I first met Mrs. Kim last summer in Library 1. During an early class meeting, she smiled, opened her arms wide, proclaiming, "I welcome all. I welcome everyone." (Even extremely close-cropped, clay splattered females with polar bear.) She enthusiastically encourages, gently suggests, patiently listens to questions and respectfully answers them until a student understands. She wants us all to succeed. She organizes homework so we can practice skills that we could list on our resumes. She arranges interesting field trips. She's an awesome baker. She emails learning, employment and scholarship opportunities.

Mrs. Kim changed my life. She recommended I consider applying to San Jose State in addition to UCLA for my MLIS. Reluctantly, I investigated SJSU. To my surprise, I discovered SJSU to be a much better fit. Additionally, I applied for a scholarship I learned about via one of Mrs. Kim's emails. She generously took time out of her busy schedule to write letters of recommendation. I was accepted to both UCLA & SJSU. Miraculously, I was selected as one of the recipients of the IMLS Librarians for Tomorrow Scholarship, a full scholarship to SJSU's MLIS program.

"I welcome all. I welcome everyone." Mrs. Kim lives this philosophy as a professor, as a librarian and as a person. Bless you Mrs. Kim for caring and for being a great role model. Aloha & Mahalo.

We Love You!
Grace & Hugo!

Submitted by Grace Tanaka (& Hugo!)