[Publib] Why librarianship

[Elizabeth Cuckow]

Short answer: because Harvard University has great benefits. :-)

Long answer in short sentences: 

Lifelong library user, never thought of it as a career option.
Foolishly thought I wanted to work in academic fundraising (???) so got
a job at Harvard after college. Quickly realized my error, started
casting around for a way out, took some classes on career changes
through the human resources department (free!).

The Strong Interest Survey results had some form of librarianship in
four of my top five results, so started talking to people about the
field. Light dawned, went to library school, here I am.

(And while I am not a director, I never thought I'd be a manager,
either, and yet ... nine months into my professional career, I got
promoted. Hmm.)

Elizabeth

Elizabeth Cuckow
Manager, Information Services
Laramie County Library System
2800 Central Ave., Cheyenne WY 82001
www.LCLSonline.org
307.634.3561 ext. 141
ecuckow at LCLSonline.org