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Steph Noell (they/them) @librarianstebbs.bsky.social · Nov 21

Updated my library science career zine w/ my current info

SO YOU'RE INTERESTED IN
LIBRARY SCIENCE
A CAREER
ZINE
Library science is a field that focuses on collecting, preserving, cataloging, and making available information.
Library and information science professionals work at institutions like:
Art Galleries
Libraries
Archives
Museums
aka
GLAMs
*Some info pros also work in records managment or digital asset management
TYPES OF LIBRARIES:
Academic
Law
Medical
Prison
Private
Public
School
More info:
ala.org/educationcareers/careers/librarycareerssite/typesoflibraries
TYPES OF LiBRARiANS
Cataloging
Government Documents
Instruction
Outreach
Adult Services
Special Collections
Youth Services
More info:
ala.org/educationcareers/careers/paths/specialty/libraryspecialties
EDUCATION REQUiREMENTS
Many library jobs DO NOT require a library science degree, but librarian positions typically do
If you want a librarian job in the
U.S. or Canada, you will need a master's degree from an American Library Association-accredited program
A full list of ALA-accredited master's programs can be found here: ala.org/educationcareers/accreditedprograms/directory
Professional Organizations
Here are some of the national organizations available for GLAM professionals. There are also many regional and local professional organizations, so be sure to look up groups in your area!
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR STATE & LOCAL HISTORY (AASLH)
aaslh.org/
ASSOCIATION OF RECORDS MANAGERS & ADMINISTRATORS (ARMA)
arma.org
LIBRARIES AND ARCHIVES PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
archives.gov/research/alic/reference/archives-resources/archives-organizations.html
This zine was made by Steph Noell
Fashion Design & Merchandising Librarian
ASU Library
Arizona State University

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Cyberpunk Librarian @cyberpunklibrarian.bsky.social · 2d

Baker & Taylor appears to be shutting down. A post on the r/libraries subreddit from an employee of B&T breaks the news and there appear to be other employees in the comments confirming the situation.

From the Libraries community on Reddit

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Steph Noell (they/them) @librarianstebbs.bsky.social · 3d

And yes, general counsel was dismissed over objections to shady dealings: www.wusf.org/education/20...

UWF's conservative makeover: DeSantis-linked firm at center of sudden ouster of top lawyer

The leadership shakeups are part of a broader push by DeSantis and the Republican-led Legislature to steer Florida’s 12 public universities in a more conservative direction

Steph Noell (they/them) @librarianstebbs.bsky.social · 3d

When they *had* someone filling FOIA requests, they did everything they could to slow/stop requests being filled. I haven't seen coverage of this vacancy, but they are clearly trying to hide shady dealings from public scrutiny

Steph Noell (they/them) @librarianstebbs.bsky.social · 3d

So here we are, nearly 6 months after this weartv.com/news/local/w... & UWF has ousted their general counsel as well as the staff member filling their FOIA requests.

'We are not tolerating indoctrination camps': DeSantis vows conservative overhaul of UWF

ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. -- Gov. Ron DeSantis renewed his attacks on the university calling it an "indoctrination camp" with "Marxist professors."

Steph Noell (they/them) @librarianstebbs.bsky.social · 3d

Fun fact: my first library job was in John C. Pace Library's government documents department, which cemented my passion for public service in higher education & access to public information

Steph Noell (they/them) @librarianstebbs.bsky.social · 3d

My bachelor's is from the University of West Florida, which is DeSantis' next conservative college of choice.

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Reactor Magazine @reactorsff.bsky.social · 9d

EVERYONE STOP EVERYTHING Mychal the Librarian is hosting the Reading Rainbow revival!!!

reactormag.com/reading-rain...

Reading Rainbow Is Back, With Mychal the Librarian Hosting! - Reactor

The butterfly is back in the sky; can’t wait to fly twice as high.

Steph Noell (they/them) @librarianstebbs.bsky.social · 11d

Not what we envisioned for Mom's post-funeral reception cake, but it DID make us laugh

Round cake with plastic decorations reading "HOORAY", "PARTY", and "YAY"

Steph Noell (they/them) @librarianstebbs.bsky.social · 14d

My gender is basically the DBZ "this isn't even my final form" meme

Steph Noell (they/them) @librarianstebbs.bsky.social · 14d

tfw you find out about your mom's 1984 mullet 5 days after she died

30-year-old white woman in a pink top with a mullet in 1984

30-year-old white woman in a pink top with a mullet in 1984

Steph Noell (they/them) @librarianstebbs.bsky.social · 15d

Putting these 20yo pics of me on my gender vision board

Blurry photo of a person with a shaved head in a blue work shirt

Photo of a person with a shaved head in a blue work shirt drinking a Pabst Blue Ribbon

Steph Noell (they/them) @librarianstebbs.bsky.social · 18d

One of my favorite plants in LA!

Steph Noell (they/them) @librarianstebbs.bsky.social · 18d

In general. My coworker's spouse just had his humerus broken by a kid on one.

Steph Noell (they/them) @librarianstebbs.bsky.social · 18d

The parked rentals limit sidewalk access & pedestrians have been killed getting hit by them

Steph Noell (they/them) @librarianstebbs.bsky.social · 18d

E-scooters were a mistake

Steph Noell (they/them) @librarianstebbs.bsky.social · 22d

kinda wanna put this ~1925 ALA poster on the inside of my library science zine

American Library Association poster text reads:
Library Work:
The Profession on Which All Other Professions and Occupations Depend;
The library serves:
teacher, minister, doctor, lawyer, engineer, merchant, artisan, social worker, student, home-maker;
It offers:
culture, information, recreation;
Library work puts the librarian in touch with every human interest.
A challenging field to the college graduate

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Jennie Breeden @jenniebreeden.thedevilspanties.com · 27d

Comics TED talk!!

Using comics and storytelling to engage memory and bring fun back to learning with Alina Pete | TEDxRRU

youtu.be/MNeqk_XehEk...

Steph Noell (they/them) @librarianstebbs.bsky.social · 25d

I've been thinking about bard for our next campaign!

Steph Noell (they/them) @librarianstebbs.bsky.social · 27d

Just know that if we are acquaintances and I like you, I *will* sing your name when I see you

Steph Noell (they/them) @librarianstebbs.bsky.social · 29d

new favorite Thimble Theatre panel

Out of context Popeye @oocpopeye.bsky.social · 29d

1956, Ralph Stein and Bill Zaboly

Panel from December 8, 1956 Thimble Theatre comic by Ralph Stein and Bill Zaboly:
Cats rain down on Sir Pomeroy and Popeye.
Popeye: Now they're shootin' CATS! Hunnerds o' CATS!

Steph Noell (they/them) @librarianstebbs.bsky.social · Sep 6

the stuff dreams are made of🥰

Steph Noell (they/them) @librarianstebbs.bsky.social · Sep 4

Access Services gets the brunt of it fr

Steph Noell (they/them) @librarianstebbs.bsky.social · Sep 4

so much of our profession is managing expectations. people bring all their assumptions with them into the public sphere

Steph Noell (they/them) @librarianstebbs.bsky.social · Sep 4

being shushed or told to keep it down is such a right of passage in library work

Steph Noell (they/them) @librarianstebbs.bsky.social · Aug 19

bumming myself out with this 1929 American Leathers book

picture of a small girl holding onto a month-old cow with text below reading:
To supply calf leather, about 16,000,000 skins are tanned annually. Most calfskins tanned are from animals about a month old.