Please join me in welcoming Juan Rivera to his new role as the Library Services Coordinator. Formerly, Juan was a Library Specialist II, Acquisitions & Processing, where he handled the business end of the library. Before that, he was a Library Specialist I, circulation at the RVC campus library. He also serves on the RCC Foundation as a board member and board officer. Juan has 25 years of experience working in all functional areas of a library setting in both public and academic libraries, and he has been working at RCC for 20+ years. He holds a Business Technology AAS degree, an AAS with a focus on marketing, and various certifications in business assisting, small business management, business information, and customer service.
Below is Juan’s Bio:
Hello, I am Juan Pablo Rivera. You can call me Juan. I grew up in Salinas, California, known as the “salad bowl of the world.” I moved to Southern Oregon in 1995 when my parents decided to seek new job opportunities in the Rogue Valley. I didn’t have much of an option, but I love it here! I enjoy hiking, cruising to tropical destinations, and collecting timepieces. I also like spending time in the library because I’m surrounded by a wealth of resources, including technology, books, videos, and electronic services; and I get the opportunity to work with like-minded individuals. I’m excited to keep the library spirit going and to continue collaborating with all the departments across the college to help our students achieve their education goals. I look forward to working with you!