Well, having supported many programs in academia as a librarian & looking at career paths, it seems I have to go back to school to work in the fields for I educated & supported for many years. At least I can be put in advanced standing due to my undergrad, so here’s the vote:
Fun thing about being a librarian is that is truly a Jack/Jill of all Trades kind of work. I am a master of information, but beyond that… I’m not considered qualified enough for much else & overqualified for everything else. So, how does one overcome this career conundrum?
I am still trying to find ways to be the ultimate worker that I am but now to find a new niche to do that within is the challenge. I grew up nursing & educating, went to school to harness information, & worked a lot along the way, confirming I can do a great many things.
The reality of librarianship is an interesting landscape indeed. Master of information & library studies : the ultimate background career path #medlibs #librarianship
I am grateful to have given back to education, medical, health and nursing as a librarian given my lived experiences in hospitals, school and living with disabilities.
I thought about going back for my doctorate but I would end up with the same base conundrum of that "essential" degree. My own experiences in the work world versus academia has very much influenced the advise I give in career consults.

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