Hello! My name is Natalie Wong and I live in southern California, specifically in a town called Monrovia, which is in the Los Angeles area. I work in the Theater Department at East Los Angeles College, a large community college, as the Theater Manager. I plan to complete my MLIS program at the end of this year and would like to stay in the college system. I would actually love to stay at ELAC and work at the library there.
I am taking this class because I remember Dr. Stephens’ lectures from INFO200 way back in spring 2021, my first semester at SJSU. I always knew I wanted to take another class with him, so here I am. I am looking forward to learning and exploring with everyone this summer.
I am sharing a few photos of me and my family, who take up all my time outside of work and SJSU. My husband and I have three kids, ages 9, 7, and 2. We have become a “theme park family” where we go to places like Legoland, Disneyland, Knott’s Berry Farm, and other carnival-type events for all our vacations. It’s both extremely fulfilling and challenging to be a mom and watch my kids grow and progress–they are my whole heart!
Hi Natalie,
I took this class for the same exact reason! I too really enjoyed Dr. Stephens’ INFO 200 lectures and am looking forward to learning more this semester. I your theme park family adventures look so fun! My nieces and I enjoy going to Legoland together.
-Joy
Hi Joy,
Thanks for commenting on my introduction. My family and I are actually vacationing at Legoland right now! We are staying at the Castle Hotel for the first time. Hope our summer in The Hyperlinked Library goes well!
Natalie
Hi Joy,
Thanks for commenting on my introduction. My family and I are actually vacationing at Legoland right now! We are staying at the Castle Hotel for the first time. Hope our summer in The Hyperlinked Library goes well!
Natalie
Hi Natalie-
It’s nice to “meet” another student earning their degree while working and taking care of three kids. (Mine are 9, 5, and 3!) I’m not as brave as you and have avoided theme parks at all costs! I’m based in L.A. so I imagine Disney is in my future at some point.
I’m also interested in working within higher education, as a librarian or potentially an archivist. What type of role are you hoping to have at the college library?
Hi Brooke! I think we are both very brave in taking on this degree with three kids and working. Our kids are at a great age to truly delight in the magic and entertainment of theme parks. And Disney is amazing, even for adults! I’m not sure what role I’ll have at the library–maybe in the course of this class I’ll discover it–a hyperlinked library service. Thanks for commenting on my introductory post.
Natalie
@Natalie thanks for your nice words about my 200 lectures. I’m glad to learn about your family and your theme park vacations. I am a big fan of Disney, especially the haunted mansion and the long time gone 20,000 leagues under the sea ride. I think your experience managing the theater will be very interesting to incorporate into your future as an information professional.
Welcome to #hyperlib!