Hi and welcome to my INFO 287 Blog! I’m Angela, working and living on the Monterey Peninsula. I currently serve as an Administrative Analyst at our Public Library and part-time Bookkeeper/Office Manager for a concrete company. With degrees in early childhood education and social science, I spent 20 years running preschools before transitioning to my current library role.
My library position was a serendipitous pivot suggested by my supervisor. As a lifelong lover of all things library, this role inspired me to pursue an MLIS to gain foundational knowledge and better understand operations, roles, and trends. My primary interests lie in public libraries, special libraries, and reference services. This course with Dr. Stephens aligns perfectly with my professional goals, and my Director has obtained approval for an increase to 40 hours in part for developing innovative programming and initiatives.
On a personal note, my adult daughter is studying psychology and kinesiology, graduating in May and exploring sports psychology as a potential career path. We lost my husband to leukemia when she was in elementary school, and we’re very close. Attending college at the same time has been a kick.
Outside of work and studies, I enjoy spending time with family, friends, and our dog Sadie, along with reading, cooking, and watching cooking shows. I’m looking forward to learning with all of you!
