Wednesday, August 29, 2007

Orientation

Today was orientation at library school. I am still not entirely sure why I bothered going. We received a packet of information, some of it helpful some of it useless and were talked at for two hours.

We were told we were the librarians of the future, librarians of the 21st Century that had to be technologically proficient in all areas, why then were we given a powerpoint presentation? I thought that was technology of the 20th Century.

It was acknowledged that most of us were commuter students and many coming back to school after time away, that we had busy schedules outside of school. Yet at the same time we were told that there were student organizations we should be a part of and that we should attend seminars that were given. The seminars are always held at the same time of day on weekdays, those of us with busy schedules don't really have time to drive out to school another day during the week.

We were also given stuff. This is what I really went for, if I am paying them thousands in tuition per semester they better be giving me things. We got a planner, a children's book, and a t-shirt. I will never wear the t-shirt, the planner is slightly useful and the book, well it was a pathetic selection, but I think I picked the best one possible.

I suppose it was useful to go, I met a few people and it helped me get into the school zone, but mostly I felt that it was only useful so I could take a trip out there at roughly the same time I will be going to class to see if I can get there on time after work. Which I am happy to say I will be able to do.

I was happy to see that many of my classmates were on the younger side and that there was a good sized group of men -- now if we can only get men positions in libraries, we will be in good shape.

Wednesday, August 22, 2007

First Post

The suggestion that I start a blog about my experiences as a grad student began this experiment. I have had blogs in the past but never one devoted to something. So here it goes....

I was accepted into library school over the summer and will be starting classes in September. Orientation is next week, it is not mandatory but they are providing food and considering the amount I pay in tuition I should take full advantage of my contribution.

One of my books for class arrived in the mail yesterday, Reference and Information Services in the 21st Century. I looked through it a bit and am preparing for boredom.