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Hello Donna. Welcome to the group. I think you'll find you are definitely among like-minded friends here.
Hi Donna! Don't worry, we are probably as die-hard as you are!
Oh good. It's nice to know I am no alone. ;)
Hi Donna! Good luck with your MLS. I have high hopes of getting mine in a few years. :-)
It is a lot of work. More than expected but it's what I wanna do so I gotta suck it up!! Good luck to you!
Which program are you going through? Mine will be through Kent St.
Welcome, Donna! Good luck with your MLS. What part of NYC are you in? I grew up in the Bronx.
I am in Rockaway Beach Queens. Ans I am getting my MLS in CUNY Queens college
I think when I start to attempt mine, I'll be applying for a library clerk position somewhere so they'll pay for my MLS. :-)
I was going to focus on Archives but now I might consider Media Stduies which means I would have to go for another Masters in Education so I am still thinking on that.But this is my 3 semester and I am going part time so I think I have a little time to figure it out.
I am currently a Records Manager and my job just started to pay for mine It is great. I thin kyou have to work there for at least 6 moths before they pay for your education.
I'd like to be a Research Librarian, but since those are such coveted positions, I might have to put in a several years until I have the seniority.
Good Luck to you. No offense but that is one class I dread. It is a lot of work but yuo have to want and and be good at it so if you are they more power to you. It is not for everyone but then again neither is Archives ;)
Yeah, I'd probably enjoy Archives as well. Give me an opportunity to put my OCD to good use. :-)
Cynthia seems to be our group's resident librarian, so I'm sure she'll be able to offer some excellent insight to this discussion.
LOL.I worked in one for a year and loved it. It's nice to lock yourself up in a room to get paid to do what you love.
I would just get paranoid about someone coming in and messing up 'my' system. :-)
You'll love these...I picked them up so I could further add to my obsessive compulsive nature.Library Check Out Book
Home Library Kit
Embosser (I have the single initial plate and the 'From the Library of' plate...I feel the need to mark my books)
Oh I do love it!! I just brought the Books to Check out Journal and the embosser. THX!!!
I think I should get the library kit too ;)
I went through a phase where I had to brodart all my books. I'm sick. :-)
Greetings, Donna! This group is obviously sending out some incredibly strong signals to bring so many like-minded people together. No, you are definitely not alone.Congratulations on going toward your MLS!
Thank you. So far so good.
Welcome Donna! I'm so glad that you stumbled upon our group. I've been here since January and am completely addicted. MLS question for Donna and Charity - What environment do you want to work: university, public library, etc.
Great question, Jen! I would like to work in a public library, mainly because I find the library systems here in central Ohio to be outstanding. However, I have given thought to getting my teaching certification and working in one of the school libraries. Not sure yet, but leaning toward the public library system.
I would love to work in a musuem Archive (as I have don before) but I am actually considering school librarian but as school progresses I thus will figure it out
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Welcome Donna, as you can see here, we are full of love for the newbies and for each other. Debate away, you will find tons of people who would love to chat away the day regarding books :)
So I see.And yes I didn't know you needed a masters either but as I am taking the courses now I found that you reallyDO need a lot of education to be a librarian. But with that degree you can also be a media specilaist, records manager, archivist and cataloger.
but thanks for your welcome!!!
Lori-Well, to be considered a Librarian, you have to have your Master's (MLS), but you don't have to have your MLS just to work in a public library.
The one big draw for me (aside from all the books, of course) are the hours. I can actually work around my kids' school schedules. I think it will be a great job.
That is the main reason why I am considering being a media specialist.
You are so right, Donna. It is a lot more work than one would think. Keep me updated. I'd love to hear how it's going. It might motivate me to get off my ass and register.
it took me sometime but I finally did it so I wish you all the luck!!
Ditto.Not sure if you ever read chick lit...but when I was going through my big chick lit phase, I read this cute book about a librarian.
A Little Change of Face
Hi Donna. You'll love this group! It's very additive!
Hi Donna,welcome to the group.I noticed you are reading Falling Leaves.What is your impression so far?
Hi Donna and welcome to your dream - a group of people who love nothing more than books and talking about books! heaven.I LOVE NYC! I'm from England but go to NYC every year - love, love, love it!
So far so good. I have taken a course on Chinese culture and the cultural Revolution and it is very interesting thus far but I am not that far into it.
Donna, have you read many books on China? I have read quite a few - I'm fascinated by the country (old and new). I can recommend some others if you want to read any more.
Sure I love reading about history really. I would love recommendations!!!
I try to get my friends involved in these sorta things I got a few but none as die-hard as me.
I just want to say hello and can't wait to get to know all of you.