*waves to my fellow LIS 7370 classmates*
For starters, my name is Courtney and I live in the San Francisco Bay Area. I graduated from La Sierra University with a degree in English: Literature, and I've been interested in librarianship since taking a course in YA literature. This is my third semester at WSU, and my first semester taking a full load of courses - I really hope I survive. Provided all goes well, I aim to graduate next summer. After years of being firmly rooted in public librarianship and teen services, my current area of interest is in academic librarianship.
I currently work for the Contra Costa County Library as a Library Assistant - Permanent Intermittent, which is a fancy way of saying that I'm a substitute in the library system, picking up assignments as needed and setting my own work schedule - it's a nifty way to balance school and work, but the downside is that substitutes do not get health benefits. On the plus side, I've had the opportunity to work at libraries all over the county, from libraries in wealthier areas with privileged patrons to libraries in poorer communities that include large homeless populations to community libraries that have patrons from all backgrounds and social classes. I've enjoyed working in culturally diverse community libraries (more so than other libraries) and I hope to use the knowledge and skills gained in this course to adequately meet the informational needs of patrons from all cultural backgrounds.
With what little free time I have, I like taking naps (bring back naptime!), reading manga, playing video games, and spending quality time at the beach.
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