Chris Shoemaker
childhood ambition: To become an astronaut or brain surgeon
first job: Camp counselor
proudest moment: Volunteering over 1000 hours at a local hospital
biggest challenge: Remembering that no matter how cool I think libraries are, others must still be convinced of that fact
inspiration: Harriet Miles, an extraordinary Children’s librarian, formerly at the City of Palmdale Youth Library. She demonstrated the passion that makes a great librarian, and taught me how to be a great librarian before I ever started a MLIS program.
currently reading: “You must be this happy to enter” by Elizabeth Crane
most surprising thing about being a librarian: Even when you think that everything has been done, you can always find new ways to connect users with the library.
I love being a librarian because: No matter how many programs, booktalks, or schools you visit, there always more opportunities waiting for you.