Community Profiles: Youth Librarianship
Finding Support Through Library School with Alejandra Reyes
“I’ve learned that librarianship is about building relationships. Yes, we have a lot of resources. But as a librarian, it is our job to like to see which resources work for each specific person. Librarians have to be adaptable – they always tell you to have a backup plan because you never know. I feel like that’s what we are. We’re adaptable. We’re flexible. We’re ready to help.”
Alejandra Reyes, ‘20 MLIS
Los Angeles, CA
Adulting: Teaching and Writing About Life Skills with Kimberli Buckley
“I want to be a mentor. That’s my goal. [When] working with a staff I really like to find out what their strengths are, what areas they really enjoy or don’t like as much, so then we can build on that and make it so that they can be successful.”
Kimberli Buckley, ‘11 MLIS
Paving The Way In Youth Librarianship with Jane Gov
“You need to know that you’re going to fail. I think there’s this perception that all of my programs are successful, and they’re not. That’s a misconception. It’s not that they’re failures, there’s always a learning curve.”
Jane Gov, ‘11 MLIS
Pasadena, CA
A Life of Libraries with Stephanie Saba
“I love libraries. I love this profession. You just meet so many amazing people every day…I just love it. Like I couldn’t imagine doing anything else.”
Stephanie Saba, ‘12 MLIS
Pacifica, CA
Community Archives Volunteer Looks Forward to Career in Librarianship
“I really enjoy connecting youth and family to their favorite things while finding pathways to empower them. Librarianship is a career that will let me connect those things as well as also allow me to serve my community on a larger level.”
Monica Vega Latona
MLIS Student (degree expected spring 2020)
Library Assistant, Sacramento Public Library
Sacramento, California
Family and Travel Open the World of Librarianship to MLIS Graduate
“Focus on people. Libraries are about people.”
Tameca Beckett, ‘18 MLIS
Reference and Access Services Librarian
Dover, Delaware
President of the CLA and iSchool Alumna Strongly Advocates for the LIS Profession
“It really helps you understand the bigger picture, keep an eye on the profession, and the issues that all types of libraries are facing. We’re in a field that is constantly being threatened, so it’s important to know when and where we need to advocate for our profession and how to communicate our relevancy in our communities.”
Dolly Goyal
MLIS Graduate ‘07
Sunnyvale, CA
MLIS Student and Public Librarian Amassing Skills for Her Continued LIS Future
“While I feel like I had learned a lot of skills on the job, I ultimately wanted to learn the theories of practice behind those skills. I also wanted the opportunity to learn from and interact with experienced leaders in the field of library and information science. I feel like this program has really provided that so well, particularly for being an online program.”
Tiffany Harkleroad
iSchool Student Graduating 2017
Butler, Pennsylvania
iSchool Community Profilees: Where Are They Now? (Part 3)
Part 3 in the Where Are They Now? series: Updates and inspiration from San José State University School of Information students and alumni.
Kayla Marie Figard: A Visionary For Youth Services
“Leadership is enabling and inspiring others to come up with great ideas and do great work. It’s not about me, it’s about us as a whole.”
Kayla Marie Figard
Community Program Specialist, Belmont Library
iSchool Alumna (MLIS 2016)
Teen Services Librarian Amy Kirchofer Thrives in iSchool Open Classes
“I want to ensure that I have lots of options, since librarianship has so many possible applications.”
Amy Kirchofer
Lexington Park, Maryland
iSchool Open Classes Program Participant
Baby Steps: Librarians and Reading Readiness
“I’m passionate about this, and that makes all the difference. I love what I do, and it’s so important for children. It’s been a really good experience, and so worthwhile.”
R. Lynn Baker
Frankfort, Kentucky
iSchool Alumna (MLIS, 2015)
Tom Schween Rocks Digital Storytime
“I wanted to make a difference and be of service. I wanted to promote things I valued and cared about, such as stories, the arts, reading and lifelong learning.”
Tom Schween
Walnut Creek, California
MLIS Student, Expected Graduation Spring 2017