on Over the past several weeks as the Gould Library intern, I have had the opportunity to immerse myself in the multifaceted world of Resource Acquisition and Discovery Services (RADS). When I first began the term, I knew broadly that RADS handled the “behind-the-scenes” processes that make library collections discoverable—but I quickly learned that this deceptively… Continue Reading Fall Term Blog #1
on Discuss the strong points of your internship experience. How did you feel about your training and mentoring/supervision? What was the most challenging thing about working in Special Collections? If you could make a change to your internship experience, what would you change? I will continue to say that the curriculum of the internship was… Continue Reading Spring Blog Post #4 Final Thoughts, Reflections, and Ramblings
on Collection pitch: wrap up our collection development project with a blog post. In this post, make a “pitch” for what you’d like to purchase, and your reasoning for why given some of the criteria we discussed at the beginning of this project. I would also like you to describe your experience doing this work–was it… Continue Reading Spring Blog Post #3 – Acquisitions Project
on On the blog, outline an interest area for your future purchase. Are you interested in purchasing an item related to a particular subject (such as Indigenous history or women bookmakers) or a particular format (rare books, photography, zines, pamphlets, poster, etc)? Is there a collection focus that already exists that you would like to add… Continue Reading Spring Blog Post #2 – Adding to the Collection
on Write up a summary at the end of the week reflecting on the readings, and your initial thoughts on Special Collections and any burning questions you may have. I’m also interested in hearing what sticks out to you as interesting or fun, if there is something you’d like mention. Feel free to post this on… Continue Reading Spring Blog Post #1
on Think about all we covered during this term in Reference & Instruction. What stands out to you as most valuable for you as you consider your interest in libraries and work (of any kind) you may do in the future? What learning or skills will you take with you as you continue learning and head… Continue Reading Winter 2025 Blog Post #2
on How do you understand information literacy, and how do you see it shaping the work of reference and instruction librarians? What are some critical, ethical, and/or political dimensions of information literacy? Information literacy has little to do with how familiar a user is with the mechanics of Catalyst or how quickly one can find specific… Continue Reading Winter 2025 Blog Post #1
on What have you learned about RADS through your social media project? How has this project challenged you? I have a hard time deciding if RADS is a place where the process itself is a product (in addition to the tangible product of a processed library item). If it is, I’m not so sure I captured… Continue Reading Fall 2024 Blog Post #2
on What are some highlights of your work in RADS so far? What have you learned that has surprised you? What have you learned that confirms what you previously knew? What are you hoping to learn more about in RADS during the rest of the term? I’m of the opinion that “Resource Acquisition and Discovery Services”… Continue Reading Fall 2024 Intern Blog Post #1
on The last few weeks I’ve been wrapping up my time in the RADS department here in the Libe. There was a pretty noticeable shift between the first half of my time here and the second half, both in terms of my schedule and in how I viewed my place in the department. In the first… Continue Reading Fall 2023 Blog Post 2