Danielle Pitter

Graduate Student Assistant, Rutgers University’s Master of Information Program
School of Communication & Information at Rutgers University Libraries---New Brunswick

I started my library journey in 2020, by contacting local librarians and workers on their experiences. I became so inspired by their work enough to join the New Jersey Library Association as a member, gaining a leadership position as the Diversity and Outreach section’s Secretary from 2021-2023. I was the intern for the NJLA Library Workers of Color in 2023. I am currently the Vice President for the NJLA Diversity & Outreach section, and Vice-Chair for the NJLA Newsletter Committee.

 Also, I am a 2022 ALA Spectrum Scholar, which gave me the opportunity to begin graduate school at Rutgers University’s Master of Information program. I am in my third and final year of graduate school, focusing on Library and Information Science. My primary objectives are on Young Adult Services, Adult Services, and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion initiatives.

My past work experiences include library associate for North Brunswick Public Library, from 2020 to 2021, and program assistant for Rebecca Reynolds, Rutgers University's SC&I LIS Department Chair in 2023. I am currently a graduate student assistant from the Master of Information Program at Rutgers University’s School of Communication & Information in New Brunswick.

When I am not studying, I am a writer, published author and blogger. Writing has always been a passion for me, and I’ve been doing it since I was a child. Writing poetry, blogs, editorial writing, and social media campaigns are my expertise. I published my first book, Reality Check, on April 14, 2022. My blog is www.PoetryBooksYA.com.

You can find me on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram: @dani_pitter and @poetrybooksya