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INLS 461 Introduction. Jennifer Kusnyer. UNC graduate, 2001. Why I Took This Course. I thought it would be a good introduction to the field of Information and Library Science. I really felt like I needed to familiarize myself with everything that is current in regards to information tools.
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INLS 461 Introduction Jennifer Kusnyer
Why I Took This Course • I thought it would be a good introduction to the field of Information and Library Science. I really felt like I needed to familiarize myself with everything that is current in regards to information tools.
Jobs I’ve Had Since Then… • (Interestingly, none of them having to do with Russian language or literature…)
ESL Instructor • ESL Instructor at a community college. I enjoyed helping my students further their education, whether it was learning to speak their first sentence in English, or preparing to take the TOEFL to attend a University in the United States.
Nonprofit • Nonprofit work… in many, many capacities. Extremely rewarding, but exhausting at the same time.
Financial Aid Administrator. • Not the most rewarding career choice, but there’s a lot to be said for stability. But I don’t want to spend the rest of my life reminding people to do their FAFSA.
Why An Advanced Degree? Why Now?!
Advanced Degree • Having been in various professional settings since I graduated, I’ve come to realize that an advanced degree is essential. I am also not ready to stop learning, and believe that now is the time to begin this journey, even if it needs to be made in baby steps!
Which Environment? • I have just begun this journey, so I’m not 100% sure of which library or information environment interests me. I’m still trying to identify my niche. However, I have some ideas…
Public Libraries • The idea of public libraries interests me because they are a resource for everyone. I have always thought that their purpose in the community should be strengthened.
School Libraries • I believe that the importance of acquiring information begins at an early age, and I would love to play a role in this trend in the coming years.
Which Tools? • ???
ESL • I think that information tools could be used to really advance this field, for both children and adults. I found that the adults I taught were very isolated. They were working hard to learn English, but then didn’t use it outside of basic survival.
Bridging Gaps • I think that it is important to continue to bridge the gaps between native speakers and English as a Second Language Learners.
Nonprofits’ Messages • I imagine that I will learn information that could have served me well in my nonprofit work, whether it be in the area of educational outreach or volunteer recruitment or fundraising.
??? • I’m looking forward to learning things which will help serve me in my future career. Thank you.