Barbara Becker Meehan, MLIS, CG^SM
Professional Genealogist

Barbara Becker Meehan, MLIS, CG^SM

4712 S. 66th East Ave. • Tulsa, OK 74145-5821 • (918) 280-0991

Objective/Summary

Experienced genealogist, instructor, desktop publisher, administrator, and accountant who enjoys contributing time and talent to worthwhile organizations and enterprises.

Work Experience

Barbara Becker Meehan, MLIS, CG^SM, Professional Genealogist
March 1993 to present
Certified by the Board for Certification of Genealogists; special interests in Oklahoma and Native American research.
Regularly attends lectures at local, regional, and national conferences. Attended the Institute for Genealogy and Historical Research at Samford University, 1994 and 1995.
Researches in libraries, courthouses and archives as well as online, and prepares detailed reports, on an ongoing or one-time basis, for approximately ten clients each year.
Maintains networked Macintosh system, library of reference materials, microform equipment, and a customized research reporting database in the home.
Has presented programs for the Cherokee Heritage Center, Tulsa Genealogical Society, community groups and for the Tulsa City County Library.
Was a member of the Board of Directors of the Association of Professional Genealogists, 2000-2002.

Tulsa City County Library, Technical Services, Supervisor - Acquisitions
January 2006 to present

Tulsa City County Library, Genealogy Center, Library Associate
October 2002 to December 2005

Tulsa Community College School of Continuing Education, Instructor
Spring 1999 to 2001
Personal Enrichment, Genealogy Classes.

Rose Rock Resources, Inc., Vice President
September 2000 - April 2002

Endeavor Drilling, Inc., Tulsa, Oklahoma, Vice President
January 2001 to February 2002

Tulsa Scottish Rite, Accounting
March 1998 - September 2000

Tulsa Sail-Craft Co.
December 1979 - February 1998
Vice president & co-owner of family-owned sailboat dealership and marine accessory store.

Turner Brothers Trucking Company, Accounts Payable Clerk
August 1979 - December 1979

Education

Master of Library and Information Studies - University of Oklahoma, Norman.
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting ­ - University of Oklahoma, Norman.
Course II (Intermediate Genealogy) and Course IV (Advanced Methodology) graduate ­ Samford University’s Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research, Birmingham, Alabama.

Certification

Board for Certification of Genealogists ­ Certified Genealogical Record Specialist since February 1998.