I finally found the due date (tonight), in learning to navigate this course, for our first INFO 287 post! Here is a little more about me:
Professional:
I have been working in public library circulation since I was 20 years old and I have about a year left in the MLIS program (I’ve taken the “slow, but steady” approach since Fall’22). What I love most about this type of public service is the different kinds of tasks you can do in any one shift and, of course, helping people get the information and materials they need, or desire! I am also really excited to graduate next fall!!! I am at that close, but not too close point, which can cause some anxiety, lol!
Personal:
When I not working at school, or working at the library, one can find me (not a big surprise) reading or watching the next popular t.v. show or movie, More active pursuits include going to the gym or, recently this summer, getting reacquainted with paddleboarding. Right now, I do different activities, both sedintary and active, with the furry “love of my life”, my pug, Darcy. She is actually the first pug I’ve had (since 8 years old) that doesn’t absolutely hate water. She will play a bit with the waves in the ocean! I also love going to escape rooms and solving mystery boxes.
Looking forward to chatting and learning with you all!
AdriAnne (or “Adri)
Hi, Adri! I started in the spring of ’22, and I’m graduating next fall too! *high fives* I hope you have an awesome semester, and please give Darcy a pat for me. : )
Awww! Thanks, Terri. She can be very headstrong! I feel like we are at the stage, in the program, where one can see the “light at the end of the tunnel”, yet so far away. Hang in there! I keep telling myself that it will be over before I know it.
@acorey Oh! Darcy is so sweet! Thanks for this glimpse into your professional and personal life. Welcome to #hyperlib!
Thank you! I love seeing pics of your boys. Labs are an awesome, classic dog breed!
Adri,
I too can appreciate the varied days of working in a library. I also like that libraries are pretty cyclical…we know what to expect month to month as our plans don’t change so much year to year. I also like that we can take ideas from other libraries and use them in our library system, since we don’t really “compete” with one another. Congrats on taking the slow and steady route… Me too! I hope to be finished at the end of this spring. Sara
Sara, congrats on finishing in the spring! You must be so antsy to be done, finish the degree, and go down your professional path!