Yes, that's the only "contribution" I can think of that will be different than most other applicants. I like the idea of using teaching as a way to stand out. To be quite blunt, if I can just be a regular librarian, albeit a good one, I'll be happy. For me, contribution means passing stuff on to the people you help, not being some innovator in the field.
Raise your hand if 'ew.'
Buffy ,'Same Time, Same Place'
Natter 64: Yes, we still need you
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Kathy A - Oct 29, 2009 12:48:52 pm PDT #15993 of 30001
We're very stretchy. - Connie Neil
Kathy A - Oct 29, 2009 12:58:19 pm PDT #15994 of 30001
We're very stretchy. - Connie Neil
I’ve reached a point where I need to expand my knowledge of research tools,
why? you should expand on this.
How about if I say "need to add to my knowledge of research tools so I can expand my job prospects in the future"?
Jesse - Oct 29, 2009 1:05:19 pm PDT #15995 of 30001
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
How about if I say "need to add to my knowledge of research tools so I can expand my job prospects in the future"?
I think you'd want to play up the helping-people angle there, at least in addition.
Cashmere - Oct 29, 2009 1:16:37 pm PDT #15996 of 30001
Now tagless for your comfort.
I've decided that Halloween is going to be our Great Big Holiday. We're entertaining a dozen 3-6 year olds tomorrow night with games and goodies. I've got a carved, seedless watermelon brain in the fridge, 4 dozen Halloween cut out cookies to be decorated by the kids and pre-made no-sew fleece hats in black, orange and white to be decorated into pumpkins, skeletons and ghosts for a craft.
Oh, and five carved pumpkins with assorted hanging skeletons, witches and ghosts.
Sheryl - Oct 29, 2009 1:18:41 pm PDT #15997 of 30001
Fandom means never having to say "But where would I wear that?"
Timelies all!
My folks are coming through town this weekend on their way to Florida. Hopefully the house is clean enough...
Kathy A - Oct 29, 2009 1:21:36 pm PDT #15998 of 30001
We're very stretchy. - Connie Neil
Good points, everyone!! I think I've tightened it up considerably. I added on ", as well as pass on that new knowledge to co-workers and others" to expand on the teaching part, and incorporated most of Vortex's suggestions, as well. Thanks!!!
SuziQ - Oct 29, 2009 1:22:38 pm PDT #15999 of 30001
Back tattoos of the mother is that you are absolutely right - Ame
I wanna go to Cashmere's party.
Glamcookie - Oct 29, 2009 1:30:04 pm PDT #16000 of 30001
I know my own heart and understand my fellow man. But I am made unlike anyone I have ever met. I dare to say I am like no one in the whole world. - Anne Lister
Kathy, it looks really great. The only thing I'd caution you on is that most MLS essays start with growing up loving the library. Is there another aspect of libraries/librarians that you could emphasize that might make you stand out from the crowd?
Kathy A - Oct 29, 2009 1:42:54 pm PDT #16001 of 30001
We're very stretchy. - Connie Neil
It's a cliche, sure, but I'm going to go with it. I wouldn't have gotten into the library field if it wasn't for the fact that I lived there as a kid. I think I demonstrate pretty quickly that I might have idealized the profession as a kid, but I'm fully aware of all the problems now.
I've got to drop it off at the FedEx office in the next hour, otherwise it won't make it there on time (yes, it's due by Monday morning at the latest--I'm such a procrastinator!!!).
Glamcookie - Oct 29, 2009 1:52:06 pm PDT #16002 of 30001
I know my own heart and understand my fellow man. But I am made unlike anyone I have ever met. I dare to say I am like no one in the whole world. - Anne Lister
Fingers crossed for you, Kathy! One of us! One of us!