
HUGH WILLIAM JARVIS 
University Communications, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York USA 14260-7015 
E-mail: hjarvis@buffalo.edu & hjarvis@gmail.com  Ph: (716) 645-4604  Cell: (716) 361-9817 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hughjarvis  
 
EDUCATION 
PhD  Anthropology, University at Buffalo (June 2000)  
MLS  Information & Library Studies, University at Buffalo (September 1999) 
MA  Anthropology, University at Buffalo (June 1989) 
BA  Anthropology, University of Toronto (May 1986) 
 
RECENT EMPLOYMENT  
2000 on  Cybrarian / Information Manager  (“Digital Products Specialist”) 
University Communications, University at Buffalo. Manage/coordinate online 
content for external marketing and internal communications, incl. home page, 
campus portal, emergency communications, directories, search indices, and 
associated websites.  Benchmark & develop new systems & procedures. 
Conduct usability tests & perform CQI.  Promulgate best practices & 
establish protocols for long-term maintenance of online resources. 
Coordinate transmission of information between campus stakeholders and 
their audiences. Document and train internal users of these systems. 
1999-00  Graduate Assistant – Web Information Coordinator 
Creative Services, University at Buffalo.  
(Established & performed librarian role described above.) 
1998-99  Graduate Assistant - Reference Librarian & Web Project Consultant 
Multidisciplinary Center for Earthquake Engineering Research, University at 
Buffalo. Conducted research & compiled bibliographies for international 
audience of engineers, researchers, policy-makers, & students. Designed 
Web pages & online databases for the MCEER Information Service. 
Developed joint US-Japan "e-book" & interactive online catalog for ordering 
MCEER technical publications. 
1997-98  Graduate Assistant - Computer/Web Consultant 
Social Sciences Dean’s Office, University at Buffalo. Educated faculty & 
staff (singly/small groups/workshops) in use of computers, software, & 
peripherals for office, teaching, & Web-related tasks. Helped to plan & run 
faculty educational development workshop. Coordinated Web site 
development for twelve departments.