Hello Everyone!
My name is Aniella, and I’m looking forward to taking INFO 287 this summer. This is hopefully my last summer in the graduate program, as I’m currently in my sixth semester. I started the MILS program at SJSU in Fall 2024 and am hoping to graduate by the end of next spring.
I live in Los Angeles and work in the entertainment industry programming and operating a children’s streaming service. One thing I’ve found interesting throughout the program is that many of the classes have not only helped me prepare for my goal of becoming a public librarian, but have also been surprisingly useful in my current job. A lot of what we learn about information behavior translates well to understanding how younger audiences discover and engage with content.
I was interested in taking the Hyperlinked Library course because, much like streaming, libraries have to continually adapt to meet users where they are. The course tagline caught my attention, and I’m hoping to learn more about not only the empathy aspect discussed in the intro video, but also how libraries can recognize changing trends and evolve alongside their communities. In streaming, there are plenty of great shows available, but user interfaces often favor content with strong franchise recognition or established brands. I’m hoping this course will give me a broader perspective on understanding user needs and helping people discover things they might otherwise miss.
Outside of work and school, I enjoy reading, running, watching TV and movies, and watching sports, especially baseball and hockey. I’m currently rereading A Court of Mist and Fury in anticipation of the new Sarah J. Maas book coming out in October. I’ve also run the LA Marathon twice, although it’s been a few years since my last one. As for TV, I recently finished the latest season of The Boys on Prime Video and really enjoyed it.
Looking forward to learning with everyone this summer!
Hi Aniella, I’ve been contemplating rereading ACOTAR to prepare as well, but I’m between other books right now, and I don’t know if I’ll have time. I might just reread my favorite of the series, A Court of Silver Flames.
Hey Karla,
I can definitely relate to not having enough time to reread. I think rereading your favorite in A Court of Silver Flames is a very sound approach, plus it’s the last book in the series, so it’s most likely the most relevant.
@aniellafields How cool you have been able to use info behavior etc in your current job! I hope you enjoy our explorations of empathy etc. Welcome to #hyperlib!
Thank you! I am definitely enjoying the portion on empathy so far, just in the first few modules, especially the focus on putting the user first. In my job, where the users are kids, I constantly have to remind myself to put myself in the mindset of the kids and their parents who are helping them select content on our apps and tv channels. The first few lessons in this course are helping me remember this.