Today was the first day of IST 511, the week-long introduction to LibraryWorld. The guest speakers today were really good. I am considering Public Librarianship and so the overview of contemporary issues and insights into that world were very helpful to me as I consider my own future in libraries. I was especially struck by Kate McCaffrey's advice to get outside the library building and into your community to keep a finger on the pulse of the community. I also noted Bev Cholcto-Devlin's statement that the "roots of the public library should not be left behind" in our quest to evelope technology in our services to patrons.
I also had not considered prison librarianship, but McCaffrey worked in a minimum security prison and spoke highly of her experiences there. Considering the concentration of corrections facilities in my home area, it's a distinct possibility as a short-term career choice for me.
Our group is meeting up online tonight to choose our poster topic.
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