Alysha Zemanek
About Alysha Zemanek
Alysha Zemanek is a Library Assistant III at The Indianapolis Public Library, with a strong background in public history and historical research. She has held various roles in museums and historical societies, contributing to exhibit development and special collections work.
Current Role at Indianapolis Public Library
Alysha Zemanek serves as a Library Assistant III at The Indianapolis Public Library. She has held this position since 2021 and has accumulated three years of experience in this role. Her responsibilities include assisting patrons, managing library resources, and supporting special collections work, which aligns with her strong background in historical research.
Previous Experience in Museums
Prior to her current role, Zemanek gained valuable experience in various museum settings. She worked as an Exhibit Development Assistant at the Indiana Medical History Museum for three months in 2016, where she developed exhibits. Additionally, she served as a Volunteer Research Assistant at The Children's Museum of Indianapolis from 2014 to 2015 and as a Curatorial Intern at the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art from 2015 to 2016.
Education and Expertise
Alysha Zemanek holds a Master's Degree in Public History from Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis, which she completed from 2014 to 2017. She also earned a Bachelor's Degree in History from Saint Mary's College, studying there from 2010 to 2014. Her educational background supports her extensive experience in historical research and writing.
Experience at Indiana Historical Society
Zemanek worked at the Indiana Historical Society as a Processing Assistant from 2016 to 2019. During her three years in this role, she contributed to the organization and preservation of historical materials, further enhancing her skills in archival work and public history.