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I submitted mine as well. I don't think they have scheduled anything yet. I'll be they wait until the new year before anyone has heard from them. At least that is what I am hoping.

See, now if you would have thought ahead like I did and received a rejection letter, you wouldn't have to worry about them... But I am in a similar boat with Syracuse. I interviewed at the beginning of March and they were supposed to notify us about 2 weeks ago. Nothing so far. Am I in, out, waitlisted? They expect us to commit our future to them by April 15th (less than 3 weeks), but they can not make a decision in 3 months? I am going to write the Director early next week if I don't hear anything.

This post is for rhetorical and for your own venting, right? Ok, maybe not. I'll throw out some possible answers. Where do you compromise is a question that only you can answer. Some people don't ever compromise, while some give up everything just to be employed. I think you can find a middle ground, you probably just need to talk to some people about what they do and how they got there. The reasonable expectation is probably that the economy will bounce back somewhat and libraries will receive more funding. What happens after that is anyone's guess. As you probably know, most libraries are eliminating positions and will probably not rehire in the same fashion. No longer are people needed to check out books, but rather operate the automated machines. Many librarians are multitasking and even shelving books. You might want to contact libraries and ask librarians what they think. I am handling this by going to get a PhD. Although I've spent over a decade in the book industry, and have only been accepted to a MA in LIS, I will not stop there. You should find your own niche. Will you need more school? That depends on your ultimate goal. What did you want to do, how much do you want to make, where are you willing to locate? these are all questions you need to answer yourself. Yes, some places will pay for you to get more education, especially if you work for a university library, you may be able to get tuition waiver to their program, or even another. Every company/position is different. If you had to stay in a metro area, I think NYC is a good one. The public library system, corporations, and other resources are outstanding. But this also means more competition for jobs. I am sure it possible to be successful there, you might have to work a little harder and be a little more resourceful and determined. Good Luck!

Congrats on the acceptance. Was this for a Phd or MA? Do you mind putting up your stats so we can judge compare our chances? Thanks!

Now is a great time to visit. Just remember to wear sunblock and have a car with good A/C. I am in Tempe (where ASU is located), but there is a similar climate. I was going to do the online program if I don't get into any of my PhD options. I'm still waiting to hear from UM and I have an interview with Syracuse tomorrow. I have been to Tucson several times. I would take a visit before you commit. It is much different from other cities. If you have any questions about Arizona I might be able to help. Good Luck

Congrats. Did you apply to the distance learning program? If not, and you plan on spending summers in Tucson, be prepared for HOT.

Indeed. They are full service in Oregon as well. I miss it.

What sort of funding did UW offer? Where did you decide to go and in what program? Sorry for the interrogation, I've got my Syracuse phone interview next week and I am still waiting for Michigan.

Thanks. I received the invitation to set up a phone call interview for sometime in the next 2 weeks. I think it is vital to have a back-up plan. At least for me. I've seen too many candidates who are still working at bookstores because they didn't have a back-up plan. Wait....I work at a bookstore. I am not completely sure what I want to concentrate on during my PhD research. I have a few ideas that I am keeping close to the vest until I get accepted. I hope that doesn't sound snooty, it should sound paranoid. I just want in first and then I am willing to share stuff. But I have ideas in human-computer interaction, digital libraries, and specialized on-line community sharing.

I applied to 4 schools Arizona- MA School of information resources and library sciences - Distance Learning program- Accepted Univ of Maryland- PhD - rejected Univ of Michigan- PhD - still waiting Syracuse - PhD - Was called to schedule an interview, interview was cancelled due to department conflict, waiting to reschedule. I am on the short list.

Congrats. If you don't mind, could you put up your stats so the rest of us?

I am also applying to 3 programs. I was denied by Maryland, waiting on Michigan, and contacted by the Dir of Syracuse for a phone interview, but there was a scheduling conflict, so I am waiting for a reschedule. Though, that was last Thursday. Should I be getting worried?