Maria-Elena Cigarroa
It's a wrap! Wednesday, April 26, 2023
I’ve had an amazing time working as a reference intern at the Austin History Center, where I’ve mostly assisted with in-person and online...
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Maria-Elena Cigarroa
- Mar 25
- 3 min
A Chat with Practicum Supervisor and Reference Archivist Jennifer Hecker! (Friday, March 15th)
While pursing my MLS, I concentrated on a general program of study to give me a broader exposure to the general field of library science...
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Maria-Elena Cigarroa
- Mar 12
- 2 min
We Come in Peace? Monday, March 12th (1-6pm)
My schedule is a little different this week because I'm going to Philadelphia mid-week for a medical school event for my daughter. So I...
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Maria-Elena Cigarroa
- Mar 12
- 2 min
A Visit to the Mayors' Room! Sunday, March 12 (11-5pm)
Today, I worked the reference desk with Jennifer, which is always great because she's the reference archivist and is really great about...
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Maria-Elena Cigarroa
- Mar 10
- 2 min
Middle School Yearbooks, Old Newspapers, and Welcoming Visitors! Friday, March 10th (12:30-5:30)
I started my shift today by meeting with the Austin History Center Director Danielle’ McGhee. This is the last of my “orientation”...
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Maria-Elena Cigarroa
- Mar 9
- 2 min
Searching for President Jimmy Carter Thursday, March 9th (2-6pm)
The Austin History Center was closed to the public for graffiti removal. We were given the option of working from home, but I came in so...
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Maria-Elena Cigarroa
- Mar 6
- 1 min
A Texan turned Princess Sunday, March 5th (11am-5pm)
I had a great time working the reference desk with Vanessa, our digital archivist, today even though the Austin History Center's...
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Maria-Elena Cigarroa
- Mar 4
- 2 min
Trip to the (Photo) Morgue! Friday, March 3, 2023 (12:30-5:30)
Today was a fun and busy day in the reading room. I staffed the reference desk from 12:30-3:00 today. During that time, I helped a...
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Maria-Elena Cigarroa
- Mar 2
- 2 min
Making Connections! Thursday, March 2 (2-6pm)
Such a fun day today! I came into the reading room and started my shift immediately. Marina, the community archivist whose shift I was...
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Maria-Elena Cigarroa
- Feb 26
- 2 min
Austin's First Mayor; the Servant Girl Murders; and a High School Drill Team Sunday, Feb 26th(11-5)
On Sundays, only three staff members are required to work--it's usually me, Lupe (the librarian assistant) and then a rotating archivist....
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Maria-Elena Cigarroa
- Feb 25
- 2 min
Field Trip to the AHC! Friday, Feb. 24th (12:30-5:30)
Just as I started my shift, our community archivist Marina and our records analyst Jenna lead a workshop for a group of middle school...
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Maria-Elena Cigarroa
- Feb 24
- 1 min
Maps, maps, and more maps! February 23, 2023 (2-6pm)
When I came in today, I had an hour before starting the last 3-hour reading room shift of the day. I listened to a 30-minute "Wise Up"...
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Maria-Elena Cigarroa
- Feb 23
- 2 min
Using modern tools to research historic buildings Wednesday, February 22, 2023 (11am-5pm)
Sunday, the Austin History Center was closed for the George Washington holiday, so I came in today instead. At the reference desk, I...
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Maria-Elena Cigarroa
- Feb 18
- 2 min
State School Cemeteries, Strikes, and More! Friday, February 17, 2023 (12:30-5:30)
The reading room was quiet today, so I spent much of my day researching resources related to a reference email that came in from a U.T....
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Maria-Elena Cigarroa
- Feb 16
- 2 min
Music venues, old grocery store, and a historic bath house Thursday, February 16, 2023 (2-6pm)
Today, when I staffed the reference desk, I answered a phone call from a news reporter who inquired about whether we have photos of old...
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Maria-Elena Cigarroa
- Feb 13
- 2 min
Fire Insurance Maps are Cool! Sunday, Feb. 12, 11am-5pm
Today, I staffed the reading room reference desk all day with Jenna, the records analyst. We talked a little bit about what she does for...
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Maria-Elena Cigarroa
- Feb 11
- 2 min
Staff Development Day February 10(9am-5pm)
The Austin Public Library conducted a remote Staff Development Day. All staff were required to attend this fully-remote program. I...
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Maria-Elena Cigarroa
- Feb 5
- 2 min
A quiet day... Sunday, February 5th (10am-5pm)
Today was a very quiet day in the reading room. I helped one customer access the index to the small Austin History Center art holdings. A...
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Maria-Elena Cigarroa
- Feb 4
- 1 min
After the Storm! Friday, February 3rd (12:30-5:30pm)
The Austin History Center re-opened today after a three-day weather closure. My shift at the reading room reference desk was so busy...
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Maria-Elena Cigarroa
- Feb 4
- 2 min
Ice Day Activities! Thursday, February 2nd (2-6pm)
The Austin History Center was closed today due to the ice storm and extended power outages across the city. We received an early morning...
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