Education

    Master of Library and Information Studies, University of Oklahoma, 1994.
    Master of Public Administration, University of Oklahoma, 1992.
    Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, University of Oklahoma, 1989.
        Minor in History.

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Experience

    Bibliographic Services, Texas Tech University Library.
        Assistant Librarian for General Cataloging, November 1997 to Present.

    Ruth Ann Musick Library, Fairmont State College, West Virginia.
        Staff Librarian-Cataloging, August 1996 to October 1997.

    Ruth Ann Musick Library, Fairmont State College, West Virginia.
        Staff Librarian (Temporary), January to June 1996.

    Marion County Historical Society Museum, Fairmont, West Virginia.
        Volunteer (Unpaid), October 1994 to August 1995.

    Microforms Area, University of Oklahoma Libraries.
        Library Technician I, December 1992 to July 1994.

    Political Commercial Archive, Political Communications Center, University of Oklahoma.
        Volunteer, January 1994 to July 1994.

    Manuscripts Division, Western History Collections, University of Oklahoma.
        Graduate Research Assistant, September 1990 to November 1992.

    Library Committee, St. Thomas More University Parish, Norman, Oklahoma.
        Volunteer, November 1991 to October 1993.

    Microforms Area, University of Oklahoma  Libraries.
        Student Library Assistant I, December 1988 to November 1992.

    Serials Acquisitions, University of Oklahoma Libraries.
        Student Library Assistant I, August to December 1988.

    Current Periodicals Area, University of Oklahoma Libraries.
        Student Library Assistant I, June 1988 to November 1992.

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Professional Memberships

    Texas Library Association
    Music Library Association
    Texas Music Library Association
    Music OCLC Users Group (MOUG)
    American Political Science Association
    Oklahoma Political Science Association

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Research Activities

Rausch, John David, and Mary S. Rausch. 1997. "West Virginia: In Search of the Religious Right." In God at the Grass Roots, 1996, ed. Mark J. Rozell and Clyde Wilcox. Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield.

Rausch, John David, and Mary S. Rausch. 1997. "Why Did West Virginia Voters not Elect a Woman Governor?" Comparative State Politics 18(3):1-12.

Rausch, Mary S. 1997. "An Examination of State Government Spending." Presented at the annual meeting of the Southwestern Political Science Association, New Orleans.

Rausch, John David, and Mary S. Rausch. 1996. "Socioeconomic Status and Voting Turnout: The Case of West Virginia."  West Virginia Sociological Review 2:30-39.

Rausch, John David, and Mary S. Rausch. 1995. "Poverty and Voting Behavior in West Virginia." Presented at the annual meeting of the West Virginia Political Science Association, Elkins.

Rausch, John David, and Mary S. Rausch. 1995. "Socioeconomic Status and Voting Turnout:  The Case of West Virginia." Presented at the annual meeting of the West Virginia Sociological Association, Fairmont.

Rausch, Mary S., and John David Rausch. 1995. "A Tale of Three Amendments:  Constitutional Change in West Virginia." Comparative State Politics 16(3):22-29.

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Skills

• Familiarity with personal computers.
• Working knowledge of AACR2R.
• Working knowledge of DDC, Dewey Decimal Classification.
• Working knowledge of LCSH, Library of Congress Subject Headings.
• Experience with LC Classification.
• Cataloging experience in OCLC.
• Trained and experienced in cataloging music scores.
• Trained and experienced in cataloging audiovisual materials.
• Experience with DRA.
• Experience with NOTIS.
• Experience working in archives and archival management.
• Familiarity with information sources on the Internet (e.g., World Wide Web).
• Knowledge of basic preservation practices.
• Working knowledge of Russian.
• Familiarity with political science and social science literature.
• Knowledge of social science research methods and data sources.