RODMAN STAFF SPOTLIGHT: DJ Digianantonio

 

DJ DigianantonioMeet DJ Digianantonio, the head of reference/teen services at RPL.

DJ has been with the library for 10.5 years and some of his duties include answering patron questions; planning/executing programs; ordering databases, teen books, video games, and board games; participating in community events; and managing a group of three staff members.

Here are some things to know about DJ:

 

What is your favorite part about your job?

I like working with people, especially the teens. I enjoy finding information for people. My job allows me to learn something new each day.

 

What is your favorite book?

The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton.

 

What is your favorite food?

Pizza.

 

What is your favorite color?

Red.

 

What was your favorite subject in school?

Science.

 

Who is your favorite actor?

Leonardo DiCaprio.

Are you a fan of any sports teams?

Cleveland Browns.

 

What do you like to do in your spare time?

I like to play with my kids, golf, play video games, and Magic the Gathering.

 

What is something people would be surprised to know about you?

I am actually handy around the house.

 

Do you have a favorite saying or motto you try to live by?

“Tough times never last, but tough people do.”

 

If you could visit anywhere, where would it be?

Italy.

 

Who is your biggest influence?

My parents. They taught me the values that I hold dear.

 

What was your first car?

1993 Chevy Corsica

 

What super power would you like to have?

Super speed

 

What was the last thing you binge watched?

The Boys