About James Ash Frank

James has a passion for making access to education and information easier through intuitive design. As both a future librarian and a current Digital Media student, James Frank combines both his experience with design and art with his work as library staff for the overall betterment of libraries. In their three years of experience working at the Florida State College at Jacksonville South Campus Library, James has specialized in creating signage, posters, displays, and flyers that are not only informative, but also welcoming, exciting, and fun. James has recently taken on a role as one of two head designers for the Northeast Florida Library Information Network’s newest editorial publication, Library Insights. In this role, James is learning how to blend design and education under the guidance of his fellow Florida library system peers and colleagues.  In their free time, James enjoys reading science fiction novels, playing video games, and spending time with his three cats.

Resume

Experience

LIBRARY ASSISTANT
Florida State College at Jacksonville- South
2021-PRESENT

  • Works as a key designer with Library Insights: A NEFLIN Publication creating layouts, covers, and more.

  • Designs informative signage posted throughout library.

  • Creates informative bookmarks, flyers, and handouts for library patrons.

  • Maintains the alternating poster design of monthly book and media displays.

  • Presents events on art, design, and media for FSCJ students.

  • Uses technical knowledge to fix laptops, tablets, computers, programs and more.

Education

BACHELOR OF APPLIED SCIENCE IN DIGITAL MEDIA
Florida State College at Jacksonville
JUNE 2026 (anticipated)

  • President’s list (2020 – Present)

  • Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society (2020 – Present)

  • Received a Digital Media Talent Scholarship (2020-2022 Term)

  • Honorable Mention in Florida State College at Jacksonville’s Student Art Show
    (Spring 2021)

  • Featured in Florida State College at Jacksonville magazine The Experience (Fall 2023
    Edition)

Programs

  • Adobe Photoshop

  • Adobe Illustrator

  • Canva

  • Procreate

  • HTML5, CSS, and JavaScript