I am currently working on my MSLIS and my CAS in Digital Libraries. I have been working as the Library Learning Assistant at Scarborough Library at Shepherd University for 5 years this November 16th. My position as the Library Learning Assistant has changed over the course of 5 years. Today my position includes developing and managing the library's website and a virtual historic tour of Shepherd's campus, creating and helping Librarians develop Libguides, answering reference questions, helping develop a digital collection and managing the University's archives. I am an accidental librarian so I am looking forward to being a on purpose Librarian.
I have had a diverse background before becoming an accidental librarian. I worked for 7 years as a Computer Technician before going back to get my undergraduate and then graduate degrees. My first graduate degree is in Historic Preservation. I love preserving and researching history. I really believe my time as Computer Technician and my degree in Historic Preservation lead me to my current position and my desire to be the type of librarian I am developing into, Digital and Preservation Librarian.
Also I am a caregiver for my Mom. She has early stage Vascular Dementia. She does really well but can not live alone so she lives with me now. I have become a strong advocate for Relay for Life (I have known too many people who have cancer or died of cancer) and Alzheimer's Association (Alzheimer's is a form of Dementia). In my spare time I love to cook, bake, go to the movies, go out to eat (it is great to have someone serve me every once in a while), and take photographs of old buildings.
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