Library Mentor

On Monday January, 29, 2007, the Washington University Libraries Mentoring Program is sponsoring a panel discussion on library school requirements and curriculum in Library & Information Science graduate programs. The discussion will be held in Olin Library on the Danforth Campus from noon-2:pm. Prospective and current library school students and others are welcome. Majors in all disciplines are also welcome.

Panelist will speak on a wide range of issues. Karen Robinson, Clinical Instructor at the University of Missouri's School of Information Science and Learning Technologies, and Reference Librarian at Thomas Jefferson Library at University of Missouri - St. Louis, will discuss graduate programs, entry requirements, curriculum, costs, and other related issues. Neville Prendergast, Associate Director of Communication & Outreach at the Washington University School of Medicine, will discuss recruiting and mentoring librarians, residency programs, and issues related to retaining librarians in the profession. Davis Straight, Librarian, West Campus Library at Washington University, will discuss non-traditional aspects of librarianship. There will also be a showing of "Faces of a Profession", a recruitment video produced by the American Library Association and the Association of Research Libraries.

For additional information email Cheryl Holland, Mentoring Coordinator, at cholland@wustl.edu.

Career Planning: Guide to Effective Resume Writing and Interviewing Skills Workshop

University Libraries' Mentoring Program is sponsoring a career planning workshop. The program will focus on resume writing and interviewing. The workshop will be held on Friday December 15, 2006 from 12noon -2:00pm at Olin Library on the campus of Washington University in St. Louis. Participants should bring resume. Space is limited. For additional information contact Cheryl Holland, Mentoring Coordinator, at: cholland@wustl.edu or 314-935-6626.

Graduate Library Programs

There are all types of graduate programs in librarianship throughout the country. For a current comprehensive list of these programs, check ALA's list of accredited graduate programs. Also, if you are unable to go away to a graduate program in Library Science, there are a number of distance learning programs that might suit your needs.

New Books Added to Collection!

There have been several new titles in Library and Information Science recently added to the collection. These titles cover topics on careeer planning and opportunities and information literacy.

• Sacred stacks: the higher purpose of libraries and librarianship; Z716.4 M37 2006, Nancy K. Maxwell
• Career opportunities in library and information science careers; Z682.35 V62 C37 2005, Linda P. Carvell
• Information literacy assessment; ZA3075 N435 2006, Teresa Y. Neely
• Jump start your career in library and information science; Z682.35 V62 S47 2002, Priscilla K. Shontz
• Expectations of librarians in the 21st century; Z682.35 V62 E98 2003, edited by Karl Bridges
• Rethinking information work; Z682.35 V62 D67 2006

• The librarian's career guidebook; Z682.35 V62 L53 2004, edited by Priscilla K. Shontz

Teaching In Libraries - What's it About?

LOEX is a clearinghouse for Library Instruction materials and information. Many Librarians find its resources invaluable. LOEX Currents also provides good information for librarians and students interested in teaching in libraries. Take a look at October "Currents"!

Opening Day!

This is the opening day of my Blog. I wonder if anyone will notice? Just in case.. my name is Cheryl Denise Holland. I am a reference librarian at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. I have a B.A. in Art History from Wellesley College and a M.A. in Library Science from the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. As a librarian, I feel privileged to be emersed in the universe of information and knowledge. I invite you to join me!  Stay tuned....  ~cdh