My name is Karine Knopf. I grew up in Edgemoor, S.C., which is a rural town in the upper part of the state. I was very fortunate to experience a happy childhood with my sister Caroline. Many of our days were divided between playing in the woods, climbing trees, reading and building underground fairy gardens. As a minister's daughter, I also spent a considerable amount of time attending church events! I currently live in Charleston, S.C. with my beautiful cat, Shadow. I enjoy reading historical fiction, collecting vintage children's fairy tale books and attending music festivals.
After graduating from the College of Charleston with a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education and Early Childhood Education, I spent the next six years working in the retail industry in the exciting cities of Boston, MA and Asheville, N.C. I am currently employed at the Charleston County Public Library as a Library Assistant IV in Children's Services. While unpacking my belongings on my first day at this job, I came across a fairy tale book that my grandparents had given me long ago. Taped to the last page was a pocket with a due date card that I had made as a child when playing library!
During my studies for this class, I am looking forward to gaining a solid foundation of knowledge regarding the many facets of the library profession. I wish to learn the skills that I will need in order to become the best library professional and advocate possible. Similar to someone who is nearsighted putting on glasses for the first time, I believe that this learning experience will enable me to see the world of the library profession in an entirely new way.
If you are interested, please view my resume and visit my Flickr page!
