Impact of censorship and book challenging
One of the hardest parts I have found about studying for my LIS degree, surprisingly, isn’t some of the course work, it’s that I currently don’t work within the sector. […]
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Adventures in Cataloging
I have a couple of questions to start this post. Have you ever had that one subject that you just knew from the outset that you really wouldn’t like? That […]
The Benefits of Professional Associations
Professional associations were something that I had heard of only in passing before I decided on my career change into the library and information sector. However, when I began my […]
How to identify and avoid study burnout
It’s something that most of us experience at some point in our lives, but may not have a name for. If you can, find a quiet moment to ask yourself, […]
Those end of semester thoughts and feelings
It’s almost that time of year (at least for those of us in the southern hemisphere). Cue 80’s power rock song “The Final Countdown” complete with laser light display, disco […]
The Joy and Dread of Working on Group Assessments
If you are anything like me, reading the words “you must complete a group assessment” at the beginning of a semester, fills you with both surprising joy and overwhelming dread. […]
The challenge of studying an online degree and the importance of a support system
A few of the things I have come to realize in the last 3 years is that firstly, online study is hard. I mean really hard. Secondly, do not leave […]
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