SJSU iSchool Virtual Convocation

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Desiree Misae Lacey

CONNECTIONS

GUEST BOOK

Louanne Heintz: Congratulations, Desiree! Class of 2018! You have an amazing talent for writing. I hope that you are able to incorporate that in some way as you progress throughout your career.

Alyce Scott: Congratulations, Desiree - and best wishes for a bright future!

Desiree Misae Lacey

The degree of

Master of Library and Information Science

Virtual Convocation
2018

PROFILE

Current residence: Norco, CA, US

I wanted to earn a masters degree because:

The MLIS degree was an attractive choice because it allowed me to learn about a lot of different subjects within the LIS field, while also exploring my interest area in archival work.

While earning my degree, my greatest supporters were:

My greatest supporters consisted of my mom and dad, grandparents, uncle, and godparents. I also had support from close friends, my mentor, and colleagues.

While in the program, I met classmates from:

I met classmates from all over the United States ranging from our beloved West Coast to East Coast and everywhere else in between. And I'm so happy we could be part of each other's MLIS journey.

What I liked best about online learning was:

I appreciated the flexibility and the ability to complete work anywhere. I also really enjoyed the collaborative aspect and the excellent instructor communication. There were many times I would stress over homework, but the instructors were always just an email away.

What I enjoyed most about my experience at the SJSU School of Information was:

I enjoyed networking with local LIS professionals as a result of class projects. This helped me make connections in the field, which have proven to be increasingly valuable.

I plan to use my degree to:

I plan to use my degree to become an agent and supporter of change. I'm not sure what library setting will be my endgame, but I look forward to shaking things up on the way there.

Now that I have completed the program, I'm most looking forward to:

I'm most looking forward to spending time cultivating relationships with colleagues and conducting independent research about the LIS field, specifically archival work or anything related to my interests in Indigenous librarianship or prison librarianship.