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Saturday, December 19th, 2009
libraryschool
[ tomorrowdreams ]
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10:41p
On a similar note...
Just wondering if anyone knows of any Canadian Master's of Library Information Science programs at schools that only look at the top 30 credits of my undergraduate degree. (Do these schools exist or is this a myth?) Thanks!
(I'm starting to freak out and get stressed at the prospect of not achieving my dreams as soon as I'd like...)
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libraryschool
[ tomorrowdreams ]
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10:06p
Applying to MLIS Programs in Canada
Hello everyone! I am finishing my undergraduate degree in English Literature at UBC. I am working part time at a UBC library as a student assistant, I volunteer at another library, and my grades this year are shaping up to be good (around 85%). However, my 3rd year grades are not so good (70%) so I'm doing everything I can to make my applications the best they can be.
I have my heart set on SLAIS at UBC, but I'm also applying to the University of Alberta, University of Western Ontario, McGill, and Dalhousie.
If anyone has any advice on how to make my application amazing or in any way improve my chances of acceptance, I would love to hear it.
Thanks so much!
current mood:  hopeful
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(15 comments | comment on this) Thursday, December 17th, 2009
libraryschool
[ saibaby79 ]
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10:54p
Ranty McRanterson
Is anyone else annoyed/hurt by people's reaction to your desire to attend grad school for library science?
Every time I tell somebody this I get the typical "You need to go to grad school to learn how to shelve books?" or "You need to go to grad school to learn the dewey decimal system?" They just cannot fathom why someone would need so much education to "sit behind a desk and check out books."
Sometimes I don't even get those lovely reactions. Some people actually LAUGH at me! It's terribly hurtful and I'm tired of having to explain to people what librarians really do so that they can understand that there actually is a need for education beyond an undergraduate degree :(
Does this happen to anybody else or do my friends/co-workers/family members just suck?
current mood:  frustrated
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(65 comments | comment on this) Wednesday, December 16th, 2009
libraryschool
[ happy_dramafree ]
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1:36a
Ph.D in Library Science
Hello everyone:
I am currently pursing a master degree in Library and Information Science from Simmons College. I want to inquire if anyone has or is applying for a Ph.D program in Library Science? I do not plan on applying until next fall (2010), but I want to be as prepared as possible when i do apply. I am considering UCLA and UNC.
Does anyone have any advice? Any words of wisdom etc?
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(8 comments | comment on this) Tuesday, December 15th, 2009
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libraries
[ dragonladyflame ]
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10:06p
Books For Swaziland! :: An exciting request.
BOOKS FOR SWAZILAND! :: An exciting request.
A PITCH THAT I SPENT MUCH TOO LONG WRITING.
(Cross-posted to: my LiveJournal and related communities, my Facebook profile and related pages, HPK-Mayhem, Bowers House, Moomers Readings, lots of my friends. Please forward!)
Hi everyone!
My name is Lydia and I am currently volunteering in Swaziland with the U.S. Peace Corps. For several years previous to my departure, I worked in the wonderful bookstore O'Gara & Wilson -- Chicago's oldest bookstore, in fact! (It has a beautiful new website that you can access by clicking here). I am also a nigh-rabid writer, and generally spend much more time reading than out in the healthy fresh air like a normal human.
Recently, my friend and fellow volunteer Jason collaborated with an organization called Books For Africa to create Books For Swaziland, a project designed to establish new libraries or enhance existing school library facilities in rural Swazi communities. He then recruited a bunch of us other volunteers to help distribute the books around our communities. If this sounds awesome to you, please donate to the project by clicking here.
But perhaps you have doubts! Read on, my friend. I will settle all your doubts and solve all your problems.
Your Doubts!
I know what you're thinking. You're thinking:
1) "Wow, it is awfully culturally imperialistic for America to be shoving our books down Swaziland's throat. I am disappointed in Lydia, as I thought she was a more culturally sensitive human than this!"
2) "Book donations are very rarely of good quality or useful subject matter. Doesn't Lydia know that it will not be awesome for Swazis to receive thousands of obscure literary criticism tomes and 1995 computer manuals?"
3) "I feel zero confidence that these books will be properly accessible to the Swazi populace and/or taken care of. For example, how is Lydia ensuring that the books for at her site are not sold, or perhaps destroyed through neglect?"
I completely understand! But rest assured that I would not participate in a project that did not address said doubts. Allow me to explain!
( Read more... )
Take care, all of you. I hope all is well in America.
Lydia
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libraries
[ enigmajoe2002 ]
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12:34p
ALA
I just joined the ALA under a student membership and have not gotten much time to look over the site...I will probably do that when I get home. Anyways, I would like to know your guys (if you are/have been a part of the ALA) likes and dislikes of the ALA site; what benefits, member discounts, and stuff like that.
Thanks :)
current mood: chipper
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libraries
[ instant_culture ]
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9:24a
Interaction requested!
For my final for one of my classes, I was asked to answer the following question: "What is the relationship between culture and information technology?" I created a blog, thinking that the format would also illustrate my point that the two are interdependent and shape eachother. If you have a moment, please check out ![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif) instant_culture and post a few responses/questions so that we can get some discussion going on there and really drive home the point!
Thanks!
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(comment on this) Sunday, December 13th, 2009
libraryschool
[ blessedwon84 ]
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7:53p
help!! library experience
Hi guys I'm new this this community! It seems really cool and its always comforting to be around others who are interested in the same things you are...
I'm trying to get into the MLIS program at Wayne State University in Detroit. Thats a fun process! lol. Anyway, I wanted to know what would be some good library experience. I know working in a library is great, and am going to do that but is there anything else that would be helpful? Right now I'm a social worker and trying to do outside stuff is really hard for me right now but I am commited to getting through it. Right now I tutor in a adult literacy program, as well as a children's literacy program at a school near my job. i also plan on volunteering at my local library. In the past I worked at a small college and helped put together and maintain a historical exhibit there. Is there anything else that I need to do? I know I will have to fully participate in what I can once I start school...but anymore suggestions/ideas? Thannnkkkss!! :-)
current mood:  sick
current music: Gnarles Barkley
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(9 comments | comment on this) Saturday, December 12th, 2009
libraryschool
[ je_reviens ]
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9:37p
Grad School Follow Up VERY LATE
Well I cannot believe this but I completely blew off any follow up to this post I made way back in April. Short recap -- in my library management class, the professor chose one of the 2 men in the class 4 times to lead small group discussion and me, never. I felt that it was possibly unconscious sexism on his part, and in any case, I was passed over with no more opportunities to participate.
I kept meaning to write up what I actually did but I kept forgetting to do it. So I just did it now. You can read details posted in my LJ.
Long story short, I talked to the professor, told him I was ok but how it "looked", he was appalled, thanked me for telling him, and it was all good.
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