Library 3: Reflection 1

The first thing I've learned so far for this class, as one of the first online classes that I've taken, is to always make a checklist of what needs to be done at what time and to log-in frequently. That was a hard lesson learned but was also much needed.

I took this course because I wanted to learn more about the library sciences field. Since I enjoy libraries so much, I had often considered the field as a career. I spent many years working with young children and had entertained the idea of becoming a children's librarian or to work as a school librarian. One of my favorite activities when I worked with young children was small group reading. It was always so enjoyable to read to young children and experience watching them as they sat, listened, asked questions, interacted and learned.

I had been hesitant to pursue library sciences as a career because of all the advances occurring in the information technology field. There was always the question of whether libraries would become obsolete and librarians unnecessary with the advancements of technology. I am hoping that this library course will not only introduce me to the field, but help to answer this question as well. I am definitely learning that there is more to this field than I had imagined.