Luz Badillo

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Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL)

Describe yourself in three words:

Creative, funny, honest.

What are you reading (or listening to on your mobile device)?

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I am currently reading "Crying in H Mart" by Michelle Zauner.

Describe ACRL in three words:

Engaging, informative, thought-provoking.

What do you value about ACRL?

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Scholarship opportunities! I was a part of the ACRL 2023 Scholarships Committee and I loved that we were able to offer scholarships for both in-person and virtual attendance to the ACRL 2023 Conference.

What do you as an academic librarian contribute to your campus?

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I primarily work with students and faculty to meet their information needs. When I'm not providing instruction and reference services, I can be found working on LibGuides, learning more about Zines, or brainstorming new book display and programming ideas with my colleagues.

In your own words

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My favorite thing about being an academic librarian is the opportunity to support and learn from first-year, first-generation, and prospective transfer students of color. Their experiences and ideas add so much value to the world of academia. I really enjoy learning from them to better inform the work that I do.

Credentials:she/her/ella

Title:Instruction & Reference Librarian

Workplace:Santa Monica College Library

Location:Santa Monica, CA