Mari Carmen Castellano
Library Science Professional
I am Mari Carmen Castellano, a library and information science professional pursuing a Master's at San Jose State University. At the San Antonio Public Library, I have initiated programs like Adult Craft Time and Tabletop Gaymer Night, and contributed to the Big Read Zine. I co-authored a significant research article with Dr. Jill Fleuriet on media representations during the 2016 election. My focus is on innovative programming and community engagement in the library field.
Resume
Experience
San Antonio Public Library, Thousand Oaks Branch- Library Assistant
June 2022-Current
San Antonio Public Library, Mission Branch- Library Assistant
Sep. 2018-June 2022
San Antonio Public Library, Cody Branch- Library Aide
Feb. 2017-Sep. 2018
Internship with Dr. Jill Fleuriet, University of Texas at San Antonio- Intern
Fall 2016-Oct. 2019
Gap/Pacsun, San Antonio, TX- Sales and Stock Associate
Oct. 2012-Feb. 2017
Education
San Jose State University- Online
In Progress
Masters in Library and Information Science
University of Texas at San Antonio- San Antonio, TX
Dec. 2016
Bachelor of Arts- Anthropology with Departmental Honors
Northwest Vista College- San Antonio, TX
2013
Major in Anthropology
Skills & Languages
- Program Development and Leadership
- Research and Analytical Skills
- Community Engagement
- Patron Assistance (In-person and Virtual)
- Technology Support
- Collection Management
- Committee Collaboration (Esports, Queer, Zine)
- Event Planning and Coordination
- Academic Writing and Publication
- Customer Service
- Display Creation and Curation
- Data Entry and Record Keeping
- Emergency Assistance Program Support
- Craft and Activity Kit Creation
- Fluent in English