Well, I became the Media (/Performing Arts) Librarian at my library straight from the chute (to reapply your rodeo reference). But being a regional as opposed to a Division I school, although my university is ambitious and going after a higher designation, may make a difference. And it's certainly not my sole responsibility, nor the one I sought out while job hunting. I like the advice Gary gave, for the most part. He's correct about being willing to look for work in other areas first. That just doesn't necessarily preclude the possibility that you'll stumble over a combo job that gives you a nice, balanced experience. That should serve you well for a climb up to the position you *really* want.
Jana Atkins, B.M., M.L.S. Performing Arts/Multimedia Librarian University of Central Oklahoma Max Chambers Library 100 N. University Edmond, OK 73034 405-974-2949 -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of [email protected] Sent: Friday, October 08, 2010 11:51 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Videolib] Wondering about qualifications Hi David ... I personally do not [know of?] a single video librarian who went into the business right out of the shoot. So...being flexible and willing to keep the faith until a position opens are good traits to have. ... gary handman So I see most of the people on this list are in academic positions, As a student who wants very badly to work with media as a librarian, do most of you have and need a second master in film or media studies or if not do you have masters at all or and what exactly is the qualifications people look for in a media librarian, thank you for considering this question > > -David Folmar > MLS student Clarion University > VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of > issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic > control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in > libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve > as an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of > communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video > producers and distributors. > Gary Handman Director Media Resources Center Moffitt Library UC Berkeley 510-643-8566 [email protected] http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/MRC "I have always preferred the reflection of life to life itself." --Francois Truffaut VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and distributors. **Bronze+Blue=Green** The University of Central Oklahoma is Bronze, Blue, and Green! Please print this e-mail only if absolutely necessary! **CONFIDENTIALITY** This e-mail (including any attachments) may contain confidential, proprietary and privileged information. Any unauthorized disclosure or use of this information is prohibited. VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and distributors.
