This blog was initially created for and during an Information Technology course during the summer of 2014. Upon finishing the course, I decided to maintain the blog. I will document lessons learned and some of my work through my final year in the Valdosta MLIS program, as well as, experiences gained while volunteering at the Agnes Scott College library.
Tuesday, June 3, 2014
Show Me the Money?
We recently read the article "A Job by any other Name," written by Stephanie L. Maatta. This article was an overview on the successes and challenges faced by 2011 LIS graduates in the job market. After entering this program, I began to feel some tension in my decisions as I was concerned I'd be putting myself even further into debt for a second masters that wouldn't provide me with employment or an above-lower classed income. The article was encouraging as it showed some increases in salaries, available jobs, and a market that is still generally thriving. The expected downside seemed to be that job searching must become a full time job by itself, but that is not disheartening to me. I feel more confident about a field with a bright future and am looking forward to finishing this last semester.
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