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Hannah Rose
Hello! Like Katherine, I am also considering pursuing an MLIS degree. However, I am reconsidering after reading the replies to her post. What are some careers that are similar to librarianship? I have an interest in writing and editing, if that helps. Any suggestions or advice would be very much appreciated. Thank you.advivewould
110 weeks ago from Librarians
Kelly Hoffman:
Look into information architecture, knowledge management, or being a content manager for a web site. I have an MLS but at my current job I've ...MoreLook into information architecture, knowledge management, or being a content manager for a web site. I have an MLS but at my current job I've become more of an IA/content/knowledge management jack-of-all-trades.
64 weeks ago
64 weeks ago
Hi Everyone -- have any of you used the READ Scale to evaluate your reference services? What did you think of it? Any barriers to implement it? I'd love to hear your comments/thoughts....
108 weeks ago from Librarians
Hi Everyone -- have any of you used the READ Scale to evaluate your reference services? What did you think of it? Any barriers to implement it? I'd love to hear your comments/thoughts....
108 weeks ago from Librarians
Hi Everyone -- have any of you used the READ Scale to evaluate your reference services? What did you think of it? Any barriers to implement it? I'd love to hear your comments/thoughts....
108 weeks ago from Librarians
Beth Nerbonne
so far, paper books are winning the eco battle against e-books. so are libraries. http://nyti.ms/adVTfO
111 weeks ago from Librarians
Katherine Green
I'm thinking of pursuing an MLS degree. Current career in law and government education policy. Any thoughts on the current state of the profession? Interested in library work, but also interested in taking some information management (tech) classes to make sure I have a strong base in technology as this drives how we access data and information.
112 weeks ago from Librarians
Anna M.:
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http://www.libraryjournal.com/blog/580000658/post/1390049939.html
http://community.livejournal.com/library_grrls/
ala.org
112 weeks ago
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http://www.libraryjournal.com/blog/580000658/post/1390049939.html
http://community.livejournal.com/library_grrls/
ala.org
112 weeks ago
Beth Nerbonne:
so i wouldn't be so pessimistic. yes, i am one of the lucky ones who graduated in 2008 and got a good full time job at a library. but the job ...Moreso i wouldn't be so pessimistic. yes, i am one of the lucky ones who graduated in 2008 and got a good full time job at a library. but the job market is terrible right now for everyone. and with your background, i would say that you have a very good chance of doing well in this profession. you have both a specialized background and serious interest in tech. job listings are often for more specialized positions (like government docs and law firms) and for systems librarians/information technology specialists. if it's something you want to do, go for it. it's the best thing i ever did. and the library community itself is effing fantastic. you'll never meet more interesting, kind people in your life.
112 weeks ago
112 weeks ago
Lindy Gulanes
I am trying to convince faculty that library workshops are worthwhile for their students, any ideas how to sell it to them better?
139 weeks ago from Librarians
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I focus on ways I can help faculty incorporate infolit skills into their curriculum & learning outcomes. Let me know if you want examples.
139 weeks ago
139 weeks ago
Lindy Gulanes:
Examples would be great. Let's take this to the forum, perhaps. I need more than 140 characters...
139 weeks ago
139 weeks ago
Steve Bremer
Also not technically a librarian, but my organization services academic libraries, and thus I like to do anything I can to stay informed...
143 weeks ago from Librarians
Lindy Gulanes
Actually I'm a library technician, but my job consists of mostly reference and information literacy workshops
143 weeks ago from Librarians
