Leanna (Garcia '13) Pagano, M.L.I.S.

About

Hey, and welcome to Pearson Library! 

A little bit about me:

I grew up in a Mexican-American household with a first-generation American mother and a father whose family has strong roots in Ventura County. I couldn’t (and still can’t) go anywhere without running into family, or someone who knows a tia, tio, or cousin. Although I’m originally from Texas, I consider Ventura County my home. I’m married, a mother to a human child and a furbaby who I’m convinced doesn’t know she’s a dog.

I always knew I wanted to pursue higher education but didn’t know what that journey would look like. Ultimately, it began at Moorpark College, and continued at Cal Lutheran as a transfer student and commuter. I graduated in 2013 with my Bachelors in History and took a few years off before pursuing my Masters in Library and Information Science. It was during my education pause where I developed a passion for helping users find needed information and found my way back to Cal Lutheran working at Pearson Library. 

Since my return to Cal Lutheran I’ve worked in circulation, managed the interlibrary loan service, oversaw the course reserves service, and my current role is Head of Collection Management Services. As a librarian and Head of Collection Management Services I aim to create a physical collection that meets the research needs of the Cal Lutheran community, create a space of belonging, and help everyone find the resources they need to succeed. 

Although my primary role includes development and management of the library collection, I enjoy dabbling in various aspects of academic librarianship including:

• Open Access & Open Education Resources

• Information Seeking Behavior (ISB)

• Copyright & Fair Use

• Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility

When the cardigan comes off, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends. Contrary to librarian stereotypes - my nose isn’t stuck in a book. I’ll occasionally pick up a book (or her Kindle Paperwhite) and read fantasy, romance, and more. Although reading isn’t my main pastime, I’m an advocate for public libraries and promote the free services and resources available through local libraries whenever possible. If you don’t have a public library card, Google your local library and sign up for a library card to utilize these resources and services!

Education

Master of Library and Information Science (M.L.I.S.), San Jose State University

Advanced Certificate in Strategic Management of Digital Assets and Services, San Jose State University

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in History, California Lutheran University

Expertise

• Resource Sharing (interlibrary loan and document delivery)
• Reference & Research Assistance
• Open Access (OA) & Open Education Resources (OER)
• Information Literacy & Instruction
• Access Services & Circulation
• Course Reserves
• Digital Asset Management

Publications

PRESENTATIONS

3/2022 Speaker, "OCLC's Express digital delivery program," OCLC. WebEx, March 2022.

4/2020 Co-speaker, “Interest Group Panel,” California Academic and Research Libraries Association, California Academic and Research Libraries Association Conference. Zoom, April 2019.

12/19 Co-presenter, “Course Reserve Textbook Initiative,” California Academic Reference Librarians Discussion Interest Group, South (CARLDIGs), CARLDIGs 2019 Fall Program. University of La Verne, December 2019.

MEMBERSHIPS 

American Library Association

Association of College and Research Libraries

Reference and User Services Association

California Academic and Research Libraries Association

Phi Alpha Theta Historical Honors Society

COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP

California Academic and Research Libraries Association. California Academic Reference Librarians Discussion Interest Group, South (CARLDIGs), Chair, 2023

California Academic and Research Libraries Association. California Academic Reference Librarians Discussion Interest Group, South (CARLDIGs), Vice Chair & Chair Elect, 2022

Northwest Interlibrary Loan & Resource Sharing Conference (NWILL). Conference Committee, Registration Assistant and Convener, 2022

California Academic and Research Libraries Association. California Academic Reference Librarians Discussion Interest Group, South (CARLDIGs), Secretary, 2020-2021

Phi Alpha Theta Historical Honors Society. Chapter Alpha Psi Xi, Vice President 2012-2013