Jessie Ludwig
Here you will find some of my current projects, as well as those I am most proud of from my past few years in libraries.
Most of my projects and current work focus on exhibits, user access & education, Cincinnati local history, and archival principles.  
Feel free to scroll and explore my recent projects.
 



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Jessie Ludwig

I am a current Library Customer Specialist in the Genealogy and Local History area of the Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library. I hold a Master's in Library and Information Sciences and have experience in user education, research, exhibit development and installation, and reference services.

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Education
Kent State University
May 2026

Master of Library and Information Sciences
The Ohio State University
May 2023

Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, Politics, & Economics with a Research Distinction in Philosophy, Politics, & Economics




Employment Genealogy and Local History  Library Customer Specialist
Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library (Main Location)
March 2025 – Present
Conducts regular research related to general reference, local history, and genealogy to answer patron requests. Designs, builds, and implements special collection exhibits and displays focused on local history and expanded access to library holdings. Assists with and designs staff database and resource training to increase institutional knowledge. Aids in donation evaluation and processing. Regularly assists in building program planning to engage a wide range of library users. Regularly completes day-to-day responsibilities such as department scheduling, collection maintenance, visual merchandising, and other tasks.

West End Branch Library Customer Adviser
Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library
August 2023 – March 2025
Recipient of CHPL system-wide Rufus Award for Cooperation and Teamwork, Growth and Innovation, and Stewardship. Assisted branch leadership in developing training procedures and check-ins for new hires. Developed a branch-wide mental health check-in survey to help prevent staff burnout. Assisted and led initiatives to maintain library collection through weeding, sorting, and acquiring new material reflective of library patron trends and demands. Assisted the branch Youth Librarian with teacher collection creation and distribution, and regularly attended and helped to build self-directed training to develop the effectiveness and reach of the branch.

Visitor Service Assistant
Cincinnati Art Museum
May 2023 - November 2023  
Worked on special research projects, such as installation history, to provide guests with more information about the museum and the pieces displayed. Ran daily operations for visiting exhibits by working at the information desk of the exhibit, selling tickets, and answering questions related to the exhibit.


Skills
Bibliocommons, Canva, Canvas, Excel, LCSH, MARC21, MeSH, Marq, Microsoft Applications, Sierra


Strengths
Adaptive, Collaborative, Communicative, Curious, Innovative, Problem Solver


PublicationsExploring Realist and Liberal Explanations of Armed Conflict Related to Economic Interdependence: Research Thesis Presented in partial fulfillment of the requirements for graduation with Research Distinction in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics in the undergraduate colleges of The Ohio State University


Last Updated 9.13.2026



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