Hello everyone!

My name is Joy and I live in San Diego, California. This summer I am taking my last two classes before embarking on my e-portfolio in the fall. I chose this course because the idea of exploring emerging technologies and the hyperlinked library sounded interesting and applicable to my academic librarianship career goals. Plus, I had the opportunity to hear Dr. Stephens lecture in my 200 course and thoroughly enjoyed his presentations.

I am excited to learn and grow in this field through our interactions this summer and build upon the skills I’ve gained thus far in the program. I have a genuine passion for cataloging and resource discovery, which has become my primary focus in the program and my ultimate career goal. In my current position, I am responsible for cataloging and assigning call numbers to all incoming library resources at a small private university.

In my free time, I enjoy hiking, learning hands-on and creative skills, and hosting themed parties. Last summer I learned how to use indigo and other natural plant pigments to hand-dye textiles. I also had fun throwing an 80s food court-themed party to celebrate a recent birthday.

I am looking forward to all that we will learn together this semester!