Rachel Brill
About Rachel Brill
Rachel Brill is a Reference and Instructional Librarian at Himmelfarb Library, The George Washington University, where she has worked since 2022. She holds a Master of Library & Information Science and a Master of Arts in History from Indiana University Bloomington, and has a background in the humanities and collection development.
Current Position at The George Washington University
Rachel Brill serves as a Reference and Instructional Librarian at Himmelfarb Library, The George Washington University, since 2022. In this role, she focuses on enhancing information access, which is a core aspect of her responsibilities. She provides reference and research support to students and faculty, leveraging her expertise in the humanities and library sciences.
Previous Experience in Academic Libraries
Prior to her current position, Rachel Brill worked at Indiana University Bloomington from 2019 to 2021. She held roles as a Research Assistant and as an Intern and Reference Assistant at Wells Library. Her experience in these positions contributed to her skills in providing effective reference services and supporting academic research.
Educational Background
Rachel Brill earned a Master of Arts in History and a Master of Library & Information Science from Indiana University Bloomington, both completed between 2019 and 2021. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Classics from Princeton University, where she studied from 2015 to 2019. This educational background supports her work in academic libraries and enhances her ability to assist users in accessing information.
Internship Experience
Rachel Brill has a diverse internship background that includes positions at the National Museum of American Jewish History and The American Jewish Historical Society. In 2016, she worked as a Development Intern in Philadelphia for two months. In 2018, she interned for two months in New York. These experiences contributed to her understanding of library services and collection development.
Skills and Areas of Expertise
Rachel Brill has developed a strong skill set in collection development and reference services through her various roles in academic libraries. Her background in the humanities enhances her ability to provide research support. She is passionate about improving information access, which is integral to her work as a librarian.