Jacob Muller
Experience
Research Assistant – Indiana 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 Supervisor – Indiana 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
Hi there! I’m Jacob Muller, a Library and Information Science graduate student at Indiana University Bloomington focusing on intellectual freedom, digital collections, and archives.
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.
Master of Library and Information Science (current)
University of Indiana 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.
Additional Information
Professional Organizations
- American Library Association (ALA); Association for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T); Society for American Archivists IU Student Chapter (SAA)
Volunteer Work
- ALA Student Chapter – Engagement Officer (2025), Monroe County History Center – Digitization Archival Assistant (Fall 2025)
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
Research
- Combatting Censorship in Libraries: The Role of Case Law and Precedent in Defending Intellectual Freedom (Fall 2025); Engaging A Post-Pandemic World – The Changing Relationships of NFPS and NGOS with Technology and Community (Fall 2025)
Languages
- English (native, reading and writing)
- Latin (7 years, proficient, reading)
Technical Skiills
- Adobe Creative Cloud, HTML, Microsoft Suite, WordPress, copy editing and AP style (Purdue Exponent 2021-22)
Jacob Muller Digital Resume 