I do not have a mentor. End.
Just kidding. About the End thing. I really don't have a mentor. I honestly hadn't thought about getting one. It hasn't ever been brought up until this Thing. A mentor, huh. I have no idea. I have definitely had informal mentors, but everyone I have worked with is an informal mentor. When I am unsure how to handle a situation, I watch other librarians handle the situation. If the results are positive, I mimic their behavior when I am dealing with that situation again. Probably not the best approach, but doing this has helped me decide how I should deal with certain things.
I have assessed my strengths and weaknesses. I know which things work for me and which things do not. It is helpful to view models and approaches but ultimately I decide which to use. Do I still need a mentor? Most definitely! Any volunteers?! LOL j/k I guess I'll start looking but honestly I just don't know who I would ask.
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Thing 10 This librarian2b's experience
I will not lie to you and tell you that I always wanted to be a librarian. I didn't. Honestly, I have never known what I wanted to be. Well, if I am truly honest, I still don't know what I want to be. I guess I stopped asking myself that question. Instead, I just ask myself "What do you want". My Self usually comes up with pleasing, yet disgusting things like "vanilla ice cream and barbeque potato chips" or wet sand. Why wet sand you ask? ( I know I'm being presumptuous) For all the sand castles I can build. (Not really, but the thing about the ice cream and chips is true)
I applied to library school on a whim. I love books and reading in general. I also knew I didn't want a job that would make me hate books so I figured libraries were safe. Workers don't actually read all the books they order, process, repair, and shelve. I figured working in a library would at least get me first dibs on the latest stuff. Boy, was I wrong. A lot of things I love to read my community doesn't read so of course my library hardly buys any. Boo hoo.
I have three semesters of library school left and yes ... I am counting. Some classes I love and others I ... regret. For instance, this semester I loved my elective, but I could have done without my core course. I have one more core course to go and then I can spend my last two semesters in electives. Yes, I planned it that way.
While pursuing my masters degree, I am also working full time at an academic library. It is a little different in that it has a public library department within it. The college students and professors love it. Students more if they live on campus. We have video games, blurays, dvds, and the latest YA and graphic novels. The public patrons love the kids books and Leapfrog devices. We also have popular magazines for all ages. The library kinda feels like a one stop shop and essentially it is.
I have been working here for over a here and when I graduate it will be over two years. I can add two years of academic and public library experience to my resume. How cool is that?! Two birds, one stone (wow that is violent. almost as bad as that jack and jill rhyme). I think I might ask my degree adviser for fieldwork during my last semester. I'm thinking a non traditional library setting. That would give me another perspective.
My experience is not extensive and my knowledge of libraries is still being built. I have joined several American associations to further my understanding of the library system and to meet other people in my position. I look forward to learning more. If any one has any suggestions how I can learn more please type a comment and let me know.
I applied to library school on a whim. I love books and reading in general. I also knew I didn't want a job that would make me hate books so I figured libraries were safe. Workers don't actually read all the books they order, process, repair, and shelve. I figured working in a library would at least get me first dibs on the latest stuff. Boy, was I wrong. A lot of things I love to read my community doesn't read so of course my library hardly buys any. Boo hoo.
I have three semesters of library school left and yes ... I am counting. Some classes I love and others I ... regret. For instance, this semester I loved my elective, but I could have done without my core course. I have one more core course to go and then I can spend my last two semesters in electives. Yes, I planned it that way.
While pursuing my masters degree, I am also working full time at an academic library. It is a little different in that it has a public library department within it. The college students and professors love it. Students more if they live on campus. We have video games, blurays, dvds, and the latest YA and graphic novels. The public patrons love the kids books and Leapfrog devices. We also have popular magazines for all ages. The library kinda feels like a one stop shop and essentially it is.
I have been working here for over a here and when I graduate it will be over two years. I can add two years of academic and public library experience to my resume. How cool is that?! Two birds, one stone (wow that is violent. almost as bad as that jack and jill rhyme). I think I might ask my degree adviser for fieldwork during my last semester. I'm thinking a non traditional library setting. That would give me another perspective.
My experience is not extensive and my knowledge of libraries is still being built. I have joined several American associations to further my understanding of the library system and to meet other people in my position. I look forward to learning more. If any one has any suggestions how I can learn more please type a comment and let me know.
Thing 9 Evernote
I'll admit I was skeptical but I love Evernote! It is too cool!
Okay, I'm done freaking out. I like that I can take notes and save it to the cloud. This is a great site to use when I am looking up recipes to try out. I can clip the web page and not have to print or write down the ingredients and instructions. It is saved and I can access it from any device that has internet access. Nice!
Also, I like that I can seperate it into folders. I am trying to learn a little about SQL before the fall semester kicks up and beats all of the time out of me. I have found some interesting websites but I forget them as fast as I found them. And if I remember them I am usually wondering why I thought it was great in the first place. LOL the wonders of my mind.
In short, I think Evernote is useful. I am not sure I want to link this to my Facebook. "People" know too much of what I am doing already. I have to keep some mystery about me. *flutters eyelashes*
Okay, I'm done freaking out. I like that I can take notes and save it to the cloud. This is a great site to use when I am looking up recipes to try out. I can clip the web page and not have to print or write down the ingredients and instructions. It is saved and I can access it from any device that has internet access. Nice!
Also, I like that I can seperate it into folders. I am trying to learn a little about SQL before the fall semester kicks up and beats all of the time out of me. I have found some interesting websites but I forget them as fast as I found them. And if I remember them I am usually wondering why I thought it was great in the first place. LOL the wonders of my mind.
In short, I think Evernote is useful. I am not sure I want to link this to my Facebook. "People" know too much of what I am doing already. I have to keep some mystery about me. *flutters eyelashes*
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