Mid- Semester Analysis and Reflection

Good Evening,

I have really enjoyed keeping a blog. It is something that is new to me. I think it has really helped to open up the world of librarianship. I Liked looking into jobs that I might want to consider one day. Taking the time to evaluate myself and my qualities was good too. It has shown me things I should work on a little more and things I can bring to the table. I also enjoyed learning about the different types of associations that are out there. I had no idea there were so many. Even after looking at some of my class mates and what they presented on was fascinating. It was nice to get a good perspective on a a bunch of different associations that way. 

I have really enjoyed the think tank activities. Taking a look at what is happening in libraries today is really interesting. I love the questions that the groups come up with and the way the whole assignment is run. I think learning how other libraries work and what they are bringing new to the table is really fascinating. Think tanks are definitely a post I go back to and read what other people have said. It's nice to see what my class mates have said about the articles as well. 

I find that a lot of my posts are geared toward public library. I think that is because it is the ultimate destination I would like to achieve. I also think I do it because that is what I know most about. Every once in a while though I do also like to talk about archives. Therefore, I know that is a path I would like to look more into as well. I tend to look at posts from other classmates when they are archive related. I like to learn more about it, so when they post information about it, I soak it up. This is something I had not really thought about before, but looking back at what I do post about does have that pattern. 

I think overall the blog has been very helpful. It has helped me learn more about the field and what it really has to offer. It has shown me the types of jobs that are out there and what I think and feel I need to achieve that job. It has really mane me think about what direction I would like to go overall and I look forward to seeing where this takes me in the end. 

In the second half of the semester I look to open up more and learn even more about different types of librarian jobs. I want to get a well rounded understanding of what MLIS can offer me and what I can offer as well. I think the Library Visits will be very helpful for that. I'm looking forward to reading those the most.  

I'm excited for the next half of the semester and the finish of my first semester =]
Ashley