Department of English

Sarah Godlin

Year Graduated:

2019

Archivist and Digital Publications Specialist

Job description

I work in the Humboldt State University Library Archives and in the HSU Press. I help students with research and with publishing opportunities. It's extremely rewarding to find a student or community member the exact material they need for their research, and also to see authors become published for the first time.

Why did you choose this program?

I am a writer who initially wanted to pursue a career as an author, and I knew the English Department had an incredible literary magazine called Toyon. I wanted to be involved in that and learn more about writing and publishing.

How did this program prepare you for your job?

During my time in the English Department I became very interested in working in the publishing industry. Working with the Toyon was incredible experience for my resume and I was lucky to land a student position in both special collections and the HSU Press. My positive experience with the Toyon and the university press led me to pursue a professional graduate degree in publishing. After grad school I was able to use my experience in my current position.

What did you enjoy most about the program?

I loved the connections I made with the professors and other English majors. I still keep in contact with many of my English Department friends. Most of my classes were in Founder's Hall, which is a beautiful building—the most iconic building on campus. I also acquired my student positions through the program and these were responsible for my current career path.

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