Barbara Ann O'leary
About Barbara Ann O'leary
Barbara Ann O'Leary is a Youth Multimedia Learning Specialist at The Indianapolis Public Library, where she has worked since 2021. She has a background in Theatre & Drama from Indiana University Bloomington and has held various roles in social media and content management within the film and library sectors.
Work at Indianapolis Public Library
Barbara Ann O'Leary currently serves as a Youth Multimedia Learning Specialist at The Indianapolis Public Library, a position she has held since 2021. In addition to this role, she has worked as a Computer Lab Assistant at the same library since 2019. In her capacity as Youth Multimedia Learning Specialist, she focuses on enhancing multimedia learning experiences for young patrons. Her work contributes to the library's mission of providing accessible educational resources and fostering a love for learning among youth.
Education and Expertise
Barbara Ann O'Leary earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre & Drama from Indiana University Bloomington, where she studied from 1977 to 1981. Additionally, she studied Shamanic Energy Medicine at Healing the Light Body School from 2001 to 2003. Her educational background equips her with a diverse skill set that informs her work in multimedia learning and community engagement.
Background in Social Media and Content Creation
O'Leary has extensive experience in social media and content creation. She worked as a Social Media and Web Specialist at Indiana University Cinema from 2013 to 2017. Prior to that, she served as a Social Media Specialist at the Indiana University Network Science Institute for one year in 2016. Her role at the Pervasive Technology Institute involved online content creation from 2009 to 2010. This background supports her current initiatives in promoting women's contributions to cinema.
Involvement in Film and Community Initiatives
Barbara Ann O'Leary is actively engaged with the global film community, focusing on the contributions of women film directors. She founded the #DirectedbyWomen initiative, which celebrates films directed by women and encourages community engagement. O'Leary has also participated in various film festivals, including serving as a World Cinema Jury Member at the Indianapolis International Film Festival in 2014 and as a Screening Committee Member for the Ann Arbor Film Festival from 2015 to 2019.
Previous Roles and Experience
O'Leary has held various positions that reflect her diverse skill set. She worked as an Information Assistant at Monroe County Public Library from 2018 to 2019 and as Operations Manager at the Women's Environment & Development Organization from 1992 to 1994. Her experience spans multiple sectors, including education, nonprofit, and film, contributing to her comprehensive understanding of community engagement and multimedia learning.