For which library, institution, or organization are you currently employed?

Wisconsin State Law Library

How many year(s) have you been a member of Wisconsin Library Association?

3 months

What has been your favorite or most impactful function or event of WLA?

As I am such a new member, I've only been to one - the 2024 annual conference! I became a WLA member as part of my registration for this conference, and I am so glad that I did. I met many wonderful librarians and became involved in AWSL. I look forward to taking a more active role in AWSL and conference planning in 2025.

How has being a member of WLA impacted you or your career?

I moved back to Wisconsin (I grew up here) this past May after working in the Boston area. Joining WLA has helped me to grow into my new role here at the Wisconsin State Law Library and as a Wisconsin librarian more generally.

Do you have a library role model (in Wisconsin or elsewhere) that has provided you with inspiration or guidance? Please share a little bit about it.

I've had many library role models over the last few years. I'm still quite early in my library career, and I am grateful for all of the guidance I've received from coworkers, managers, and professors. I have been particularly inspired by my first reference team, Shelley and Justin, at the Burlington Public Library in Massachusetts - they've greatly impacted the librarian I am today. 

Do you have any advice for new WLA members?

I'm still so new myself! Don't be afraid to introduce yourself to people at WLA events, you never know what connections will come out of the conversations that follow.