Hello there!
My name is Jenn, and I am excited to learn more about Hyperlinked Libraries this semester. I chose this class because I have observed the shift in libraries, particularly since the COVID-19 pandemic, toward online services and platforms. Add in there the explosion of AI, and I want to be equipped to serve my community and to keep up with the evolving skills that a librarian needs to market themselves in this job market.
I am currently a Children’s Librarian in a public library, where I coordinate children’s programming, outreach, and community partnerships for our library system of 14 locations. I am in my last semester here at SJSU pursuing the Youth Pathway. It’s hard to believe that my MLIS journey is coming to a close, so I am determined to immerse myself in my classes and learn as much as I possibly can.
Outside of librarianship, I love plants, reading, and knitting. I am currently knitting a sweater that I hope to finish by the time it gets cold here in the Midwest. I also have a small dog, named Auggie, who loves to hang out with me as I am working on my laptop. He is also a huge fan of treats, walks, and naps. I have included a picture of him below for cuteness.
Thanks for reading!
-Miss Jenn the Librarian