{"id":13,"date":"2026-06-06T20:32:49","date_gmt":"2026-06-06T20:32:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu\/revolvinglibraries\/?p=13"},"modified":"2026-06-06T20:32:49","modified_gmt":"2026-06-06T20:32:49","slug":"hello-and-welcome","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu\/revolvinglibraries\/2026\/06\/06\/hello-and-welcome\/","title":{"rendered":"Hello and welcome!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hi, class!<\/span><\/p>\n

My name is Molly AKA DJ Crumbo and I\u2019m a library specialist at a mid-sized urban library in the East Bay. I currently work in the adult services department, where I teach digital literacy skills and develop educational programs for the public. I run a monthly lecture series featuring research scientists from the nearby university.<\/span><\/p>\n

I\u2019m almost done with the MLIS program, and I\u2019ve taken a considerable amount of courses focusing on emerging technologies. I\u2019m interested in the social, ethical and political issues associated with implementing emerging technologies within the LIS professions and in our broader world. Prior to working in libraries, I was a journalist and wrote about national politics and education. After graduation, I hope to continue writing about how people and organizations are harnessing new technology and these changes\u2019 many effects on society.<\/span><\/p>\n

I chose to take this class because I\u2019d like to continue exploring how libraries can adapt to today\u2019s rapid technological evolution. There\u2019s already so much that\u2019s changed in the last decade: consolidation of major platforms and transformation of their user interfaces, continued expansion of cloud-based services, integration of AI tools into a great deal of major sites, etc. I hope to learn skills on how to manage projects and make decisions in uncharted library territory. I already appreciate this course\u2019s emphasis on creativity and unconventional thinking.<\/span><\/p>\n

Outside work and school, I love to hike with my dog around the Bay Area. I grew up in Phoenix, Arizona and moved to the East Bay in 2021. I\u2019m still in shock at the greenness of the landscape, the walkability of neighborhoods, and the mild weather. I like to peruse book and vintage furniture stores, try new restaurants, read books and magazines, attend shows, bike around town, and write about my observations. I\u2019m a very curious person, and I love chatting with people and learning new things.<\/span><\/p>\n

Looking forward to this semester!<\/span><\/p>\n



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