Gabriela Cantú
About Gabriela Cantú
Gabriela Cantú is a Library Assistant currently working at Providence Athenaeum and Fleet Library in Rhode Island, where she has contributed to digitizing content and documenting student activities. She holds a Master of Arts in Global Arts and Cultures from the Rhode Island School of Design and has extensive experience in various research and library roles.
Work at Providence Athenaeum
Gabriela Cantú serves as a Library Assistant at Providence Athenaeum since 2021. In this role, she collaborates with various departments to support library operations and enhance user experience. Her responsibilities include assisting patrons, managing library resources, and contributing to special projects that promote community engagement.
Education and Expertise
Gabriela Cantú earned a Master of Arts in Global Arts and Cultures from the Rhode Island School of Design, completing her studies from 2021 to 2023. Prior to this, she obtained a Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology and Society from Brown University, where she studied from 2013 to 2018. Her educational background equips her with a strong foundation in research, archiving, and community engagement.
Background
Gabriela Cantú has a diverse background in library and archival work. She began her career as a Communications Intern at Brown University's Office of Sustainability in 2016. Over the years, she has held various positions, including Research Assistant roles at Brown University and an Archives Assistant position at John Hay Library. Her experiences have contributed to her expertise in managing archival materials and supporting educational initiatives.
Achievements
During her tenure at Fleet Library as a Graduate Research Assistant since 2021, Gabriela Cantú has been involved in digitizing content for inclusion on Digital Commons and the risd.edu site. She collaborates with the Center for SEI at RISD to interpret records related to activism and SEI subject matter. Additionally, she updates the public-facing page on risd.edu to highlight the history of community activism at RISD at least once per academic year.
Previous Positions
Gabriela Cantú has held several positions that reflect her commitment to education and community service. She worked as an Associate Producer at Teatro ECAS from 2020 to 2021 and as an Assistant Curator for Digital Outreach at John Carter Brown Library from 2019 to 2020. Her experience also includes roles as a Research Assistant in various labs at Brown University and as a Community Programs Intern at Chino Basin Water Conservation District.