Amanda Thompson
About Amanda Thompson
Amanda Thompson is a Technical Librarian currently working at Sandia National Laboratories and Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc. She has extensive experience in various librarian and research roles, with a background in library and information studies.
Current Roles at Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc. and Sandia National Laboratories
Amanda Thompson is currently employed as a Health Sciences Librarian at Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc. In addition, she holds the position of Technical Librarian at Sandia National Laboratories in San Francisco, California. These roles involve managing specialized information resources, supporting research activities, and ensuring the availability and accessibility of critical data within health sciences and technical fields. With experience at two prominent organizations, she contributes significantly to the efficient management of complex information systems.
Prior Roles in Libraries and Academic Institutions
Amanda Thompson has extensive experience in various librarian roles. From 2014 to 2015, she served as a Librarian at San Anselmo Public Library. She also interned as an Academic Librarian at the College of Environmental Design, UC Berkeley, for three months in 2014, and as a Research Librarian Intern at ARL Technical Library for four months in the same year. Her responsibilities included assisting with library operations, aiding research initiatives, and maintaining academic resources.
Experience in Bookkeeping and Planning Roles
Besides her extensive librarian career, Amanda Thompson has also worked in bookkeeping and planning. She held the position of Bookkeeper-Deposits at Good Earth Natural Foods from 2013 to 2015. Additionally, she served as an Assistant Planner for the County of Lake in 2007 and as a Planning and Zoning Intern for the City of Ashland, Wisconsin, from 2005 to 2006. These roles expanded her versatility in managing financial records and urban planning projects.
Educational Background in Library and Information Studies
Amanda Thompson earned a Master of Library & Information Studies from San Jose State University, graduating in 2014 after two years of study. Prior to that, she completed her bachelor's degree in Science at Northland College between 2004 and 2006, and also attended the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee from 2002 to 2004. This educational foundation has equipped her with the theoretical and practical knowledge essential for her various librarian and information management roles.
Initial Librarian Career Stages
Amanda Thompson began her career journey in library services as a Library Assistant at Mead Public Library from 1997 to 2001. Further, she worked as a Librarian Assistant at Northland College's Dexter Library from 2004 to 2006. Her early roles involved assisting with day-to-day library functions, helping patrons access resources, and supporting the overall management of the library environment. These positions laid the groundwork for her subsequent career development in more specialized librarian roles.