I will admit that this semester has not been that bad now that Boot Camp is over. I think I am going to enjoy this grad school experience. However, after my Masters, I believe I am going to throw in the towel. Any way, I can be honest in saying that I have pretty much successfully suppressed everything I have learned during LEEP week. This is very bad because now I need that information to write my final paper and it is like pulling it out of the mental file cabinet is a tedious process.
Outside of all that, my professors are pretty cool it is just their assistants that strike a nerve. We all can relate to this. I won't dwell, I just find it frustrating for the help to be harder than the teacher. Sometimes the things suggested blow my mind because it is not consistent. I don't know if it is laziness on my part or on theirs. At either rate I often want to be the rebel and just say screw it all but then I realize that I need these classes for graduation.
So I think a peaceful protest of cursing at my laptop screen should suffice. Lol. My potty mouth has really redeveloped itself within the last 2 months. I am glad spring break is close. Unfortunately I don't think it would be a major change for me. However, I am glad that I get two spring breaks instead of one. Big benefit for working at a small academic library. Well, till next time homies!!
Later
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
Friday, January 23, 2015
PTBCD: Post Traumatic Boot Camp Disorder
Nah, honestly, looking back, it wasn't that bad. It sure felt like it
at the time though. During my undergrad I got used to having my least
little effort rewarded, but grad school is definitely more of a
challenge--and I really need to be challenged sometimes.
Now I've started my first online class (LIS501 with Dr. Linda Smith) and it seems like it's going to be fun. I like using Blackboard (totally attended class in my pajamas on Tuesday night), and Dr. Smith seems like a great instructor!
Another thing that's been great is that I work with so many people who have gone through the program (my supervisor at Westmont Library is actually finishing up the LEEP program right now!) and they have lots of really good advice for me.
I'm still not sure what I want my focus to be, though. I'm thinking I might just take whatever classes appeal to me and worry about it later, lol. I'm torn: I have actually come to love working with people, even the "problem" people we get at public libraries. I'm pretty good at diffusing conflict and listening to everyone's problems. I get a lot of satisfaction out of helping people find something they need or giving them the tools to get something done. Besides, so much tech services work is being outsourced nowadays. I love working with materials, but I don't know if the job would be what I would expect it to be. Maybe I should just stick with what I know and keep doing adult services in public libraries? Hmmmm. This clearly needs a lot more thought. Feel free to weigh in if you have an opinion.
Now I've started my first online class (LIS501 with Dr. Linda Smith) and it seems like it's going to be fun. I like using Blackboard (totally attended class in my pajamas on Tuesday night), and Dr. Smith seems like a great instructor!
Another thing that's been great is that I work with so many people who have gone through the program (my supervisor at Westmont Library is actually finishing up the LEEP program right now!) and they have lots of really good advice for me.
I'm still not sure what I want my focus to be, though. I'm thinking I might just take whatever classes appeal to me and worry about it later, lol. I'm torn: I have actually come to love working with people, even the "problem" people we get at public libraries. I'm pretty good at diffusing conflict and listening to everyone's problems. I get a lot of satisfaction out of helping people find something they need or giving them the tools to get something done. Besides, so much tech services work is being outsourced nowadays. I love working with materials, but I don't know if the job would be what I would expect it to be. Maybe I should just stick with what I know and keep doing adult services in public libraries? Hmmmm. This clearly needs a lot more thought. Feel free to weigh in if you have an opinion.
Friday, January 9, 2015
Here we are
Britt speaking here. This is the second day of bootcamp, and boy it is something! Coming from an English and Psychology background this experience is really brand new to me. I work in a library back home in East St. Louis but I had no idea that this is what my boss went through to get her degree. I am no quitter, that is for sure. I think that I plan to enjoy this new challenge in the future. Right now I am just coasting my way through. This is definitely a "LEEP of faith."
Hey, this is Andi. Back home in a suburb just south of Chicago, I work at two public libraries--at one I'm in Youth Services and the other I man the Circulation desk. I'm excited to use this as an opportunity to build on that experience, and so far I've really enjoyed meeting so many excited present and future LIS professionals.
This is Kerrie speaking. So far bootcamp has held up to it's reputation, causing me to be ready for anything and I'm prepared to bring the best of my mind, the ideas that come from it and I hope to take away as much learning as possible. I graduated from ISU with a M.S. in Art Technology in May 2013, and before graduating was hired at Bloomington Public Library as their Webmaster. I tremendously enjoy my job and have concluded the library and information world is where I want to be long-term. This blog will serve as a forum for free thoughts and will raise questions about copyright and free speech issues.
Hi, I'm Flannery. I've wanted to be a librarian since my mom started working on her MLIS when I was in high school. I've loved libraries since I was a small child, living in Champaign-Urbana and walking over to check out TONS of materials from the public libraries. I've always been passionate about freedom of information; I believe that everyone should have access to any information, ESPECIALLY marginalized groups such as lower-income people. I have been working in public libraries for two years, and it makes me really happy to help people fill out job applications, fax legal documents, anything that they couldn't get free help with anywhere but a public library. But as much as working with people is satisfying to me, I'm also a huge introvert and the happiest responsibilities that I've had have been processing materials. I'm thinking about trying to get a job in tech services at a public or academic library. I really enjoy working with the books, and doing "boring" jobs such as managing bib records or reconciling invoices, lol. I'm not going to lie, the first day of boot camp was sort of like being thrown into a cold lake with all your clothes on. But the shock was really good for me. I feel like I'm better aware of what's expected of me and the level of effort that I will need to put forth this week. I feel more energized to do well!
Signing off for now,
The GSLIS Girls
Hey, this is Andi. Back home in a suburb just south of Chicago, I work at two public libraries--at one I'm in Youth Services and the other I man the Circulation desk. I'm excited to use this as an opportunity to build on that experience, and so far I've really enjoyed meeting so many excited present and future LIS professionals.
This is Kerrie speaking. So far bootcamp has held up to it's reputation, causing me to be ready for anything and I'm prepared to bring the best of my mind, the ideas that come from it and I hope to take away as much learning as possible. I graduated from ISU with a M.S. in Art Technology in May 2013, and before graduating was hired at Bloomington Public Library as their Webmaster. I tremendously enjoy my job and have concluded the library and information world is where I want to be long-term. This blog will serve as a forum for free thoughts and will raise questions about copyright and free speech issues.
Hi, I'm Flannery. I've wanted to be a librarian since my mom started working on her MLIS when I was in high school. I've loved libraries since I was a small child, living in Champaign-Urbana and walking over to check out TONS of materials from the public libraries. I've always been passionate about freedom of information; I believe that everyone should have access to any information, ESPECIALLY marginalized groups such as lower-income people. I have been working in public libraries for two years, and it makes me really happy to help people fill out job applications, fax legal documents, anything that they couldn't get free help with anywhere but a public library. But as much as working with people is satisfying to me, I'm also a huge introvert and the happiest responsibilities that I've had have been processing materials. I'm thinking about trying to get a job in tech services at a public or academic library. I really enjoy working with the books, and doing "boring" jobs such as managing bib records or reconciling invoices, lol. I'm not going to lie, the first day of boot camp was sort of like being thrown into a cold lake with all your clothes on. But the shock was really good for me. I feel like I'm better aware of what's expected of me and the level of effort that I will need to put forth this week. I feel more energized to do well!
Signing off for now,
The GSLIS Girls
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