Author Archives: Coco Yu

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For the Inspiration Report, I have chosen to build upon an earlier blog post and explore library trends in Japan to offer a broader global perspective. I hope you enjoy finding out more about “staying-type libraries” in Japan. https://canva.link/emo72yl7lwsvw0m

Modern libraries serve as dynamic centers for education, connection, and community support. To promote lifelong learning, modern libraries provide educational opportunities both within their physical spaces and through a growing range of virtual offerings. This week, I want to spotlight … Continue reading →

Many immigrants visit the library for their informational, technological, educational, reading, and entertainment needs (Shuva, 2024). However, limited English skills can create a barrier to accessing library services, especially since more than 64% of our city’s population speak a language … Continue reading →

To provide better services to our diverse community, my library proactively hires staff who speak different languages and offers a monthly subsidy for those who can demonstrate their language proficiency by passing a language test. At the Member Services and … Continue reading →

Storytelling through Technology is a community-driven storytelling initiative that I developed for the Fremont Main Library in Fremont, CA. Its goal is to strengthen community bonds by inviting members to share their stories using innovative technologies that break down traditional … Continue reading →

In my previous blog, I touched upon the growing loneliness epidemic among immigrants. In 2023, Dr. Vivek Murthy, the former U.S. Surgeon General, highlighted the serious effects of loneliness and social isolation, as well as the benefits of more connected … Continue reading →

For Assignment X, I wrote about how libraries offer creative storytelling and community story sharing opportunities to help members actively participate in our services and foster a sense of belonging. As I finish the readings in Module 5, I am … Continue reading →

For this assignment, I want to explore how libraries offer participatory services to members in the form of storytelling and community story sharing. Since their inception, libraries have preserved human-made stories and served as depositories of these stories. Some libraries, … Continue reading →

My name is Coco Yu, and I am a Chinese-Canadian living in the San Francisco Bay Area. My background is in PR and project management for non-profits, and I began the MLIS program at SJSU in early 2024 as a … Continue reading →