Historia de Rosa: Bibliotecaria: I created Historia de Rosa: Bibliotecaria, a virtual space to share my journey and experiences in the Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) degree program at San Jose State University. The space is hosted through Mozilla Hubs, an open-source 3D virtual reality technology. Using an editor tool called Spoke, I customized the space using scenes, 3D models, videos, personal images, and links to projects. I invited friends and family to join me and experience this virtual space which showcased my scholarly work, professional development, and involvement with the REFORMA San José State University iSchool Student and Alumni Group. Guests were provided with a link to the virtual space, and brief instructions on navigating the room. They navigated the room on their own, and we used the camera feature in Mozilla Hubs to take selfies of our avatars.

Rosa Rodriguez is the bilingual Outreach Coordinator at the California State University San Marcos, University Library, and a first-generation college student. She earned her Master of Library and Information Science degree from San Jose State University and a Master of Arts in Sociological Practice from California State University San Marcos. She has a professional background in community outreach, library programming, event planning, and working with Spanish-speaking communities. She is the founding President of the REFORMA San José State University iSchool Student and Alumni Group. Rosa’s professional interests are centered in promoting library services through outreach to underserved populations, raising cultural awareness through programs that reflect the campus and community, and expanding book collections to support the diverse needs and interests of students. Rosa seeks to inspire other Spanish-speaking and Latinx emerging librarians. Rosa enjoys listening to vinyl, experiencing the outdoors, and exploring libraries and other hidden gems during her travels.