Hi Everyone!
My name is Amanda and I am starting my third semester of the MLIS program at SJSU.
I am interested in both public and academic librarianship and hopefully will gain more insight into what career path I want to pursue as I continue on in the program. When I initially applied to the program, I was especially curious about cataloging and data organization. This summer, I have the opportunity to complete a cataloging internship and can’t wait to gain hands-on experience in this field.
The title of this course intrigued me and I’m excited to explore the concept of the hyperlinked library this semester. The idea of a participatory service model and focusing on user-centered library services aligns with my own philosophy. I’m looking forward to a semester of learning how emerging technology and trends can be utilized in library spaces to create communities and support human connections. This blog site will show my journey as I explore these topics and gain a better understanding of what the hyperlinked library entails!
To live up to the blog name, I’ll end this post by sharing some of my favorite recent reads: Homeseeking by Karissa Chen, All Systems Red by Martha Wells, Bat Eater and Other Names for Cora Zeng by Kylie Lee Baker, The Fox Wife by Yangsze Choo, and The Raven Scholar by Antonia Hodgson.
I’m envious of your cataloging internship, Amanda! How did you like Muderbot? I was a fan, but have yet to read the rest of the series after All Systems Red!
Thanks Laura! I found it through SJSU’s internship database. I highly recommend checking that out if you’re looking for an internship. I have really enjoyed the Murderbot Diaries series so far, they’re such quick reads! I just finished Exit Strategy, the 4th in the series, and I’m looking forward to continuing!