Posted by medlib on April 23, 2002, at 18:49:49
In reply to Re: Dr. Bob, questions for you. » mist, posted by Fi on April 22, 2002, at 6:28:00
Okay, which is it, "Fi" or "fi"? Or does it depend on your mood? How did you find PB? I ask because we share an occupation, apparently. (As sharp as med librarians are, you probably discerned that already from my rather literal "handle.") And, if you don't mind, what is "sort of", specifically?
Until my latest depressive downturn made employment impossible, I worked in an academic med library, specializing in electronic reference. I did a bit of everything, though--from writing "cheat sheet how-tos" to web pages, from teaching searching and web site evaluation to running comprehensive searches for faculty (and then trying to dissuade said faculty from ordering all 300 references through ILL). Now I volunteer when I can, teaching Internet classes at public libraries; most of my students are seniors, many of whom are sharper and more grateful than my former patrons. (I think that the fact that I'm such an abysmal typist reassures them, somehow.)
You're not from the US, are you? What type of educational preparation did you need? Here in the US, "librarian" has the distinction of being the occupation which requires the most education for the least amount of money (and respect).
Please excuse my nosiness and feel free to answer any or none of the queries above. Best regards---medlib
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