Amy Nykamp:
Congratulations, Kelly! While I can't remember if we had any classes together, I notice you're only a town away from me in RP and if you are interested in getting together one day, let me know. I wish you well as you pursue this new career!
Krista and John O'Connor:
We are incredibly proud of you, Kelly! You have worked hard to achieve your goals, and as your mom, I have been so inspired watching you work and learn about the myriad aspects of this discipline and its many facets. I know you will be able to go forward with your goals and plans; you will be successful in all ways. We love you! Mom and Dad
Kelly
O'Connor
The degree of
Master of Library and Information Science
Virtual Convocation
2019
PROFILE
Current residence: Petaluma, CA, US
I wanted to earn a masters degree because:
I love furthering my education and I appreciated this opportunity to learn about a subject I've always been interested in: libraries and information management. I appreciated the training and information I received in this program and I'm excited to have a master's degree in a field that inspires me.
While earning my degree, my greatest supporters were:
My parents gave me a lot of support to start and complete this program. I'm also thankful for the support and comments I received from instructors during my program.
What I liked best about online learning was:
The ability to learn from instructors from all over the country and from various universities. I enjoyed being able to work on assignments with flexibility while also being able to meet with classmates virtually.
What I enjoyed most about my experience at the SJSU School of Information was:
My favorite classes had to do with classification and the history of books, libraries and printed works. I also enjoyed the opportunities to work with librarians and archivists and hear about their experiences.
I plan to use my degree to:
I would love to work in an archive or with special collections of some sort. Reference work for public libraries is also interesting to me. I hope to be able to try several different types of library work throughout my career.
Now that I have completed the program, I'm most looking forward to:
Devoting my time to job searches and exploring different libraries and opportunities around the country. I'm really excited to get involved in the evolving world of library and information work.
Amy Nykamp: Congratulations, Kelly! While I can't remember if we had any classes together, I notice you're only a town away from me in RP and if you are interested in getting together one day, let me know. I wish you well as you pursue this new career!
Krista and John O'Connor: We are incredibly proud of you, Kelly! You have worked hard to achieve your goals, and as your mom, I have been so inspired watching you work and learn about the myriad aspects of this discipline and its many facets. I know you will be able to go forward with your goals and plans; you will be successful in all ways. We love you! Mom and Dad