Sol Cátala-Valentín is an Area Studies and Reference Librarian, under the C.T. Vivian Scholars Program. She works at the Areas Studies Research Center and Collections in Malpass Library. With a background in reference services and experience as an information specialist, she holds a Master's in Information Sciences and a Bachelor's in Psychology from the University of Puerto Rico-Río Piedras Campus. Previously, she was a member of the Caribbean Digital Scholarship Collective (UPR Caribe Digital), which is committed to preserving the history and culture of community-based initiatives in Puerto Rico. Her commitment to enhancing information access and education through library practice and digital technology has led her to pursue a second master's degree in Instructional Design and Technology at Western Illinois University.