December the 15th marks the conclusion of my studies for my MSLIS at Syracuse. I suppose that means that it’s time for me to think about my experiences there, and perhaps share a few of those experiences with you. A year and a half ago, I applied to several schools for my library degree (I [...]
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Phases, or, Thoughts on Syracuse
By Jason W. Dean in Education, Library Science, SchoolJob Search Update
By Jason W. Dean in Library Science, Personal, School, UpdatesReaders, As you might know I have been searching for a professional position as a librarian over the past month. After approximately 50 applications and several interviews (with a few different places), I am excited to share with you that I have accepted a position at the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art as the [...]
In Defense of the Museum
By Jason W. Dean in Art, Librarianship, Library, Library Science, SchoolLast week in one of my classes, a discussion arose about whether or not digital libraries are “the great equalizer” in the “battle” between museums and libraries. As you can imagine, I had some things to share on this point, and so I want to share with you the original post, followed by my response.
Visual Explanations and Classification
By Jason W. Dean in Books, Librarianship, Library, Library Science, Reading, SchoolRemember my previous post about Edward R. Tufte and Classification? Well, my presentation was well-received, and I would like to share it with you.
What is a Digital Library?
By Jason W. Dean in Digital Libraries, Librarianship, Library, Library Science, SchoolAs I discussed earlier this week, my final semester at Syracuse as an MSLIS student started on Monday. During the course of the semester, as I have done in the past, I want to share with you discussions that arise from class, as well as questions that come to mind. This week, I (and my [...]
