Masters in Library and Information Science

1. Christina R. Matekel
Born: June 4, 1989, San Francisco, CA
Lives: Joplin, MO
Works: Joplin Public Library
(circulation assistant)

2. School
B.A. English– 3.6 GPA
Brigham Young University-Idaho
April 2012
Writing tutor
Teacher’s Assistant
University newspaper
staff writer
San Jose State University
School of Information
4.0 GPA
ALA Student Chapter
Social media manager
Career pathway:
youth librarianship
Projected graduation:
December 2016

3. Professional
Accomplishments
ALASC Social Media Manager
Hosted virtual book talk:
Banned Book Week 2014
15 student attendees
Weekly Twitter and Facebook
posts averaging 45-75 views
2015 Symposium on LIS
Education Presenter
Virtual presentation on
the lack of focus on
diverse young adults in
LIS education