web-based application and implemented database input forms with ASP.NET
ACADEMIC PROJECTSEmerging technologies in academic libraries
  • Analyzed the nature and workflow of virtual reference service of Syracuse University Library
  • Explored literature and best practices of QR code and OpenURL technology in academic libraries
Student academic management system
  • Defined business rules, constructed database model, normalization and ERD using Microsoft Visio
  • Wrote SQL scripts and implemented the database in Microsoft SQL Server 2010
  • Designed the user interface of data input form and report with Microsoft Access
Metadata set for personal postcard collection
  • Created a metadata schema, application profile, crosswalks, element specifications and best practices
  • Metadata elements covered Dublin Core, VRA Core and CDWA Lite
Web usability study of Syracuse University library website
  • Selected user scenarios and defined tasks for evaluation
  • Conducted usability tests with three recruited participants and analyzed testing data with Morae software
  • Created usability report and provided recommendation based on findings
MLA tutorial for Morrisville State College Library, team project Spring, 2010
  • Reviewed literature on academic integrity and citation tutorial of academic libraries
  • Created project plan, marketing plan and assessment plan for the tutorial
SKILLS
  • Programing Language: C, HTML, CSS, PHP, Javascript, SQL
  • Operating System: Windows 7 and XP, Linux
  • Software: Digital Commons, CONTENTdm, DSpace, SharePoint, Microsoft SQL Server & Access, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Visio, Drupal, WordPress,   DreamWeaver, Camtasia, Morae
  • Language: Mandarin and English
RESEARCH INTERESTS
  • Emerging technologies in academic libraries, assessment and evaluation of library services
  • Digital library, data curation and preservation
  • Open access initiative and institutional repository
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
  • Member of ALA December 2009 - present
  • Attended ACRL 2011, Philadelphia, PA March 2011
  • Attended LJ/SLJ Virtual Ebook Summit September 2010
PUBLICATIONS

Chen, W., Cheng., X., & Sun, S. (2008). QoS specification for dynamic scheduling  applications in distributed real time embedded system. Proceedings from ICACIA, '08: International Conference on Apperceiving Computing and Intelligence Analysis. Chengdu, Sichuan, China. doi: 10.1109/ICACIA.2008.4770025

Cheng, X., & Liang, Y. (2006). Strategy based on diversity to prevent IP cheating. Application Research of Computers, 23(8), 104-106. doi: cnki:ISSN:1001-3695.0.2006-08-033