BC ELN welcomes two new Student Librarians to the fold! Jaclyn Fong and Sophia Kimber are UBC iSchool students in the MLIS program. Both will be working part-time for BC ELN on a variety of projects that will leverage their many skills and deepen their understanding of library consortia work. BC ELN has a history of providing work experience to students, and we are delighted to have Jaclyn and Sophia join us for the Fall. Read on for their introductions…
Hi everyone! I’m Jaclyn, a second year MLIS student at UBC. Before studying in Canada, I obtained my B.A., B.Ed., and M.A. degrees in English education and cultural studies in Hong Kong. I also taught English at a Hong Kong secondary school for a few years. Apart from my studies and work, I’m an avid traveler who has been to more than 20 countries. I also love film photography a lot and have been carrying my film cameras during my trips around the world.
Hello! My name is Sophia Kimber, and I’m a Co-op student working at SFU. I am a MLIS student at UBC, with plans to finish up my degree by November of 2024! I have an undergraduate degree in Environmental Biology, which I obtained in my hometown Saskatoon at the University of Saskatchewan. I absolutely adore reading and creating digital art in my spare time. I love cats and cooking complicated meals and desserts! The prairie winter is something I grew up in and enjoy, so don’t be alarmed if I am wearing a sweater when I should be wearing a jacket!