Alita -- thanks for posting those to the list. Another option, and this is
admittedly a "quick and dirty" (to use scanning terminology), is to load up
elective credits in the MLS with art history courses. Getting to know the
professors in the art history dept. of your MLS institution wouldn't hurt
either (taking their courses would certainly facilitate this). I plan to do
this in the fall - will let you know how it goes.
Rick
P.S. -- Thanks to all the ARLIS members who offered valuable professional
advice to new members in St. Louis. Again, it was well appreciated.
Rick Fitzgerald
Graduate Student
University of Arizona
----- Original Message -----
From: "Alita Pierson" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, March 28, 2002 12:51 PM
Subject: [ARLIS-L] more grad school advice
> 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:
>
> ====
>
> 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.
>
> ====
>
> 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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