taking the plunge pursuing a library degree mid-career
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Taking the PlungePursuing a Library Degree Mid-Career
Facilitated by: Debbie Kaleva & Suzanne van den Hoogen
Education Institute WebinarApril 2013
Welcome
NSCC Pictou Campus Library Angus L. Macdonald Library, StFX
Introductions
Suzanne van den Hoogen received her BA from Saint Mary’s University in 1991. She worked in academic libraries for more than ten years before making the decision to pursue her MLIS degree. Entering graduate school in her late 30’s, Suzanne obtained her MLIS degree in 2009 from the Dalhousie School of Information Management. She is currently employed as an academic librarian with St. Francis Xavier University in Antigonish, NS.
Debbie Kaleva received her Library Technician diploma from Sheridan College in 1976 and has worked in university, hospital and community college libraries for almost 25 years. She made the decision to return to school in her mid-40s and received her BA from St. Francis Xavier University in 2006 while working full-time. She graduated from Dalhousie University with her MLIS degree in 2008, and is currently employed as the campus librarian at the Nova Scotia Community College – Pictou Campus in Stellarton, NS.
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Presentation OutlineMaking the DecisionThe Value of MentorsManaging ExpectationsCourse SelectionReturning to WorkChallenges & OpportunitiesGraduate Schools
CanadaInternational
Funding OpportunitiesSuggested Readings
Making the Decision - Debbie
Autonomy
Job Satisfaction
Family & Age
Undergraduate Degree
Taking the Plunge!
Making the Decision: Suzanne
Serendipity
Time
Family & Children
Education & Research
Taking the Plunge!
Mentors - Debbie
• Library Director• Immediate Supervisor
Encouragement & Support
• Educational InstitutionEnvironment
• Other professionals & colleagues
Influence & Motivation
Mentors - Suzanne
• Library Director• Immediate Supervisor
Encouragement & Support
• Educational InstitutionEnvironment
• Other professionals & colleagues
Influence & Motivation
Managing Expectations
Debbie
Coping with Workload• Compartmentalizing• Organization• Being Realistic Online/Distance Education CoursesProfessional Development OpportunitiesMoneyClassroom Demographics
Suzanne
MoneyProfessional Development OpportunitiesFamily: Child CareOnline/Distance EducationCoursesPart-time Studies
Course Selection - Debbie
Considerations:• Type of Library • Required versus Elective Courses• On-line versus On-campus courses• Pre-approval to take Courses
• Academic vs Public• Elective vs• Required• Practical vs Theoretical• Online vs In-person• Technology
Returning to Work - Debbie
Be Realistic
Have Patience
Embrace Change
Life-long learning
Professional Associations
Returning to Work: Suzanne
Status Quo
Market Yourself
Opportunities
Keep Current
Committees
Volunteer
Persevere
Challenges & Opportunities Debbie Suzanne
Graduate Schools: ALA Searchable Database
http://www.ala.org/CFApps/lisdir/index.cfm
Funding Possibilities
Student LoansUniversity Scholarships, BursariesEmployment incentives/opportunities
Part-time studiesLibrary AssociationsProvincial Tax incentives
Suggested ReadingsBuchanan, E., Myers, S. E., & Hardin, S. L. (2005). Holding your hand from a distance:
Online mentoring and the graduate library and information science student. Journal of Educators Online, 2(2), 2.
Hak Joon Kim, & Kusack, J. M. (2005). Distance education and the new MLS: The employer's perspective. Journal of Education for Library and Information Science, 46(1), 36-52.
Pollard, S. (2007). Focus on new professionals. Feliciter, 53(2), 68-69.
Poremba, M. (2008). Just Do LIT: A student perspective. Feliciter, 54(2), 65-67.
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