I hope non-grad school oriented people do not get too fed up looking at
this stuff .... Next time I have a question, I will definitely consider
very carefully whether it might be of interest to a larger audience than
myself!
Two more interesting and helpful paragraphs of advice:
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It's great in concept. How to find the time when you are working full time
is another thing. I was working fulltime as a library assistant all the
time I was in grad school, but my job was nowhere near as demanding as it
is now that i am working as the head of a library. There's 40 hours a week,
and then there's 40 (50?) hours a week as a librarian
(/teacher/webmaster/univ. committee member/digital projects
producer/professional orgs. committee member/p.r. person, writer/book
reviewer, etc.).
you might look into the combined Art history M.A./Library science degree at
the University of Indiana.
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Alita, I did this at the University of New Mexico. It took me several
years but I finally did complete my second MA in Art History. Before you
assume this will be possible, do investigate the potential with your
library employer and the academic department. I know that some art history
departments, for example, make it very difficult for part-time students.
Some institutions do not grant a tuition waiver for employees. And some
library employers make it equally hard to get away to take classes, take
exams, etc. It's also VERY demanding to work on a graduate degree while
working full time. I was fortunate that my institution and supervisors
made it possible for me to complete the graduate degree. The potential to
work on my art history MA was one of the reasons I was attracted to my
position. It can work out just great.
Good luck!
Alita Pierson
Oberlin College Library
148 W. College St.
Oberlin, OH 44074
440-775-8285 x292
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