[image1-right]Jerrod Moore is passionate about connecting information and people. He is applying his corporate experience, which includes work as a strategic resource intern at State Farm, and his coursework in community informatics toward his goals of becoming a library director and increasing diversity in the information professions. As a Mix IT Up! scholar, he focuses on issues of youth advocacy in library and information science through his classes and engagement with community organizations that serve youth.
Why did you decide to pursue an LIS degree?
I chose to pursue a degree in LIS because I find it interesting and rewarding to have the ability to connect people with information.
Why did you choose GSLIS?
I chose GSLIS for two reasons. First, I appreciated the warm embrace and honesty I got from the GSLIS recruiters. Second, GSLIS has the number one library and information science master’s program.
What particular LIS topics interest you most?
I am very interested in learning more about community informatics. I am in the process of taking classes now, and I would like to learn as much as I can while I can.
What surprises you about the field of LIS?
Even though I have been around the field for a few years now, the willingness to collaborate and share information never stops amazing me.
What do you do outside of class?
When I am not in class, I enjoy traveling and trying out new restaurants and bars—and I study, of course.
What career plans or goals do I have?
I would like to become library director of an undergraduate college and improve the diversity in the library profession as much as possible. I believe that in order to best serve our patrons, we must be able to identify with them and make them feel comfortable.