All Things Librarian-Pinterest

I love pinterest! Lately I have been looking for craft ideas on it, but I also have a board that has funny and interesting sayings on the subject of libraries, books, and librarians. Check it out! Let me know what you think. http://pinterest.com/ronica1983/all-things-librarian-humor/

Experience is King

So, this morning I was emalied some rather suprising news: The programming position I applied for did I only NOT get, but I will not be even interviewed for it. My first reaction was to laugh, I mean REALLY? I interviewed for a postion just weeks ago that was higher, and now I dont even get an interview? It was rather disheartening, and disencouraging to say the least. It lead me to doubt applying for ANY positions in the system for at least 6 months to a year. Thataway I can have more "experience" in some capacity. This is beyond frustrating to me, but I will stay positive and continue to focus on my present duties. I want to do so much more, and I welcome the chance to have more responsibilites. I guess for now I will have to continue to be patient. I am also now convinced that there was a reason, why I did not get either position. What the reason is, I dont know presently, but I have a strong suspension to believe that it will come out later. This could just we wishfull thinking on my part, but nonetheless, I have to move on.

Disappointment and Endless Possibilites

So I found out a few hours ago that the assistant branch manager position I applied for I did not get. I am disappointed? very...but I am very hopeful for the future. I let it be known that I feel that my immediate interest and thus my primary focus will be on library programming. My boss was kind enough to mention to me that she would look into getting me into programming on a more offical and permanment basis. I very much look forward to this. On another note, I was encourage by the interviewer to keep applying. This I will also do. But for now, I want to focus on my weakness that cost me this position. Supervisory experience. I understand that I have limited supervisory experience, but the problem enlies with how I can obtain more? Its times like these that make you wonder was getting a masters degree worth it? When employers are forever harping on wanting experience workers. Well how can you gain experience If no one has ever decided to give you any? I am not mad about this, more like frustrated. But at the end of the day, the position wasn't meant for me. Better things are coming, of this I am sure. For now I will continue to put my energy into my everyday duties and expand my horizons in the field of programming. Whether it be children, teen, or adult, doesnt matter. I AM GAME! Wish me luck. :-)

Ronica Carpenter, MLS

Ok so it has been forever since I have been on here! But I am proud to say that I graduated from Texas Woman's University with a Masters in Library Science!! It was very long 2 years, but I know it was well worth it. I am still early into my career as a librarian and I think by taking the high road and get the necessary education first I did a great service to myself. If I would have waited later, say after I became a manager, thou it still would have been doable it would have been harder. So I must pat myself on the back and also say that I look forward to the next chapter currently unfolding. I want to try to update my blog more often with my personal thoughts on my career. Currently I am working as a audiovisual and assistant children's programmer in a public library system. I recently (just yesterday) turned in my resume for an assistant manager position. Though I am very optistmist, and anxious, I will wait and see how things go! :-)

Top 25 most famous librarians in history

Top 25 most famous librarians in history I found this on another blog and thought it was interesting. I never knew that Mao Zedong was a librarian! go figure!

The beginning of a new semester

I am just now beginnng the fall semester of my library science classes. This semester I am taking Cataloging and Classificaton and Information Sources and Services. The latter is the last core class, I have left to take. Cataloging is something, I dont really plan to ever do as a librarian, but I figured what could be the harm in knowning more about. It the job of the librarian to be a source of information, and in order to do this, librarians need to have knowledge on a variety of topics. Bibliographic records are the foundations of all library material. Each item has its on invididual record. How these records are created serve as one of the fundementals of librarianship as a profession. In this sense, I look forward to cataloging. As for the other class, information sources and services also represents a vital function of a library. In order to better serve patrons, in any given library environment (public, school, academic, or special) the first and most important occupation is providing for the informational needs of patrons. In taking the class, I hope to learn more methods of information discovery, that I can use daily at the public library I work at. As always, I will continue to do my best in updating my work and progress. Wish me luck! :-)

More work updates

So yea, I know its been awhile since I put more of my masterpieces from library school on here, but the wait is finally over. Here is the blueprint for a project proposal im doing for my public libraries class: The project is called Bouncing Books for Babies. (I admit maybe not the best title, but it was the only one I could think of so Im rolling with it lol) -BBBP is a storytime program that incorporates music, movement, and education designed for infants and toddlers ages six months to 2 years.

-Project will use a variety of formats including but not limited to print, audiovisual, and computer software.

-The program is targeted at the undeserved age group of babies and toddlers. Thus the program will need the participation of adults with very young children in the surrounding community.

-Project goals include the introduction of educational elements such as colors, alphabet, words, and reading along with an introduction to library services and materials to both patrons and their children.

-Project will work in conjunction with local daycare facilities for marketing/advertising purposes in addition to future co-affiliated programs