Trends Impacting the Seattle Public Library: This project is an overview of trends in the library industry and how they impact the Seattle Public Library. We evaluated the current state of the Seattle Public Library, including the lexicon used on their website.  We also performed an Asset Based Community Development analysis and evaluated their DEI Scorecard. Sections of the project include the current state of the library; community assets and community needs; the use of vocabulary for improved connection; and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

Katherine Bergman: “I chose to enroll in SJSU’s MILS program after working in my local library for about a year. As a former adjunct of English Composition, whose first teaching semester was Spring 2020, I knew I needed a career that allowed me to use my knowledge and skills to help people, while also keeping a healthy work-life balance. This will be my second master’s degree, and I hope it will be my last (no offense graduate school).  Now that I have young children, my main hobby is to sneak some reading time in once my kids are asleep. One day, I hope to write a fiction book/series inspired by stories and tales from the Middle Ages and Early Modern Era.”

Maggy Collins: “Hi! I am almost finished with my MLIS degree! I hold a Bachelors in Elementary Education and have been a tech recruiter in Berlin, Germany while living there for five years with my husband and two kids. I’ve been working diligently on my Masters since being back in the states and I cannot wait to be a public librarian!”

MaKayla Sibley Holoubek is a graduate student in the MLIS program at SJSU’s iSchool and is training to be a Public Librarian. When not working, she loves to read historical mysteries, knit appallingly bad scarves, and hang out with her cats.

Ellie Kawada is pursuing her MLIS at the San José State University iSchool. Her research interests include multilingualism and information access, ethics and equity in library management, and vocational awe in the public library industry.