Hi there,
Welcome to my blog.

My name is Monica, and I am in my second year at SJSU. My focus is on obtaining a special collections librarianship within the arts. I love everything and anything related to art; I have earned multiple degrees in visual art from California State University, Northridge, and Cranbrook Academy of Art. In fact, during my stay at Cranbrook, I gained experience working as a library aide in an art-focused library and their special collection of thesis books (I had access to thesis books from famed artists such as Sonya Clark! I Loved it). Being a part of an environment solely focused on art information ultimately inspired me to earn my MLIS degree one day. And here I am, my third semester in the MLIS program, and I have learned more than I imagined. Amazing!

As for taking this specific course, the themes explored have genuinely piqued my interest. Especially the idea that the library is more of a concept than a physical or virtual environment. That it transcends itself in a way…. I’m a sucker for poetics.

I’m looking forward to the learning journey this semester and beyond. I’m eager to absorb as much knowledge as possible and apply it to my future career.

Thanks for reading,

-Monica