Nikko Angelo Lastimosa

For this, yes, parang it influenced me in some way. Yung identity ko as an LGBT librarian also shaped yung professional journey ko in multiple ways. Hindi lang siya in some ways. It has influenced my journey in multiple ways. Tulad niyang na-fuel yung research interest ko sa gender, yung sa TGI (The Great Infohunt) ng library, and also dun sa live experiences ng mga LGBT librarians sa field. Parang it has also motivated me na to advocate in creating spaces na yung diversity sa librarianship ay acknowledged and valued. Parang yun yung nai-envision ko kasi parang in ways, whether through library programs or yung research topic mo or even yung mga professional organization. So, malaking bagay yung identity ko kasi paano ko nakikita yung sarili ko? Ganon ko nakikita yung community. Ganon ko na-e-envision yung community ko.

Identity and Career