Working in a library setting for so many years has been a true blessing. I spent much of my youth in my local library pouring over books, accessing the Internet, and partaking in services and programs that I could get nowhere else. Later, I chanced into a part-time job at a public library where I worked with colleagues and discovered mentors that nurtured my interest in libraries and revealed to me just how important and powerful they are for their communities. Later, I entered an academic library setting. Although the landscape is drastically different in some ways, the impact that academic libraries have on students, faculty, staff and community members is equally inspiring. The way in which my life has revolved around libraries is something I cherish deeply. It has given me the opportunity to explore many meaningful roles that impact others as I was (and continue to be), while also hopefully returning my positive experiences back to our communities.