Editor’s Note: Associate Professor of Practice Jill Hurst-Wahl is stepping down from her role as director of the iSchool’s Library and Information Science program this summer. She offers this reflection from her 5 years as program director. There is no job description for an iSchool program director and each program director defines his or her … Continued
Picture this: It is my first official day at EY. I am dressed for success in a brand new outfit. My EY shoulder bag is stuffed with my company computer and internship handbook that weigh me down as I trek from New Jersey to New York City. I am wearing my favorite accessories: confidence and … Continued
Robocalls are on the rise, although chances are you’ve already noticed. Unsolicited phone calls have increased dramatically in recent years and many people report receiving them despite being on the FTC’s National Do Not Call Registry. According to the website callblockerusa.com, “Almost nine out of ten people (89%) in America receive nuisance calls each month, … Continued
Two Weeks In As I take a final quick scan of my internship journal for IST 972 before clicking submit, the list of my daily activities and experiences really hits me for the first time. I am doing – and learning – so much. I’m weeding books, cataloging, conducting lessons and book exchanges, working on … Continued
Now that I am a few weeks into my internship at Commvault, I feel very comfortable here. While I still occasionally go the wrong way down a hallway or call someone by the wrong name, I feel like I am adjusting well. Still, there have been some challenges along the way that have helped me … Continued
“Nothing in the world is worth having or worth doing unless it means effort, pain, difficulty… I have never in my life envied a human being who led an easy life. I have envied a great many people who led difficult lives and led them well.” – Theodore Roosevelt What Mr. Roosevelt said resonates with … Continued
Since the last blog a few weeks ago, I’m settled in at my new home for the summer in Philadelphia living with my friend. I have been all over the place and have only actually slept there a few nights. I have been balancing my time between my family in Philly and my girlfriend in New York … Continued
I’ve just completed my first week as an intern at Fort Stanwix National Monument. Week one was packed with information, and I’m just starting to get a sense for what my role will be during my time at the park. Within the cultural resources department, which is the section that manages the museum collections and … Continued
A new part of the world seemed like a really great opportunity to try out new lessons in librarianship. So the opportunity to work at Monteverde Institute’s Library in the heart of the cloud forest in Costa Rica was an incredible opportunity. Librarianship for Science Literacy I came into librarianship, like many others, through another … Continued
The Fourth of July is a wonderful celebration of America’s independence. But it also marks the last day of my summer vacation. Honestly, I’m okay with that. I am ready to take my first big step into the real world to begin my career in information technology. Starting July 5, I will be an intern … Continued