After graduating from Indiana University's School of Library and
Information Science (SLIS) in December of 1995 with my MLS, I began
working as the Instructional Services librarian at the University of Southern
Indiana (USI) in Evansville, Indiana, in January 1996. Throughout my daily
routine, I find myself using many applications, theories, and ideas taught at
SLIS. In addition, each day is a learning experience at US1 where much of
my time is spent interacting with students, librarians, and support staff at the
university, as well as staying aware of current trends in technology and
instruction.
After one year, I am taking a moment to reflect - and believe me, it is
a moment - upon many things not taught or emphasized enough during my
graduate school training. Below is a list of ten items in no particular order
that I have found challenging during my first year. I hope this list will help
prepare future graduates for the challenges and responsibilities that await
them once they begin a career as a professional librarian
