Christina R. MatekelBorn: June 4, 1989, San Francisco, CALives: Joplin, MO

Works: Joplin Public Library (circulation assistant)

SchoolB.A. English– 3.6 GPABrigham Young University-IdahoApril 2012 Writing tutor

Teacher’s AssistantUniversity newspaper

staff writer San Jose State UniversitySchool of Information

4.0 GPAALA Student Chapter

Social media managerCareer pathway:

youth librarianshipProjected graduation:

December 2016

Professional Accomplishments

ALASC Social Media ManagerHosted virtual book talk: Banned Book Week 201415 student attendeesWeekly Twitter and Facebook posts averaging 45-75 views

2015 Symposium on LIS Education

PresenterVirtual presentation on the lack of focus

on diverse young adults in LIS

education