Comments on: Ten Things a Children’s Librarian Needs to Know https://publiclibrariesonline.org/2015/01/ten-things-a-childrens-librarian-needs-to-know/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ten-things-a-childrens-librarian-needs-to-know A Publication of the Public Library Association Sat, 21 May 2016 18:54:15 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.5 By: Laura https://publiclibrariesonline.org/2015/01/ten-things-a-childrens-librarian-needs-to-know/#comment-492651 Sat, 21 May 2016 18:54:15 +0000 http://publiclibrariesonline.org/?p=5262#comment-492651 Great article, thank you! I’m looking to transition into librarianship, mid-life. I’ve raised children, worked in education, parent education, childbirth education, and have trained as both a life and education coach. I’m also the author of several published books (traditional and indie publishers), and have invented products that I’ve brought to market. Along the way I gained experience in everything from grant writing to business plan development, product development and launch, and marketing and brand building. I’ve held large NYC expos focusing on parenting, childbirth, and children. I’ve also developed curricula and learning activities. In addition to all of this, I’m passionate about fairy tales, legend, and lore, and have read an obscene amount of works in these areas, as well as quite a large number of children’s and young adult books.

That said, I’m hoping you would provide some advice as I prepare to apply to LIS programs (I’m leaning heavily toward Syracuse’s iSchool MSLIS program). What should I focus on when selecting courses in school? Actually, a second question would be fitting, as well – what types of volunteerism and independent study can I participate in, in order to strengthen my skills as I prepare to enter into this world?

Oh! I should also state that I’ve volunteered assisting at our local area Maker Space, and am quite familiar with MineCraft, too.

Thank you in advance for any advice you may provide.

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