Two new grads share their mundane but successful learning journey

1. Two new grads share their mundane but successful learning journey Lee Bess Michelle Coxsen

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4. 10 point action plan • Get rid of your sense of entitlement • Embrace your profession • Join and use ALIA • Find a buddy or mentor (or 2 or 3) • BE a buddy or mentor • Put your hand up for those extra tasks • Continue your education • TALK to people • Be aware of how transferable your skills are to jobs in places other than traditional libraries • Carry yourself professionally

6. Get rid of your sense of entitlement • Embrace your profession • Join and use ALIA • Find a buddy or mentor (or 2 or 3) • BE a buddy or mentor • Put your hand up for those extra tasks • Continue your education • TALK to people • Be aware of how transferable your skills are to jobs in places other than traditional libraries • Carry yourself professionally

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8. Get rid of your sense of entitlement • Embrace your profession • Join and use ALIA • Find a buddy or mentor (or 2 or 3) • BE a buddy or mentor • Put your hand up for those extra tasks • Continue your education • TALK to people • Be aware of how transferable your skills are to jobs in places other than traditional libraries • Carry yourself professionally

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10. Get rid of your sense of entitlement • Embrace your profession • Join and use ALIA • Find a buddy or mentor (or 2 or 3) • BE a buddy or mentor • Put your hand up for those extra tasks • Continue your education • TALK to people • Be aware of how transferable your skills are to jobs in places other than traditional libraries • Carry yourself professionally

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12. Get rid of your sense of entitlement • Embrace your profession • Join and use ALIA • Find a buddy or mentor (or 2 or 3) • BE a buddy or mentor • Put your hand up for those extra tasks • Continue your education • TALK to people • Be aware of how transferable your skills are to jobs in places other than traditional libraries • Carry yourself professionally

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14. Get rid of your sense of entitlement • Embrace your profession • Join and use ALIA • Find a buddy or mentor (or 2 or 3) • BE a buddy or mentor • Put your hand up for those extra tasks • Continue your education • TALK to people • Be aware of how transferable your skills are to jobs in places other than traditional libraries • Carry yourself professionally

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16. Get rid of your sense of entitlement • Embrace your profession • Join and use ALIA • Find a buddy or mentor (or 2 or 3) • BE a buddy or mentor • Put your hand up for those extra tasks • Continue your education • TALK to people • Be aware of how transferable your skills are to jobs in places other than traditional libraries • Carry yourself professionally

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18. Get rid of your sense of entitlement • Embrace your profession • Join and use ALIA • Find a buddy or mentor (or 2 or 3) • BE a buddy or mentor • Put your hand up for those extra tasks • Continue your education • TALK to people • Be aware of how transferable your skills are to jobs in places other than traditional libraries • Carry yourself professionally

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20. Get rid of your sense of entitlement • Embrace your profession • Join and use ALIA • Find a buddy or mentor (or 2 or 3) • BE a buddy or mentor • Put your hand up for those extra tasks • Continue your education • TALK to people • Be aware of how transferable your skills are to jobs in places other than traditional libraries • Carry yourself professionally

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22. Get rid of your sense of entitlement • Embrace your profession • Join and use ALIA • Find a buddy or mentor (or 2 or 3) • BE a buddy or mentor • Put your hand up for those extra tasks • Continue your education • TALK to people • Be aware of how transferable your skills are to jobs in places other than traditional libraries • Carry yourself professionally

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24. Get rid of your sense of entitlement • Embrace your profession • Join and use ALIA • Find a buddy or mentor (or 2 or 3) • BE a buddy or mentor • Put your hand up for those extra tasks • Continue your education • TALK to people • Be aware of how transferable your skills are to jobs in places other than traditional libraries • Carry yourself professionally

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