Shelter-in-place orders have changed, postponed, and cancelled plans worldwide. These circumstances can be a particularly challenging time for students looking for jobs and internships. Instead of worrying about a gap in your resume, now’s the perfect time to pursue a certification. We asked iSchool faculty to share their best recommendations for certifications, specializations, and courses… Read the full article…
I’ve been working at the Museum Library for a few weeks now; I’ve learned how to process books for their collection and make records through copy-cataloging. And, I’ve also learned how to measure rare books for Kasebox enclosures (which are custom made, high quality, archival boxes for rare and delicate materials), and how to process… Read the full article…
iSchool graduate students have a huge range of interests, and our program offerings are incredibly diverse. It only makes sense that our graduate students embark on some of the most interesting and coveted summer internships out there. Today, you’ll meet five iSchool graduate students who are starting their summer internships. Who are the summer internship… Read the full article…
School’s out, and the sun is in. You could be out swimming on the beach, pursuing an internship, or studying for another upcoming exam. But one thing is for sure: you definitely have time to check out some InfoSpace blogs from the spring! From Youtube playlists to scholarship tips, check out the most popular InfoSpace… Read the full article…
Being a librarian doesn’t always come cheap: there are books, tuition, conferences, and a host of other expenses. Luckily, there are opportunities for scholarships to cover at least some of those costs. Here’s a round-up of awards with applications due in spring 2019. Editor’s note: don’t forget to take a look at the Library Science… Read the full article…
Wouldn’t it be nice if you could read any piece of scholarship for free? This isn’t an ad — it’s one of the driving thoughts behind open access, which is “the free, immediate, online availability of research articles coupled with the rights to use these articles fully in the digital environment,” according to SPARC, a… Read the full article…
The Cincinnati Museum Center (CMC) describes itself as a multi-museum complex … and complex it truly is. I have not yet officially started my individual internship, but it’s easy to tell from one day of group orientation that this summer will be incredibly interesting, rewarding, and maybe even a little chaotic. The Journey to Cincy… Read the full article…
Last Wednesday, LISSA was lucky enough to welcome Inclusion and Accessibility Librarian, Kate Deibel. She was brought into its weekly meeting to discuss the challenges and reward of her new position. Kate shared that fate, coincidence, or whatever you prefer to call it played a part in her coast to coast journey to fill this… Read the full article…
Brenna Helmstutler, subject librarian for the School of Information Studies (iSchool) comes to Syracuse University with 13 years of subject librarian experience at Georgia State University. While at GSU, she provided subject librarian services in various areas, including education, psychology, public health, and journalism as needed, and worked in middle management overseeing the health sciences… Read the full article…
“I dare you to honk the horn!” I say this to my mom as we wait inside the car dealership. Surrounding us are sparkling vehicles, as we wait to see the next available car salesperson. I point at the car and begin to laugh at her tempted expression. I can almost hear her thoughts: “If… Read the full article…