My full bio

I am Steph (she\her pronouns), this semester is my second semester with the iSchool. I am very interested in public libraries and how the sense of community applies to all age groups. I am also minoring in Gender and Women studies to help bring a different perspective to my future career in the public library industry. I have worked in the public library industry in two different suburb libraries before coming to school. I was living and working in Chicago within a large construction firm as an IT Support Specialist which was part of the HelpDesk team before coming to UIUC. This position helped to teach me to be more patient and empathetic to those who are not technologically savvy out in the field. This skill I then worked hard at in the library setting over winter break while working as a Substitute Librarian at the La Grange Public Library.  I hope to be able to impact the community as an Adult Reference Librarian after graduation in a positive way by taking what I learned here and in previous positions. I am excited to write these blog posts about my Graduate school experience or discussion posts and projects about class! If you ever want any resources from my college or other colleges feel free to reply to posts and I will get back to you as soon as possible!