| Question concerning preparing for graduate school |
[09 Jul 2009|10:29am] |
I would like to work in an academic library in a position that uses technology heavily. I am considering getting an associate's in computer and information systems before entering a MLIS program to acquire a strong technology background. My local community college offers an associate's with a programming concentration and one with a networking technology concentration. Which do you think would be more useful for a library setting? Here are the courses for each specialty (they all have the same foundational courses):
Programming:
BUS 241 Principles of Accounting I | 3 | BUS 242 Principles of Accounting II | 3 | CIS 147 Advanced Microcomputer Applications | 3 | CIS 222 Database Management Systems | 3 | CIS 278 Operating Systems | 3 | CIS 251 C++ Programming | 3 | CIS Programming Electives (can include CIS 198, CIS 244, CIS 255, CIS 261 CIS 282) | 9 | CIS 281 Systems Analysis | 3 | CIS 288 Networking | 3 | CIS Advanced Programming Electives (can include CIS 213, CIS 252, CIS 262, CIS 293, CIS 299) | 9 | CIS 212 Visual BASIC | 3 |
Networking (Web technology sub-field):
CIS 147 Advanced Microcomputer Applications | 3 | CIS 151 Graphics for the World Wide Web ORCIS 197DD Flash OR CIS 197EE Fireworks | 3 | CIS 197GG Web Page Scripting (Perl) | 3 | CIS 207 Introduction to Web Development | 3 | CIS 208 Intermediate Web Development OR CIS 197CC Dreamweaver OR OAD 233 Trends of Office Technology | 3 | CIS 209 Advanced Web Development | 3 | CIS 255 Java Programming | 3 | CIS 273 Introduction to Networking Communication | 3 |
I appreciate your feedback!
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| dealing with parents is like walking in a minefield |
[08 Jul 2009|05:04pm] |
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Dose anyone know the best way to address parents who yell at there kids in the library. I don't want to confront them in front of there kids so I usually just politely ask them to to keep it down and if it happens again I tell them that if they don't think there children can behave in the library they would be better off checking out books and bringing them home for the kids (even though the majority of them are just here for the computers). But today, there was a patron who I have had this issue with a few times before and she will yell at her son completely pointless things like today he dropped a book by accident and his Mother yelled at him to pick it up and then went on to yell at him about how worthless his father is. The boy had done nothing wrong, and I didn't want it to sound like I was blaming him, I ended up suggesting that in the future she goes to the Main branch which is more kid friendly. She just gave me this look like she was disgusted that I would say anything to her, and said "do you have kids" I said "no, I'm just trying to make sure the library stays quiet for everyone else" she just laughed at me, and I said "please try and keep the noise to a minimum" which sounded stupid and a few minutes later she left.
dose any one have any advice for when this happens in the future?
I know people get very sensitive when there children are involved. Out side of working at my University library this is my first Library job and I want to do well so when I apply to the MLS program I can have good references, but even my supervisor treats me like a little kid. On top looking like I'm still in high school being white makes look like I don't belong even more.
HELP!!!
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| question |
[06 Jul 2009|09:13pm] |
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Hello, I am currently working in a small public library. I was thinking of buying bookcat for organizing it. Has anyone used it?
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| DigIn program at Arizona? |
[01 Jul 2009|12:11pm] |
I am thinking about applying to the DigIn certificate program at Arizona. Has anyone here gone through it? Was it a good experience and how has it helped you? I have heard NOTHING about the program other than from the university and department. I received my MLIS in 2007 through a blended in-person/distance program, so I am fine with the online aspect of it. But I also know that online education feels like a lot of busy work to me, so I want to be sure that I get concrete skills out of the certificate.
I'm trying to make sure I want to do it before applying as it will be well over $100 for me to apply with the fees and transcripts being sent.
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| Is it hard to get into graduate school? |
[26 Jun 2009|12:59am] |
I am going to be a fourth year student at UCI and I am planning to apply for grad school later this year. I really want to go to UCLA to get my master in library science, but is it hard to get in? I know that the only other grad school that offer that degree is at cal state san jose, meaning only two schools offer that degree in california.
i really want to stay in california because i want to be closer to my family, but i was wondering, how many of you guys went to ucla to get your master in library science? what was your gpa? what was your gre score? did you think that you had great letter of recommendations?
the reason that i am asking is because my gpa is not all that great since i am transfer student from a community college and did pretty poorly in my first quarter. but of right now, my gpa is 3.04ish. it has been increasing every quarter.
also, i am thinking about applying outside of california. any recommendation? i want to try to apply to at least two schools outside of california.
please help me!!
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| Need help about MBA essays |
[25 Jun 2009|06:36pm] |
Hi to all!
I would like to ask people who are familiar with librarian catalogue system, which principle should I use while searching for books which may contain MBA essay examples? Because it is really difficult to find ones on the web. Thanks to all.
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| Citation program opinion |
[18 Jun 2009|09:59am] |
I was hoping to get an opinion from academic library folk...
I work at a mid-sized state college, and we currently subscribe to the RefWorks citation program. While I think RefWorks is a really powerful program with a ton of features, I also find the interface almost byzantine in its complexity, especially for the level of most of our students' work. I am considering recommending a move to Zotero, and wanted to know if anyone else uses it and what drawbacks, if any, you've found?
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| What's the Big Idea? |
[17 Jun 2009|04:40pm] |
Hi!
I'm a fresh-out-of-grad-school children's librarian. I've been given the task of trying to incorporate more science and math activities into children's programming. I have a sizable manual with ideas and book recommendations, but I was wondering if anyone here had any experience with it (http://bigidea.mothergooseprograms.org/) or suggestions.
Thanks!
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| My Morning Jacket lyrics |
[11 Jun 2009|01:39pm] |
my morning jacket has a song on their new album called "librarian"
Walk across the courtyard,
Towards the library.
I can hear the insects buzz on the leaves, 'neath my feet.
Ramble up the stairwell,
To the hall of books.
Since we got the interweb these hardly get used.
( Read more... )
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[10 Jun 2009|05:44pm] |
I read a book a LONG time ago, atleast 6-7 years, and I'm almost POSSITIVE it was called Milo, but I'm not sure. I don't know who the author is. It was young adult fiction I think.
I remember there where at least 2 books (I think I just read the sequel) and all I remember was that there was this HUGE gathering of children and they where all on a beach? something like that, because something bad was going to happen and this angel type thing is floating in the sky with it's arms spread wide protecting all the children from whatever was coming from the sky.
can Anybody help me? have you heard of the book? know the author? have I got the right tittle even?
Please someone help!!
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| The 4th of July |
[09 Jun 2009|03:35pm] |
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I am curious about how other libraries are handling the 4th of July holiday. We are a small town library, open 7 days/week, and were just informed that because the holiday falls on a Saturday, all other "non-essential" city employees will get Friday off for a 3 day weekend, but the library will be closed Saturday. We also just found out we are considered to be "shift-workers" (along with the police, fire and water depts.). This means if you were one of the lucky few scheduled to work Saturday, you get a three day weekend, but if you weren't it means you won't get any extra time off for the holiday. Our special "compensation" for this is that we don't have to use accrued vacation time. This kind of holiday scheduling has never been done like this before, and people are in an uproar. So what are your libraries doing for the 4th, or for Saturday holidays in general?
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| sorry for asking this again |
[08 Jun 2009|10:30am] |
Okay, this is the first time I've asked this question, but no one does memories in this community.
I need to find an inexpensive cataloging program for a small school. The library will be tiny because the school is located in South Korea, and we just don't have that much in the way of English language materials.
A few years ago someone in one of my reading/book/library communities mentioned a small cataloging program that cost maybe 30-40 bucks. The program allowed you to hook up a webcam to read barcodes and you could catalog books, dvds, CD's etc. and also put the catalog on-line. I need something like this. Library thing won't work because I need to be able to put the collection on the internet and be able to show that books are checked out.
I can't pay a lot for this, but I think as a school, it would probably be good to buy the software. It also needs to be Windows based since everything in Korea is Windows based.
So, if anyone can recommend something for me, I'd appreciate it. It's likely I'll be using the same program to catalog three different libraries (will buy the software 3X) in my area (the school, a community center and a different school). It has to be easy enough so that a non-librarian, and someone who has never worked in a library before can use. One of my friends is looking to set it up at her school and I can help her with some of it, but I can't do all the work for her since she lives in a different city.
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| Book Blog |
[07 Jun 2009|06:23pm] |
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If you like vampire books check out my recommendations on my Book Blog. I am also looking for a new series to read so your recommendations are welcome. heatherkay.vox.com/
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[04 Jun 2009|07:38pm] |
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A patron came in tonight looking for an old board book she had read to her children. She remembered the title had the word lamb in it and that she had been given it along with a copy of Runaway Bunny. Margaret Wise Brown wrote a story called Little Lost Lamb under the name Golden MacDonald but when I pulled that book for her she said it wasnt' it. This story talks about a lamb and its mom. The one I found had a shephard in it and she doesn't remember there being one. Also the one I found was a picture book but not a board book. Ring any bells with anyone? She said it was pretty old, maybe 40's or 30's
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| Non-Library Job Suggestions? |
[04 Jun 2009|04:17pm] |
Does anyone have a suggestion on a non-library job that will provide good experience for working in a public library?
I have my MLS and experience working in various library settings, but there's a hiring freeze on new library jobs in our area that will last into the foreseeable future. I don't want to move, and do eventually want to work in a public library in my area. My background (other than the MLS) is in virtual reference, web/graphic design, and writing, but I am open any ideas. Thanks for any thoughts!
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| Project |
[04 Jun 2009|01:14pm] |
Hi everyone! I just made a LiveJournal account just so I could post on this website and receive some feedback. I think you all have tones of great comments and perspectives on the library, community, and education!
To make this short, I'm writing an article for a summer course. It's a journalism course, focusing on feature magazine writing. I'm taking the big idea of libraries closing around the U.S. due to budget cuts in the past fiscal year. I know in my hometown, there are at least two libraries closing and I researched through many newspaper articles, and it's happening everywhere! And people are outraged! I'm not really focusing on how technological or how our digital age is affecting the closing of libraries, but rather the consequence on our community. Many people treasure their local library for free DVDs, books, events, discussions, free internet access, free transportation, etc. I know that our economy is bad, but is it really THAT bad to close a library? Shouldn't a library bound us together in these tough economic times? A YMCA is like a community, except you have to pay for membership. Barnes and Noble or Borders feeds our supply and demand economy; those books can't be reused. They are bought. Why not just close a YMCA or a large corporate book store?
I suppose my main question for you all is: How do you perceive the community the library serves? Does it involve childhood memories, your grownup daydreams, or professional/social life? Is the community replaceable by the internet?
I would really love personal input; think of any interview questions I can further ask. Or if you all have any other perspectives on the issue (other than involving the economy, environment, or technology), than that would be awesome.
Thanks so much for reading this long entry. I look forward to reading your responses!
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| Is there anyone here who considers themselves an expert in college scholarships? |
[30 May 2009|04:26pm] |
Hello all-
I am looking for a little research help for a personal project. One of my circulation clerks is trying to go back to school to become a teacher but she is having a hard time getting the finances to do so. I want to help her by pointing her at some scholarships; however, I'm almost beginning to feel like you need to specialize in researching these dang things. Does anyone have some research tips? Maybe a favorite site/database to look through? I really want to help this girl out. She is hands down the most capable person here in the branch and she is the first of her family to graduate high school, much less attempt to go on to college.
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| Staying competitive for academic jobs while working in public |
[15 May 2009|10:10am] |
After working for a year and a half as a college librarian I made the switch to public. I like my public job and it has great benefits. I plan to stay there for at least five years (due to pension vesting). I think I would like to switch back to academic after that though.
My question is, what can I do to stay competitive for academic libraries. I have an MA in cultural studies and plan to apply to community colleges as an adjunct (I think my chances are small though due to two prestigious universities/desirable area to live/budget crisis reasons) and have been active in the Women's Studies Section of ACRL. Any other ideas of projects or tasks to take on over the next few years? Are any of you on academic hiring committees and what has stood out to you for candidates currently working outside academia?
Thank you for your input!
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