Thanks for visiting my blog! I started this blog to highlight my journey to becoming a librarian. Once I received my first librarian position, my focus changed to blogging about current experiences. I dipped my toes into the archival world for a minute, and now I’m entering the technical librarian realm.
I received my MLS degree from the University of Maryland with a specialization in Information and Diverse Populations. Before venturing into libraryland, I worked for several years as a middle school teacher.
My dream job would be to work at at the National Museum of African American History and Culture.
On a more personal note, I enjoy cupcakes, social networking, natural hair, music, reading, writing, and one day I’d love to get a chapbook of my poems published.
All thoughts posted here are my own and not a reflection of my employers.
Highly Textured Librarian 
Interesting dream! Mine would be to work in a book shop. I wouldn’t mind working in a library too!
Thank you for visiting my blog, by the way 🙂
I had that dream too and even owning a bookstore.
And thanks for visiting my blog also.
I have a dream to own a book-themed wine shop. Thank you for liking my most recent blog post!
– Bridget
You’re welcome Bridget.
Wow… I’ve never met someone who acrually wants to become a librarian. Or maybe it’s just where I come from. I’m really impressed by your passion and zeal for the job. I hope you’ll love what you get to do!
I’ve never met someone who wants to be a librarian either. LOL. I imagine I’ll meet several in grad school.
Hi. Thanks for visiting my blog. I am an esl teacher and a library clerk. I admit, public libraries don’t really do it for me, but I worked several jobs at the university library while I was in school, and I loved it. I guess it helps to be specialized.
I’ve enjoyed your blog this far and I look forward to more in the future.
Thank you for visiting. Come again. 🙂
Thanks for following my blog, Evelyn. I know that we are librarians on opposite sides of the Atlantic, but if I can be of any help, do let me know!
Thank you, I will.
You seem very motivated, I’m glad you are choosing to enter our field! Library school is great fun and actually working as one is even more fun. Best of luck to you, and I’ll be following your blog.
I am pretty motivated. I can’t wait to get in and learn as much as possible. Thanks for following my blog.
Yay, another passionate librarian! Good luck on your studies.
Thank you! 🙂
I was a high school teacher before my journey. 🙂
The teacher to librarian switch seems to be a common thread. Glad to be in good company.
Ditto! I was a high school English teacher and a few other things before answering the call to librarianship. Best wishes to you! Where are you applying for library school?
I applied to Indiana University, University of Pittsburg, and soon University of Maryland.
Thanks for stopping by and commenting on my post. Wow, you and I have a lot in common! I have a special affinity to libraries (I used to work in one when I was 15) and bookstores (I’ve always wanted to own a bookstore/coffeehouse. Now, I just want to be buried in Barnes & Noble), and in my other life, I taught 5-8 grade. Best to you in all your endeavors.
Nett
Thank you Nett. Come back to visit.
I was at 6th and I last night with my mom, and saw on Twitter that you are at the iSchool! (I’m in my second year of the MLS program.) It was pretty amazing to meet Zadie Smith. Anyway, I’m enjoying your blog — all the best,
Rachel
It was pretty amazing to meet Zadie Smith and I’m glad I got up the nerve to ask her a question. I’m in my first year at UMD, perhaps I’ll see you around campus. Thanks for visiting my blog.
Hey, I think we’ll get our degrees at the same time! I’m working on my MLIS right now online through San Jose State University. 🙂
Cool beans, have you read the memoir of…oh shoot, I forget his name, but he went to San Jose State about his experiences as a public librarian…
*Walks over to Google to find his name*
Scott Douglas and his book is called Quiet, Please.
Evelyn: did you see the Brookings job announcement?
No, I didn’t.
Hello! Thanks for stopping by and checking out my post on Jacqueline Woodson. I have happily started following your blog, as I work in a library myself and am often encouraged to get an MLIS degree, so it will be interesting to learn about your journey!
I’m a big fan of Jacqueline. Thanks for coming by and following me too. What’s holding you back from getting your MLIS?
Mostly money. I have some pretty substantial loans from undergrad, and from what little I know about MLIS programs they usually don’t offer many scholarships. And then there’s no guarantee that you’ll be able to find a job once you do get an MLIS.
Love your job. It sounds interesting! My dream job is to work for a publishing company and a bookstore. Working in a library doesn’t interest me so much since I’m living in France and you have to be a French national to work in one. Oh well!
That’s awesome. It would be interesting to be on the inside of the publishing industry to see how things really work.
Yes definitely! I’m sure it’s the job or me but living in France doesn’t make that easy. I’m still trying though.
Dear Librarian Dreams, I nominated you for a Liebster Award!
It’s an award given by bloggers to bloggers. I think your blog is fantastic!
If you accept the nomination, the details are below:
Here is the post where you are listed as a nominee:
http://bluestbibliophile.com/2014/08/21/liebster-award-nomination/
If you accept it, this is what you have to do.
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http://dawnyhosking.wordpress.com/2013/10/10/adding-a-widget-to-wordpress-sidebar/comment-page-1/#comment-2679
Best,
Cassandra
Found your blog while browsing African Book Addict. So glad I did.
Looking forward to following your posts. 🙂
I’m glad you found my blog and left a comment. Thank you for coming by.
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