My name is Lauren, and I am in my first semester of Wayne State University's Library and Information Science program. I graduated from Oakland University this past April where I studied English, history, and women and gender studies. My future professional life would be complete if I could work as a youth services librarian that specifically works with young adults. I think adolescence is a really interesting time in a person's life, and that librarians have unique opportunities to work with that age group. I am particularly interested in diversity within the genre, and I have casually researched the LGBTQ presence in young adult literature. I'm the treasurer of Future Librarians for Inclusivity and Diversity, so I'm also learning about diversity within the field of librarianship.
I'm hoping to learn more about the history of librarianship, how it has evolved, and what it could look like in the future. The field is constantly changing (or so I've been told), and learning about where it started is a solid foundation for the future. I am looking forward to the assignment where we interview a librarian from two information agencies in order to compare the experiences. I have a couple ideas, and I'm excited to see what pans out.
Here are some team-related facts about me:
- I know how to play to strengths and weaknesses in a group. I co-founded two student organizations in my undergrad, so I have a lot of experience working with people in various roles.
- I have pretty good time management skills. In addition to the student organizations, I was a resident assistant for two years, which is basically a 24/7 job.
- I am creative/crafty. You can leave res life, but res life can't leave you.
And then here are some fun facts about me:
- I have celiac disease, which means I can't eat anything with gluten in it. Hint: does it taste good (and it's not a fruit or veggie)? I probably can't eat it.
- My favorite TV show, band, movie, and book series have not changed for almost 10 years. They are Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Fall Out Boy, 10 Things I Hate About You, and Harry Potter, respectively.
- I have a beautiful and loving cat named Miranda.
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| Me and Miranda hanging out before dinner. She was definitely ready to get down and eat |
Until next time,
Lauren
