Lisa Romano
About Lisa Romano
Lisa Romano serves as the Head of Technical Services at Umass Boston, where she has worked since 2017. She holds a Master of Science in Library Science from Simmons University and has extensive experience in cataloging and metadata management.
Work at UMass Boston
Lisa Romano has been serving as the Head of Technical Services at UMass Boston since 2017. In this role, she oversees the accuracy and consistency of metadata for library materials, including serials. Her responsibilities include planning, organizing, and directing the receiving, cataloging, and processing of library materials. Additionally, she has contributed to the development of strategies aimed at improving access, discoverability, integrity, and quality of both physical and electronic resource records. Prior to her current position, she worked as a Cataloging and Metadata Librarian at UMass Boston starting in 2012.
Education and Expertise
Lisa Romano holds a Master of Science degree in Library Science from Simmons University. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in French from the College of the Holy Cross. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in library science, which she applies in her current role to enhance library services and resources.
Professional Background
Before joining UMass Boston, Lisa Romano worked in various roles that contributed to her expertise in technical services and library management. She was an Original Cataloger at Backstage Library Works for five months in 2012. Additionally, she served as a Senior Technical Writer at Centra Software from 2000 to 2002 and worked as a Technical Writer at Unisis Corp. in Japan from 1994 to 1997. These positions helped her develop skills in documentation and cataloging.
Achievements in Library Services
In her role at UMass Boston, Lisa Romano has developed strategies to enhance the access and quality of library resources. Her work focuses on improving the discoverability and integrity of both physical and electronic resource records. These initiatives contribute to the overall effectiveness of library services at UMass Boston and support the academic community's research and learning needs.