Coursework
This page highlights select coursework from my MLIS studies at San José State University. My focus has been on archives, digital preservation, metadata, and inclusive information practices. Each course has contributed to my development as an information professional with a strong foundation in both theory and application.
INFO 200: Information Communities [Fall 2024]
Explored the information behaviors of Catholics in online spaces
Researched community needs and digital access barriers
Developed recommendations for more inclusive LIS services
Final research project examined digital literacy and trust within religious online ecosystems
INFO 202: Information Retrieval System Design [Fall 2024]
Studied search systems, database structures, and principles of effective information retrieval
Analyzed indexing, controlled vocabularies, and search algorithms
Practiced user-centered evaluation of search interfaces
Examined how metadata and system design affect discoverability
INFO 203: Online Learning & Information Literacy [Fall 2024]
Completed foundational training in graduate-level research, LIS tools, and professional development workflows
Created annotated bibliographies
Built and managed a Zotero library using LIS databases for academic inquiry
INFO 204: Information Professions [Fall 2024]
Surveyed career paths in LIS with a focus on ethical practice, DEI principles, and professional identity development
Drafted a personal LIS philosophy
Engaged with practitioners across archives, public libraries, and UX roles
INFO 284: Seminar in Archives and Records Management [Spring 2025]
Examined contemporary issues including security, access, and genealogy
Critically engaged with the evolving role of archives in a digital-first environment
Designed an outreach tool to foster archival access and community engagement
INFO 256: Archives & Manuscripts [Spring 2025]
Focused on archival theory, arrangement, and description
Practiced writing biographical/historical notes and scope/content statements
Explored provenance, original order, and archival ethics
INFO 240: Information Technology Tools & Applications [Spring 2025]
Built a website on Brutalist architecture using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
Deployed the project via FileZilla and university VPN
Practiced front-end development and responsive design principles
INFO 285: Applied Research Methods [Fall 2025]
Studied applied research and evaluation methods used to assess library programs, services, and grant-funded initiatives
Designed data collection instruments, constructed samples, and conducted qualitative and quantitative analysis
Used Excel to compute descriptive and inferential statistics, create tables and graphs, and interpret findings
Completed a full evaluation report—including logic model, variables/measures, data analysis, and recommendations—grounded in real-world LIS assessment practices
INFO 259: Preservation Management [Fall 2025]
Studied preservation theories, ethics, and decision-making across paper, book, audiovisual, and digital materials
Examined causes of deterioration and evaluated environmental, handling, and security factors affecting collection longevity
Practiced disaster planning and recovery strategies, conservation assessment, and reformatting workflows
Learned digital preservation frameworks—including OAIS—and mapped real-world repositories to functional entities
Completed professional preservation reports and a final preservation plan applying standards, surveys, and prioritized recommendations
INFO 294: Professional Experience: Internships [Fall 2025]
Completed a supervised, 90-hour internship with the Busy Beaver Button Museum focusing on digital stewardship and object description
Processed pinback button collections by researching provenance, drafting metadata, and standardizing descriptive fields for online access
Contributed to improvements in the museum’s digital catalog by enhancing item records, documenting workflows, and supporting long-term preservation efforts