- New Job in Conservation
- New Job in Public Services
- Digitizing for the Kinsey Institute
- Interning at the Folger Shakespeare Library
Saturday, June 9, 2012
Catch Up
I am such a negligent blogger, I do apologize. But... things have been happening! I am going to take time in the next few days and post about my following adventures! So keep checking back to hear more!
Monday, February 27, 2012
Midway
I can't believe it is already around that middle time of the second semester! Time is really flying by this semester. I am currently busy with 3 classes, with a 4th being added next Monday. I am really enjoying everything I have been able to do this semester.
I am attempting my very first Independent Study (or Directed Readings as it is called at SLIS) and embracing what I have encountered so far. This course has really challenged my ability to manage my time well and also my creativity in finding a way to present what I am learning to the best of my ability to my instructor, Cherry Williams. I feel that this is going to be really helpful for when I am in a real library environment where I will be responsible for myself.
I also have been taking instruction from Joel Silver in his Reference Sources for Rare Books. I knew that this would be a very unique class, but it never occurred to me how unbelievably useful this class is. I am being a lot more confident with working with rare materials now that I am gaining the ability to identify different elements important in the book trade and rare book world.
Joel's course also is a great compliment next to my History of the Book (1450-Present) course. Instructor Erika Dowell attempts to get us to envelop ourselves with intensive readings each week followed by hands-on time with the books in discussion. I also enjoy the fact that the class is small (10 students) so we have a lot more time with the materials in class.
I also taught for the first time ever for my Instructional Assistant Job!!! It was a very stressful time, but I am very happy to say I succeeded. I may have embarrassed myself but, the information was given to the class. They were able to walk away learning something-which is the ultimate goal. I don't know when I will be teaching again, but I will be giving tours of the Herman B Wells Library to potential students and their families. I am excited to become a minor Wells Library expert!
And... I am excited to announce I have a new job! I am the new Collection Development/Management Library Assistant at the Herman B Wells Library. I interviewed on Tuesday last week and found out by Friday. I have to go in to get a schedule worked out but, I know I will be putting a lot of time into the position. I hope to add my experience from that to the blog sooner than later.
I wanted to keep this short and sweet. But I'll be back to talk more soon!
Courtney Brombosz
I am attempting my very first Independent Study (or Directed Readings as it is called at SLIS) and embracing what I have encountered so far. This course has really challenged my ability to manage my time well and also my creativity in finding a way to present what I am learning to the best of my ability to my instructor, Cherry Williams. I feel that this is going to be really helpful for when I am in a real library environment where I will be responsible for myself.
I also have been taking instruction from Joel Silver in his Reference Sources for Rare Books. I knew that this would be a very unique class, but it never occurred to me how unbelievably useful this class is. I am being a lot more confident with working with rare materials now that I am gaining the ability to identify different elements important in the book trade and rare book world.
Joel's course also is a great compliment next to my History of the Book (1450-Present) course. Instructor Erika Dowell attempts to get us to envelop ourselves with intensive readings each week followed by hands-on time with the books in discussion. I also enjoy the fact that the class is small (10 students) so we have a lot more time with the materials in class.
I also taught for the first time ever for my Instructional Assistant Job!!! It was a very stressful time, but I am very happy to say I succeeded. I may have embarrassed myself but, the information was given to the class. They were able to walk away learning something-which is the ultimate goal. I don't know when I will be teaching again, but I will be giving tours of the Herman B Wells Library to potential students and their families. I am excited to become a minor Wells Library expert!
And... I am excited to announce I have a new job! I am the new Collection Development/Management Library Assistant at the Herman B Wells Library. I interviewed on Tuesday last week and found out by Friday. I have to go in to get a schedule worked out but, I know I will be putting a lot of time into the position. I hope to add my experience from that to the blog sooner than later.
I wanted to keep this short and sweet. But I'll be back to talk more soon!
Courtney Brombosz
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
and so the semester is done...?!?!
I wish I was better this semester at updating this blog. I have returned to update you all on my amazing semester!
I am super excited to be starting as a docent at the Lilly Library next semester. I will be giving tours to groups of all ages visiting the library. I have been reading over all of the library's history and soon will be a Lilly expert! Did you know that the wallpaper in the Lincoln Room is a replica of the wallpaper that was in the White House? We also have the very last portrait painted of Abraham Lincoln himself. I have really fallen in love with this library and the faculty that I have had the privilege to interact with. I am so excited to be able to share my love of the Lilly with all the groups that walk through its doors.
One of my proudest moments this semester was putting up my exhibit at the Lilly for my manuscripts course. I curated an exhibit featuring the artwork of Willis Pyle. Pyle is an animator and artist who has been working since 1937 and is still painting today. What I didn't know before working with Pyle's collection was that the director of the Lilly, Breon Mitchell, is the cousin of Willis Pyle. I was able to get a more personal view point of Pyle and his life. I was more proud of this out of all the opportunities given to me this semester.
My semester starts tomorrow! So we will see what is to come it!
I am super excited to be starting as a docent at the Lilly Library next semester. I will be giving tours to groups of all ages visiting the library. I have been reading over all of the library's history and soon will be a Lilly expert! Did you know that the wallpaper in the Lincoln Room is a replica of the wallpaper that was in the White House? We also have the very last portrait painted of Abraham Lincoln himself. I have really fallen in love with this library and the faculty that I have had the privilege to interact with. I am so excited to be able to share my love of the Lilly with all the groups that walk through its doors.
One of my proudest moments this semester was putting up my exhibit at the Lilly for my manuscripts course. I curated an exhibit featuring the artwork of Willis Pyle. Pyle is an animator and artist who has been working since 1937 and is still painting today. What I didn't know before working with Pyle's collection was that the director of the Lilly, Breon Mitchell, is the cousin of Willis Pyle. I was able to get a more personal view point of Pyle and his life. I was more proud of this out of all the opportunities given to me this semester.
My semester starts tomorrow! So we will see what is to come it!
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