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Editorial Team

Current Team—Summer/Fall 2023

Odin Halvorson (he/him/they), Editor-In-Chief

Odin Halvorson After completing his MFA in creative writing, Odin got a taste for academic work through presenting his work at the International Conference of the Fantastic in the Arts. Odin is, among many other things, a published science fiction author, husband, and co-founder of Round Table Writers. Odin has previously worked with the Duende literary magazine, the Stonecoast Review, and the Everylibrary Institute, and he serves as an advisory board member to the Democracy Café alongside luminaries like Dr. Lawrence Lessig and Dr. Cornel West. Besides his work with the SRJ, Odin also serves the public as a library specialist, while pursing his studies through the SJSU iSchool. Odin and his wife have also founded The Unenlightened Generalists, where they highlight how a life of art, play, ritual, and learning can change the world.

Learn more about Odin and his work at his BioLink, here.

Marc Hoffeditz, Managing Editor

Marc Hoffeditz

Marc is a library professional living and working in the Greater Boston area. His current areas of interest are copyright, scholarly communications, and resource sharing. After 8 years in the Access Services department of the Ginn Library at Tufts University, Marc will be joining the Boston Library Consortium as their inaugural Resource Sharing Program Manager in the fall of 2023. Marc is an active board member of Community Cooks, a non-profit in the Greater Boston area that mobilizes teams of volunteer cooks to provide meals to various human service organizations. When not library-ing, he enjoys baking gluten free treats, replaying nostalgic video games from his teenage years, and taking care of his two houseplants Nadja and Steve.

Erica Enos, Communications Coordinator

Erica Enos

Erica is a first-gen grad student living and working in Southern California. She has a Bachelor of Science in Anthropology from Cal Poly Pomona and has spent her career working in public relations in the video game industry while always dreaming of being a librarian. She is looking forward to transitioning into a new career in library and information science and is especially excited to learn about video game preservation. She enjoys cozy games, fantasy novels, home decor, and her corgi, Bella.

Learn how to apply, here!

Pearl Kim (She/Her), Content & Copy Editor

Pearl Kim

Pearl Kim is a graduate student in San Jose State University’s Master of Library and Information Science program. Previously, she worked as a writer creating and editing content that made technology management clear for public servants. She received a bachelor’s degree in journalism with a minor in Asian American Studies at Northwestern University. In her free time, she reads, thrifts, looks at the ocean and eats good food that other people cook. She lives in Long Beach, CA with her husband and two cats.

Madelyn Tarr (she/her), Content Editor

Madelyn Tarr

Madelyn earned a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish and International Studies from University of Miami in 2014. Following her undergraduate career, she graduated from Duke University School of Law with a J.D and LL.M. in Law and Entrepreneurship. During her time in law school, she served as Managing Editor of the Duke Law and Technology Review and Executive Editor of the Duke Journal of Comparative and International Law. Madelyn expects to graduate from the MLIS program in Spring 2024. She currently works as a corporate attorney in San Diego, focusing on entrepreneurship and venture capital, and in her free time loves reading, playing golf and attending ballet classes.

Emily Taggart (she/her), Copy Editor

Emily Taggart

Emily earned her bachelor’s degree in music performance from the Cleveland Institute of Music and her master’s degree in arts administration from the University of Oregon. She has over twenty years of experience delivering client and event services in the performing arts and wellness industries. Her avid interests in research, civics, and information literacy inspired her to make a career shift and begin the MLIS program at SJSU in the Fall of 2022. She currently lives in Sacramento, California, where she enjoys long walks, good books, nourishing meals, and spending time with her family.

Irene Miller, Copy Editor

Irene Miller

After completing a seemingly arbitrary collection of courses including several foreign languages, biological sciences, and history, Irene received a BA in Anthropology from the University of Colorado in Boulder. Her varied interests led her to SJSU’s MLIS program. During her time at the iSchool she has served as a Co-Events Coordinator for the American Library Association Student Chapter, participated in the College of Professional and Global Education Online Student Conference, and is a member of the Library Technology Integration Lab team. When not diving deep in the world of metadata or digital equity issues, Irene enjoys backpacking in the mountains and tackling the New York Times word puzzles.

Danielle Willett (she/her), Content Editor

Danielle Willett

Danielle earned her Bachelor of Science in English from Central Michigan University in 2014. With a background in academic and fiction editing and a strong love of books, she has utilized those skills throughout her working career in libraries. In her spare time, she enjoys reading romance novels, hanging out with her nieces and nephew, and attempting to crochet. Danielle expects to graduate from SJSU with her MLIS in Spring 2025. She currently lives in Michigan and works at a public library as an Associate Librarian.



The SRJ recruits Content Editors and Copy Editors, as well as the positions of Managing Editor Communications Coordinator and Editor-in-Chief. For additional information email the Editor-in-Chief at sjsu.ischool.srj@gmail.com.




Advisory Board

*All members of the advisory board are affiliated with San José State's School of Information.

Dr. Anthony Chow
Director

Dr. Linda Main
Associate Director

Dr. Anthony Bernier Faculty Advisor


Dr. Sue Alman
Dr. Joni Richards Bodart
Dr. Mary Bolin
Dr. Jessica Bushey
Dr. Michelle Chen
Dr. Souvick Ghosh
Dr. Ulia Gosart
Dr. Mary Ann Harlan
Dr. Deborah Hicks
Dr. James Hodges
Dr. Darra Hofman
Dr. Renee Jefferson
Alison Johnson
Jason Kaltenbacher
Dr. Geoffrey Z. Liu
Dr. Ziming Liu
Dr. David V. Loertscher
Dr. Lili Luo
Dr. Norman Mooradian
Dr. Kristen Rebmann
Dr. Tonia San Nicholas-Rocca
Alyce Scott
Vicki Steiner
Dr. Michael Stephens
Dr. Virginia Tucker
Dr. Michele A. L. Villagran
Beth Wrenn-Estes
Dr. Lei Zhang

The SRJ recruits Content Editors and Copy Editors, as well as the positions of Managing Editor Communications Coordinator and Editor-in-Chief. For additional information email the Editor-in-Chief at sjsu.ischool.srj@gmail.com.


Past Editorial Teams: 2023-2011

13-1 (2023, May)
Amber Passey, Editor-in-Chief
Benjamin Brown, Managing Editor
Nicholas Catt, Content Editor
Mia Lewis, Content Editor
Amber Morrell, Content Editor
Madelyn Tarr, Content Editor
Elizabeth Kuykendall, Copy Editor
Emily Taggart, Copy Editor

12-2 (2023, January)
Amber Passey, Editor-in-Chief
Benjamin Brown, Managing Editor
Nicholas Catt, Content Editor
Nicole Daly, Content Editor
Amber Morrell, Content Editor
Madison Jurgens, Content Editor
Mia Lewis, Copy Editor
Elizabeth Kuykendall, Copy Editor

12-1 (2022, June)
Tierra Holmes, Editor-in-Chief
Meghan Duffey, Managing Editor
Benjamin Brown, Content Editor
Madison Jurgens, Content Editor
Amber Morrell, Content Editor
Amber Passey, Content Editor
Maya Lomeli, Copy Editor
Stephanie Sandoval, Copy Editor

11-2 (2022, January)
Tierra Holmes, Editor-in-Chief
Meghan Duffey, Managing Editor
Benjamin Brown, Content Editor
Ariel Dyer, Content Editor
Kristen Jacobson, Content Editor
Amber Morrell, Content Editor
Maya Lomeli, Copy Editor
Stephanie Sandoval, Copy Editor

11-1 (2021, June)
Catherine Liebau-Nelsen, Editor-in-Chief
Sarah Wilson, Managing Editor
Marian Griffin, Content Editor
Kristen Jacobson, Content Editor
Dorianne Shaffer, Content Editor
Ariel Dyer, Content Editor
Michelle Sarfati, Copy Editor
Molly Wunderli, Copy Editor

10-2 (2020, December)
Catherine Liebau-Nelsen, Editor-in-Chief
Sarah Wilson, Managing Editor
Brianna Limas, Content Editor
Marian Griffin, Content Editor
Kristen Jacobson, Content Editor
Dorianne Shaffer, Content Editor
Justin Sana, Copy Editor
Michelle Sarfati, Copy Editor

10-1 (2020, June)
Margaret Snyder, Editor-in-Chief
Phyllis Pistorino, Managing Editor
Terry Schiavone, Content Editor
Claire Goldstein, Content Editor
Ester Momand, Content Editor
Justin Sana, Copy Editor
Brianna Limas, Copy Editor
Havilah Steinman, Content Editor


9-2 (2019, December)
Margaret Snyder, Editor-in-Chief
Rachel Greggs, Managing Editor
Channon Arabit, Copy Editor
Claire Goldstein, Content Editor
Esther Momand, Content Editor
Phyllis Pistorino, Copy Editor
Terry Schiavone Content Editor
Havilah Steinman, Content Editor

9-1 (2019, June)
Megan Price, Editor-in-Chief
Rachel Greggs, Managing Editor
Stephanie Akau, Content Editor
Channon Arabit, Copy Editor
Claire Goldstein, Content Editor
Terry Schiavone Content Editor
Tayci Stallings, Copy Editor
Havilah Steinman, Content Editor


8-2 (2019, January)
Megan Price, Editor-in-Chief
Kelly Pollard, Managing Editor
Stephanie Akau, Content Editor
Stacy Andell, Content Editor
Channon Arabit, Copy Editor
Claire Goldstein, Content Editor
Rachel Greggs, Content/Copy Editor
Lisa Lowdermilk, Content/Copy Editor

8-1 (2018, June)

Holley Cornetto, Editor-in-Chief
Kelly Pollard, Managing Editor
Priscilla Ameneyro, Copy Editor
Stephanie Akau, Content Editor
Stacy Andell, Content Editor
Claire Goldstein, Content Editor
Robert King, Content Editor
Lisa Lowdermilk, Content/Copy Editor
Mary Malone, Content Editor

7-2 (2018, January)
Holley Cornetto, Editor-in-Chief
Lindsey Travis, Managing Editor
Claire Goldstein, Content Editor
Robert King, Content Editor
Kelly Pollard, Content Editor
Emmanuel Edward Te, Content Editor
Amy Rudberg, Copy Editor
Mary Malone, Copy Editor

7-1 (2017, June)
Tamarack Hockin, Editor-in-Chief
Laurel A. Brenner, Managing Editor
Lindsey Travis, Managing Editor
Claire Goldstein, Content Editor
Brooke Heskett, Content Editor
Devon Lee, Content Editor
M. Julee Tanner, Content Editor
Emmanuel Edward Te, Content Editor
Amy Rudberg, Copy Editor
Kate M Spaulding, Copy Editor

6-2 (2017, Jan)
Tamarack Hockin, Editor-in-Chief
Gina Nichols, Managing Editor
Laurel A Brenner, Content Editor
Laurel Diskin, Content Editor
Brooke Heskett, Content Editor
Devon Lee, Content Editor
M. Julee Tanner, Content Editor
Lindsey Travis, Content Editor
Elizabeth Byrne, Copy Editor
Kate M Spaulding, Copy Editor

6-1 (2016, June)
Adrienne Mathewson, Editor-in-Chief
Gina Nichols, Managing Editor
Melissa Anderson, Content Editor
Laurel Diskin, Content Editor
Tamarack Hockin, Content Editor
Devon Lee, Content Editor
M. Julee Tanner, Content Editor
Lindsey Travis, Content Editor
Cathryn Gowen, Copy Editor
Mary Alice Kolonay, Copy Editor

SRJ 5-2 (2015, Dec)
Adrienne Mathewson, Editor-in-Chief
Janet Casey, Managing Editor
Melissa Anderson, Content Editor
Devon Lee, Content Editor
Lawrence Mak, Content Editor
Rebecca Padrick, Content Editor
Camille Peters, Content Editor
Josh Smith, Content Editor
Laurel Diskin, Copy Editor
Mary Alice Kolonay, Copy Editor

SRJ 5-1 (2015, May)
Adrienne Mathewson, Editor-in-Chief
Janet Casey, Managing Editor
Melissa Anderson, Content Editor
Lawrence Mak, Content Editor
Rebecca Padrick, Content Editor
Camille Peters, Content Editor
Josh Smith, Content Editor
Alicia Zuniga, Content Editor
Kristin Clark, Copy Editor
Laurel Diskin, Copy Editor

SRJ 4-2 (2014, Dec)
Adrienne Mathewson, Editor-in-Chief
Sara Kelso, Managing Editor
Kristin Clark, Copy Editor
Lawrence Mak, Content Editor
Alexandria Post, Content Editor
Laura Stanger, Content Editor
Tacoma Tomilson, Content Editor
Stephanie Routhier-Perry, Copy Editor
Alicia Zuniga, Content Editor

SRJ 4-1 (2014, May)
Adrienne Mathewson, Editor-in-Chief
Sara Kelso, Managing Editor
Jason Baker, Content Editor
Brighid M. Gonzales, Content Editor
Lawrence Mak, Content Editor
Alexandria Post, Content Editor
Laura Stanger, Content Editor
Tacoma Tomilson, Content Editor
Susannah Kopecky, Copy Editor
Stephanie Routhier-Perry, Copy Editor

SRJ 3-2 (2013, Dec)
Adrienne Mathewson, Editor in Chief
Barnaby Hughes, Managing Editor
Rachel Foote, Content Editor
James E Hicks, Content Editor
Sara Kelso, Content Editor
L. Meghann Kuhlmann, Content Editor
Lawrence Mak, Content Editor
Laura Stanger, Content Editor
Susannah Kopecky, Copy Editor
Lea Mason, Copy Editor

SRJ 3-1 (2013, May)
Elyse Meyers, Editor in Chief
Barnaby Hughes, Managing Editor
Rose Love Chou, Content Editor
Rachel Foote, Content Editor
Amanda Heath, Content Editor
James E Hicks, Content Editor
Robin Olbekson Markel, Content Editor
L. Meghann Kuhlmann, Content Editor
Lea Mason, Copy Editor
Melleny Thomasson, Copy Editor

SRJ 2-2 (2013, Jan)
Elyse Meyers, Editor in Chief
Susan B Wainscott, Managing Editor
Rose Love Chou, Content Editor
Rachel Foote, Content Editor
Amanda Heath, Content Editor
James E Hicks, Content Editor
L. Meghann Kuhlmann, Content Editor
Robin Olbekson Markel, Content Editor
Lori Myrland, Copy Editor
Melleny Thomasson, Copy Editor

SRJ 2-1 – (2012, May)
Stacey Nordlund, Editor in Chief
Susan B Wainscott, Managing Editor
Rose Love Chou, Content Editor
Cynthia M Cohen, Content Editor
Samantha Godbey, Content Editor
Amanda Heath, Content Editor
James E Hicks, Content Editor
Robin Olbekson Markel, Content Editor
Elyse Meyers, Copy Editor

SRJ 1-2- in AB files (2011, Dec)
Maria Otero-Boisvert, Editor in Chief
Stacey Nordlund, Managing Editor
Cynthia M Cohen, Content Editor
Samantha Godbey, Content Editor
James E Hicks, Content Editor
Margo Padilla, Content Editor
Kimberly Price, Content Editor
Theresa Putkey, Content Editor
Susan E Edwards, Copy Editor
Colleen Vincent, Copy Editor

SRJ 1-1 – (2011, July)
Suzanne Scott, Editor-in-Chief
Richard Thomchick, Managing Editor
Cynthia M Cohen, Content Editor
Samantha Godbey, Content Editor
James E Hicks, Content Editor
Kimberly Price, Content Editor
Theresa Putkey, Content Editor
Susan E Edwards, Copy Editor
Colleen Vincent, Copy Editor