2011 Eureka! Fellow Lynn Nguyen
My name is Lynn Nguyen, and I'm a Principal Librarian at the Santa Ana Public Library. I have the pleasure of managing Technology and Support Services that includes overseeing the Circulation and Technical Services, managing the library's online databases collection, designing and updating the agency's website, supervising Adult Computer Labs, managing contracts, and implementing technology related projects.
In addition to my current duties, when the Library merged with the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services agency, I took over responsibility of managing the City of Santa Ana's government access television Channel 3. Working with the City, I create content for the bulletin board system using Scala software. I also supervise and mentor staff members on video projects and help to set the directions and goals for Channel 3.
My professional affiliations include memberships in ALA and SCAN NATOA (States of California and Nevada National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors).
I started out my career as a Page, and now I am a Principal Librarian. At each of my transition, I've identified the skills set that I needed in order to develop and took initiative either through schooling or self-learning to get where I am today. Since my role has expanded, I see a potential to develop my leadership skills and hope to do so with the Eureka! Leadership Institute program.
I am married and love to travel with my husband. My most recent trip was a 24-day guided tour of Europe.