Hello! My name is Iris and I am nearing the end of my SJSU MLIS journey. I still have another year left to go but, having taken just one class each semester, it’s been a long road!
I just finished my 22nd year of teaching. I work with junior high students, teaching English and science. Like in LIS, education is a field undergoing transition at what feels like an accelerated pace. I have found much of what I have learned in the MLIS program can be applied to my own classroom. Technology has changed the way my students interact with information and I look forward to learning about the participatory aspect of hyperlinked libraries.
Outside of work and school, I enjoy travel and reading. I’ve recently discovered science fiction, which is a new genre for me. I’ve read most of John Scalzi’s books, a couple of Andy Weir’s, and am halfway through Dungeon Crawler Carl. If you have any recommendations, let me know! =)
Iris – I totally agree with you that education is changing just as rapidly as libraries are. It’s very interesting to see how schools are either embracing technology and ethical use of technology versus perhaps stepping away from technology, especially AI with all of its concerns, fascinating stuff right now.
Welcome to the hyperlinked library!
Hi Iris,
Congratulations on nearing the end of your MLIS journey! I’ve also been taking one class at a time, as I find it easier to balance with work, but I just started taking classes a year ago, so it’ll take me a while. It’s honestly really interesting to see how much technology has been changing everything in the education sphere — both in the classroom and in libraries.
Also yay! Another Dungeon Crawler Carl fan! I’m currently on Book 7 and trying to finish the series before I go to San Diego Comic Con next month, as Matt Dinniman will be there and it seems the series will have a large presence. It’s very exciting! I’m dreading finding my next read after I’m caught up with this series. I’m actually new to reading sci-fi myself. I started with the Dune series, but now I think I’m really into Lit RPG. I’m thinking of starting Discount Dan next.
Looking forward to a great semester!
Thank you, Sarah! I just figured out that Dungeon Crawler Carl isn’t really science fiction but Lit RPG, which I had not heard of before. I’ve read a few of the Magic 2.0 series by Scott Meyer and have enjoyed it so far (it’s on pause for DCC). Apparently it’s Game Lit but not Lit RPG. I love learning these things and have fallen down a rabbit hole!
Putting Discount Dan on my TBR list. Have fun at Comic Con!