Patricia Feeney
About Patricia Feeney
Patricia Feeney serves as the Head of Metadata at Crossref, where she has worked since 2007. She has a background in library and information studies, with previous roles at Wheelock College and Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc.
Work at Crossref
Patricia Feeney has held the position of Head of Metadata at Crossref since 2007. In this role, she oversees the organization’s metadata initiatives, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of information related to scholarly content. She is based in Lynnfield, MA, and has contributed to various working groups within Crossref, including the Conferences and Projects working group and the Metadata Practitioners interest group. Feeney also engages with the Books interest group and has previously participated in the now-retired Standards working group.
Previous Experience in Libraries
Prior to her current role, Patricia Feeney worked as a Systems Librarian at Wheelock College from 2006 to 2007. She also served as a Cataloger on a contract basis at Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc. from 2005 to 2006. Her early career included a position as Content Manager at Dynamic Diagrams from 1998 to 2001. These roles provided her with a solid foundation in library and information science, contributing to her expertise in metadata management.
Education and Expertise
Patricia Feeney holds a Master of Arts in Publications Design from the University of Baltimore, where she studied from 1997 to 2000. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Maryland. Additionally, she completed her Master of Library and Information Studies (MLIS) at the University of Rhode Island from 2003 to 2005. This educational background supports her extensive knowledge and skills in metadata and library sciences.
Professional Involvement
Patricia Feeney actively participates in several professional groups related to her field. She is involved in the Metadata Practitioners interest group and engages with the Books interest group at Crossref. Furthermore, she facilitates various working groups and interest groups, contributing to the advancement of metadata practices and standards within the scholarly publishing community.