I really enjoyed reading your post and found it extremely helpful! I’m currently working on my MLIS degree from LSU’s online program. I’m fortunate to have a library job while doing my degree and, like you mentioned, I also feel that what I am learning in my classes I already learned through my job. I also really appreciate your tips about compassion fatigue. I have only ever worked in academic libraries throughout my undergrad in rural Pennsylvania and first year out of school before getting my current job at a public library in Cleveland. I find working in a public library more rewarding but I also notice that I need more time to myself to reset and decompress. Thank you for the wonderful advice! (I was also thinking about getting my MFA before deciding whether I wanted my MLIS lol).
Ooo that's so cool! Yes, it's so rewarding and draining, but worth it! I prefer it to academic library work, as well. Thank you for reading and sharing!
i love this so much! i’m a page, and while i’m not planning to be a librarian it’s VERY good life experience and super fun to meet people similar to you :)
Thank you for this post!!! Soooo helpful as a sociology student really interested in librarianship! What kind of programs do you get to run as a teen program coordinator?
Woo! Thanks for reading! I would love to see more soc degrees in the public library!
I've done a lot of crafting programs--sewing, Cricut stickers, screen printing, crocheting. I've also done music recording and coding. I also like to focus a lot on mental health programs, so I've done meditation, yoga, creative writing, water color, etc. There's so much more available, too, so I'm excited to do programs with drones, coding, and VR.
I really enjoyed reading your post and found it extremely helpful! I’m currently working on my MLIS degree from LSU’s online program. I’m fortunate to have a library job while doing my degree and, like you mentioned, I also feel that what I am learning in my classes I already learned through my job. I also really appreciate your tips about compassion fatigue. I have only ever worked in academic libraries throughout my undergrad in rural Pennsylvania and first year out of school before getting my current job at a public library in Cleveland. I find working in a public library more rewarding but I also notice that I need more time to myself to reset and decompress. Thank you for the wonderful advice! (I was also thinking about getting my MFA before deciding whether I wanted my MLIS lol).
Ooo that's so cool! Yes, it's so rewarding and draining, but worth it! I prefer it to academic library work, as well. Thank you for reading and sharing!
i love this so much! i’m a page, and while i’m not planning to be a librarian it’s VERY good life experience and super fun to meet people similar to you :)
I work in the same library system you do! Also currently considering finishing my degree and getting my MLIS, so this is super helpful💗
Thank you for this post!!! Soooo helpful as a sociology student really interested in librarianship! What kind of programs do you get to run as a teen program coordinator?
Woo! Thanks for reading! I would love to see more soc degrees in the public library!
I've done a lot of crafting programs--sewing, Cricut stickers, screen printing, crocheting. I've also done music recording and coding. I also like to focus a lot on mental health programs, so I've done meditation, yoga, creative writing, water color, etc. There's so much more available, too, so I'm excited to do programs with drones, coding, and VR.