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    catsbloom got a reaction from MettaSutta in MLIS job prospect?   
    My understanding is that it helps if you're willing to move for a job. The librarians I work with have all encouraged me to conduct a wide search once I have my MLIS. If you're not tied to one geographic area then you will certainly have more options. I know that personally it took me several attempts to land a para position in an academic library, but I am also tied to my current city for the next year or two. 
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    catsbloom got a reaction from MettaSutta in Online vs. in-person programs?   
    There are a few synchronous programs available. I've found my professors to be very responsive during my synchronous online classes. 
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    catsbloom got a reaction from MettaSutta in Online vs. in-person programs?   
    From what I've heard, it really doesn't matter as long as the program is ALA accredited. I'm doing an online program, and 3 of my coworkers are completing an online program. Do you have any library experience? It may be slightly easier to get library experience if you do an on campus program, but it's not impossible to arrange experience (finding a job or an internship) on your own. 
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    catsbloom reacted to lemur1993 in Library Science Applications Fall 2018   
    Congrats everyone! I'm already registered. I'm so excited to attend that I already ordered a book or two lol So far it seems like library science textbooks are relatively cheaper than what I'm used to paying for  
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    catsbloom reacted to TheWalkingGrad in Unpaid adjunct faculty   
    Yes, all of this.
    The moment universities start to get away with hiring recent PhDs without pay it all goes to hell.
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    catsbloom reacted to iCats in Library Science Applications Fall 2018   
    I just received my acceptance, as well! Congrats, ya'll! 
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    catsbloom reacted to Keyjennic in Library Science Applications Fall 2018   
    I got my acceptance email like less then an hour ago. I hope you get yours soon
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    catsbloom got a reaction from tunic_youth in MLIS job prospect?   
    My understanding is that it helps if you're willing to move for a job. The librarians I work with have all encouraged me to conduct a wide search once I have my MLIS. If you're not tied to one geographic area then you will certainly have more options. I know that personally it took me several attempts to land a para position in an academic library, but I am also tied to my current city for the next year or two. 
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    catsbloom got a reaction from iCats in Library Science Applications Fall 2018   
    @iCats @Keyjennic - It looks like we're getting closer. My online portal shows that my application was reviewed by the department. No decision yet!
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    catsbloom reacted to fuzzylogician in They said they are still looking for funding.   
    Hard to know as these things can vary greatly, but it sounds to me like you'll only get admitted if the program can fund you. Frankly, you shouldn't do a PhD without funding anyway, so that sounds entirely reasonable to me. The fact that an offer may come after April 15 suggests that they are waiting to see if the first batch of candidates who have offers will accept or decline. If enough of them decline, some funding will free up that could go to waitlisted candidates. Whether or not you're officially waitlisted, it sounds like that's what your situation is. Good luck! 
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    catsbloom reacted to TwirlingBlades in Venting Thread- Vent about anything.   
    It's 11:02pm on April 14th and I've been completely ghosted by 2 schools
    Also I'm stressed beyond belief. 
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    catsbloom reacted to spectastic in Venting Thread- Vent about anything.   
    thanks for sharing
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    catsbloom got a reaction from iCats in Library Science Applications Fall 2018   
    Welcome to the unofficial UA waiting party! 
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    catsbloom got a reaction from Keyjennic in Library Science Applications Fall 2018   
    Welcome to the unofficial UA waiting party! 
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    catsbloom got a reaction from mentalist in How are you dealing with the waiting phase?   
    I've been trying not to think about it, but the wait is starting to get to me. There's only so many Law & Order episodes I can binge watch while I wait. 
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    catsbloom reacted to spectastic in Venting Thread- Vent about anything.   
    i have no idea how much to tip people. was supposed to order pizza for group meeting. got $75 worth of pizza. I only tipped like $3, and apparently, the norm is $5 PLUS 10% or some shit. why?? just pay your damn employees a good wage, cover their gas, with vehicle depreciation. we're not in the 60s anymore. tipping is a retarded practice. be gone.
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    catsbloom got a reaction from bleepfrog in How are you dealing with the waiting phase?   
    I've been trying not to think about it, but the wait is starting to get to me. There's only so many Law & Order episodes I can binge watch while I wait. 
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    catsbloom reacted to Keyjennic in Library Science Applications Fall 2018   
    I applied for online Masters at University of Alabama. I already have a full time job at a public library and hoping to be accepted.
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    catsbloom reacted to Neist in Library Science Applications Fall 2018   
    If it's in regards to my earlier statement, I meant that it's not as competitive in admissions as many other disciplines. Really, getting into library school isn't all that difficult, or at least getting into library school somewhere. However, getting funding is incredibly difficult. There's absolutely no comparison to the difficulty of getting into library school compared to something like, for example, psychology. I've read discussions on these boards from hopeful graduate students in psychology who've applied to over a dozen programs for years on end and still haven't received an acceptance. 
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    catsbloom got a reaction from cruxclaire in Fulbright 2017-2018   
    Lol this is exactly how I'm feeling. 
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    catsbloom got a reaction from edon16 in Fulbright 2017-2018   
    I'm so over this whole process. ?
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    catsbloom got a reaction from sandralbertin in Fulbright 2017-2018   
    I'm so over this whole process. ?
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    catsbloom got a reaction from rander79 in Fulbright 2017-2018   
    I'm so over this whole process. ?
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    catsbloom got a reaction from Tera in Fulbright 2017-2018   
    I'm so over this whole process. ?
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    catsbloom got a reaction from momo25 in Fulbright 2017-2018   
    I'm so over this whole process. ?
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