Rarer Still
Pursuing professional development in special collections is hard for a paraprofessional, especially when many library schools offer limited instruction in special collections and inadequately prepare students for a professional position. When the "traditional" resources are underwhelming,...
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| Language: | English |
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University of Colorado at Boulder
2023-07-01
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| Series: | Journal of New Librarianship |
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| Online Access: | https://newlibs.org/index.php/jonl/article/view/2091 |
| Summary: | Pursuing professional development in special collections is hard for a paraprofessional, especially when many library schools offer limited instruction in special collections and inadequately prepare students for a professional position. When the "traditional" resources are underwhelming, it is important to know where to seek out knowledge, training, and professional connections. In this column, I explore my path in the field of rare books libraries, and offer advice for others who may be struggling to figure out their own path.
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| ISSN: | 2471-3880 |