photo by Brandon Johnson, Princeton University Library
My name is Emma Sarconi.
As a librarian and book historian, I seek to inspire curiosity, critical thinking, joy and delight by providing quality reference services, engaging instruction design, and innovative outreach initiatives grounded in Special Collections.
I currently work as the Outreach and Reference Professional for Special Collections in Firestone Library at Princeton University.
As a member of the public services team at Firestone, I answer remote and in person reference questions, provide in-person reference support to visitors, contribute to our growing teaching program and work on special projects including the All Access Bookclub, the Her Book at Princeton Project and the REACH program. I’m also responsible for leading Special Collection’s outreach program collaborating with on and off-campus partners including the Princeton University makerspace and the Princeton Public Library.
I also serve as the Chair of the RBMS Leab Exhibition Awards Committee and am a member of the Bibsite Editorial Group.
I have a Bachelor’s of Arts in Book and Media Studies from University of Toronto, a Masters in English from New York University and a Masters of Library Science from Long Island University.
I believe that you are special enough for special collections.