Comments on: To the MLS Class of 2013 http://agnosticmaybe.wordpress.com/2011/08/14/to-the-mls-class-of-2013/ the neverending reference interview of life Fri, 17 May 2013 00:38:43 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: juliet morefielc http://agnosticmaybe.wordpress.com/2011/08/14/to-the-mls-class-of-2013/#comment-5677 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 22:00:45 +0000 https://agnosticmaybe.wordpress.com/2011/08/14/to-the-mls-class-of-2013/#comment-5677 Catching this post late. Networking is important, especially with current librarians. I have met several MLS students who have been incredibly rude to me at conferences and as I went back to library school to audit classes. Not a good idea!

]]> By: Back To School « cat lady librarian http://agnosticmaybe.wordpress.com/2011/08/14/to-the-mls-class-of-2013/#comment-5249 Fri, 26 Aug 2011 20:14:50 +0000 https://agnosticmaybe.wordpress.com/2011/08/14/to-the-mls-class-of-2013/#comment-5249 [...] been some excellent posts with advice to the new library school student. Andy Woodworth wrote a great post to the MLS Class of 2013 and over at HackLibSchool, the Library School Starter Kit has a TON of [...]

]]> By: Library school « teasandbooks http://agnosticmaybe.wordpress.com/2011/08/14/to-the-mls-class-of-2013/#comment-5233 Sat, 20 Aug 2011 20:48:36 +0000 https://agnosticmaybe.wordpress.com/2011/08/14/to-the-mls-class-of-2013/#comment-5233 [...] about giving me a job?”. Is it, in other words, an MBA? Having read a few blogs, the great Agnostic, Maybe post giving advice to the MLS class of 2013 included,  I noticed the emphasis on networking, on [...]

]]> By: Alex http://agnosticmaybe.wordpress.com/2011/08/14/to-the-mls-class-of-2013/#comment-5228 Fri, 19 Aug 2011 22:21:42 +0000 https://agnosticmaybe.wordpress.com/2011/08/14/to-the-mls-class-of-2013/#comment-5228 I completely agree with Andy. In addition I concur with other commenter and basically urge people to be creative, use google reader to look for jobs, and venture outside the traditional library track. I finished my MOST in may and last month started a job as a content manager. It isn’t the traditional thing, but I get to be innovative and strongly urge people to look everywhere, and not discriminate against any particular field or work place.

]]> By: Andy http://agnosticmaybe.wordpress.com/2011/08/14/to-the-mls-class-of-2013/#comment-5221 Fri, 19 Aug 2011 05:05:41 +0000 https://agnosticmaybe.wordpress.com/2011/08/14/to-the-mls-class-of-2013/#comment-5221 Yes! Good point about how the networking and volunteering dovetail together! Thanks for the comment!

]]> By: Valerie http://agnosticmaybe.wordpress.com/2011/08/14/to-the-mls-class-of-2013/#comment-5212 Thu, 18 Aug 2011 15:59:15 +0000 https://agnosticmaybe.wordpress.com/2011/08/14/to-the-mls-class-of-2013/#comment-5212 VOLUNTEER. If you can’t get a part-time job at a library in this economy, volunteering will still give you real-world experience in a library setting and help to increase your network of librarians.

]]> By: Kari http://agnosticmaybe.wordpress.com/2011/08/14/to-the-mls-class-of-2013/#comment-5211 Thu, 18 Aug 2011 15:54:07 +0000 https://agnosticmaybe.wordpress.com/2011/08/14/to-the-mls-class-of-2013/#comment-5211 As I enter my second year of my MLIS program, I could agree more with the need for networking. You’d be surprised how others can help you (and vice versa). Also, thanks for saying that volunteering is also important and useful. Since I work full time and am a full time student, taking an internship is pretty much impossible (ah, have to love paying the bills!) for me, but I plan on volunteering to get my name out there even more. Also- attending local groups/meetings/conferences can be quite helpful.

]]> By: Philippe http://agnosticmaybe.wordpress.com/2011/08/14/to-the-mls-class-of-2013/#comment-5201 Tue, 16 Aug 2011 10:55:33 +0000 https://agnosticmaybe.wordpress.com/2011/08/14/to-the-mls-class-of-2013/#comment-5201 Hi. I have been reading Agnostic, Maybe since my first MLS prof highly suggested we subscribe 2 years ago. I am in the 2013 MLS graduation class at Clarion University. This is my first post. I faithfully read this blog, and pass many onto my sister who is CEO of an e-book publishing company. She and I discuss many of the blogs. This one, though, is so incredibly helpful and I felt the need to write and thank (may I call you Andy, too?). SO, thank you, Andy for taking the time to write this blog and for all the helpful, thought-provoking information. PS….I would not have guessed you had only been doing LS since 2006!!!!! Again, truly, thank you!

]]> By: Theresa http://agnosticmaybe.wordpress.com/2011/08/14/to-the-mls-class-of-2013/#comment-5200 Mon, 15 Aug 2011 23:11:32 +0000 https://agnosticmaybe.wordpress.com/2011/08/14/to-the-mls-class-of-2013/#comment-5200 I think the biggest piece of advice is that it’s not enough to just be a librarian or to network. In this economy, you curate your career (http://wp.me/p1eYam-1k).

The short version is get out there, and show what you know. Brand yourself because chances are, aside from some few months of experience, you are all you have. Show employers what they’re getting for their money.

]]> By: LibGirl09 http://agnosticmaybe.wordpress.com/2011/08/14/to-the-mls-class-of-2013/#comment-5199 Mon, 15 Aug 2011 22:45:04 +0000 https://agnosticmaybe.wordpress.com/2011/08/14/to-the-mls-class-of-2013/#comment-5199 Great advice Andy! I’m going into my second year of the MLS, and I have been pleasantly surprised by librarians’ encouragement, helpfulness, and eagerness to answer my questions and share about their experience in the profession. It makes me feel even better about choosing this path.

I also want to chime in and agree that LinkedIn is a great networking tool. Not only is it a “digital Rolodex” but you can also display your resume and career interests, and join discussion groups.

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