Maria Ruelas
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Latina, compassionate, dedicated.
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I am currently reading the YA series . I am obsessed with the world building!
Access, comradery, resilient.
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I value the professional community. I especially value the free professional development opportunities. I’ve attended so many webinars and trainings lead by ACRL committees that have genuinely impacted my career development as a new librarian.
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My contribution to my campus community presents in many ways, such as through reference instruction at the library, collection development and my subject liaison duties behind the scenes. However, I want to highlight my instruction contributions. I teach information literacy classes. I find so much joy in connecting and interacting with our students. Information literacy knowledge is a critical tool that supports lifelong learning development.
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Academic librarianship is transforming into a profession that values open access, transparency, and cultural humility.
Pronouns:sher/her/ella
Credentials:MLIS
Title:Faculty Librarian/Assistant Professor
Workplace:Austin Community College
Location:Austin, TX