I really can't stay away.
Jul. 26th, 2006 03:19 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
icepixieThis is me checking out where/when I can take the GRE this summer.
Yeah, I figure there's a greater-than-50%-chance I'm gonna be in Knoxville in fall 2007 (or possibly 2008, depending on how the next eight months go job-wise), starting an MLIS program that will theoretically lead to either public or reference librarianship. They require GRE scores from a test taken at least one semester before application (which is, I believe, in April).
Ack ack ack. When did I start wanting to become a grad student? Am I insane?
And should it be worrying me that my first thought upon deciding (pretty much) on this course of action is, "Wheee, I'll have access to a university library and online resources again!"? I think my love for JSTOR borders on the mentally unstable.
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Also, Virtual ScaperCon. Oh, yes.
Yeah, I figure there's a greater-than-50%-chance I'm gonna be in Knoxville in fall 2007 (or possibly 2008, depending on how the next eight months go job-wise), starting an MLIS program that will theoretically lead to either public or reference librarianship. They require GRE scores from a test taken at least one semester before application (which is, I believe, in April).
Ack ack ack. When did I start wanting to become a grad student? Am I insane?
And should it be worrying me that my first thought upon deciding (pretty much) on this course of action is, "Wheee, I'll have access to a university library and online resources again!"? I think my love for JSTOR borders on the mentally unstable.
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Also, Virtual ScaperCon. Oh, yes.
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Date: 2006-07-27 12:46 am (UTC)Yes, that is a bit spooky. (Although to split a few hairs, I've not completely soured on the publishing business, just on the big ones located mainly in NYC; I could see myself doing well at a small press.) I thought you were going to law school, though?
It looks like you've done more research than I have, though. Any tips?
Well, most of my research has been, "Here's a list of schools...oh MY, look how expensive that is...hey, UT's in-state tuition is three times lower than for out-of-state students! I'm going there!" ;) Plus, it looks like a pretty good program, with a lot of room to tailor it to your own desires, and it's well-ranked.
The biggest thing seems to be accreditation by the ALA. Every job listing I've seen for MLS-holders specifies that the degree must be from a univeristy accredited by them. You can find a list of which schools are accredited here.
By the way, since I'm too lazy to go over to your post and comment there, I want in on any stories you chose to tell about your road trip. :) How is your summer going otherwise?