Clare O'Dowd

Clare O'Dowd is an experienced librarian with a diverse background in various roles primarily within academic and museum settings. Since April 2014, Clare has held multiple positions at Rockland Community College, including Access Services Librarian, Electronic Resources Librarian, and Adjunct Reference & Instruction Librarian. Prior experience includes serving as Project Archivist at the American Museum of Natural History from March 2016 to February 2019, Reference Librarian at Ramapo College of New Jersey, and Archives Technician with The Winthrop Group, Inc. Clare began a career in library and archival work through various internships and clerk positions, including at Teachers College, Columbia University, and the Museum of the City of New York. Clare holds an M.S. in Library and Information Science from Pratt Institute, having also studied at Studio Arts College International, and earned a B.A. in Liberal Arts from Sarah Lawrence College.