23 Things for Professional Development: #1

Where I am & What I want to get from cdp23?

Well, first things first, I am currently a graduate student in my second semester and am slowly working my way toward a Master's Degree in Information Science. I came into the program with no library or archival experience so I am trying to grab as much as I can through volunteer/internship type positions. I currently volunteer at the NYS Talking Book & Braille Library and the Albany Institute of History & Art. My goal is to successfully graduate with some experience and some good recommendations and use those things to get a job.

I am participating in cdp23 because I want to learn all I can about participating in the field of information science. I want to learn how to get a job...what skills I should focus on...what other people are doing in their careers...etc. As a new student, I want to be able to absorb and experience as much as possible; cdp23 seems like a great way to do this.

In addition, I am intrigued by the formtl of cdp23. I've never tried any kind of web 2.0 interactive social program like this before and I want to see how it works.

On another somewhat related note my Internet which has worked perfectly all month has decided to slowly sputter out and then die. I have been with out a connection since Saturday. This unfortunate turn of events has forced me to travel elsewhere to use the Internet. Therefore, I am not sure how well I will be able to be involved in the program, but so far it looks like I'll be ok.