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.
Friday, January 23, 2015
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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