{"id":9096,"date":"2026-01-20T16:20:42","date_gmt":"2026-01-20T21:20:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/torch.cci.fsu.edu\/~lis5313\/?p=9096"},"modified":"2026-01-20T17:40:54","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T22:40:54","slug":"finding-the-right-balance-through-education-and-music","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/torch.cci.fsu.edu\/~lis5313\/index.php\/2026\/01\/20\/finding-the-right-balance-through-education-and-music\/","title":{"rendered":"Finding the Right Balance Through Education and Music"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Hi everyone,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I’m Eddie, and I live in South Florida. I work at the Miami-Dade Public Library System in Miami Springs<\/strong><\/a>. Even though I don’t live in Miami Springs, I spend a lot of time there for work. I really enjoy being part of that community because the library is closely connected to the people it serves.<\/p>\n\n\n

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I’m a graduate student at Florida State University School of Information<\/a>,<\/strong> pursuing a degree in Information Studies. I’m primarily interested in helping with digital literacy and how can libraries better support their communities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the Miami Springs Branch Library<\/a><\/strong>, I help people with reference questions and their technology needs. I also spend a lot of time working with children, leading storytimes and crafts, as well as basic technology classes that encourage learning and creativity. I try to help everyone who enters the library, and also during outreach as best as I can with all of their questions and basic tasks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When I’m not working or studying, I enjoy singing. I’m a part-time member of the Master Chorale of South Florida<\/strong><\/a>, a 100-plus-member community choir. Singing with the chorale is a hobby that I love, which brings a balance to my academic and professional life when I am able to participate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I\u2019m hopeful to improve and learn new skills in blogging by practicing hands-on and am glad we are starting very simply and building from there. Also to learn from all of you and from reading your posts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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