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Permalink Reply by Erika Earp on March 9, 2011 at 2:48pm

Hi Allison!  I went to school in Illinois, just outside of Chicago--Dominican University. They don't really have an online program. I think they had maybe 1 or 2 classes that were online. As for part time/full time, as long as you finished all of your classes within (I think) 10 semesters, they didn't care which you were. Full time was only 3 classes per semester, though. I really enjoyed the program and most of the instructors. The 2 main reasons I chose that school were 1) it was close enough to my parents that I could drive home in 6 hours and 2) no thesis required.

 

As for having the MLIS, every job is different (duh). I have a coworker, who started this group, who has a much heavier workload than I do. (Sorry, Megan, it's true, and I'd totally take some of it if we were in the same branch.) I don't really know much about the school librarian v ya librarian issue, because I'm adult reference. I hope my little bit of info helped a little.

Permalink Reply by Allison on March 25, 2011 at 9:17pm

It did, thank you so much for taking the time to reply to my questions!

Permalink Reply by Genna Sarnak on March 23, 2011 at 7:33pm

Hi! I'm about to embark on the same journey as you are! In two weeks I'm starting at Pratt Institute in NYC. I chose an ALA accredited program, because this was important to me. Also, as I know myself and know that I don't work well online, I went with an in person school. 

 

I don't have any great advice yet, but hopefully I'll be able to tell you something informative soon! 

 

Good luck and please feel free to keep in touch! :)

 

All the best,

 

Genna 

Permalink Reply by Allison on March 25, 2011 at 9:17pm

Thanks so much for your response, Genna! I'm definitely looking at ALA accredited schools also, but I'm still waffling between online and in person. Can't wait to hear more about your experience!

Permalink Reply by Genna Sarnak on March 27, 2011 at 8:42pm

Glad I could be of help! I'll be sure to keep you posted on my progress.

 

I hope you find something that's a good fit for you. I was lucky enough to talk to a few Pratt alums before I got into the school. It was interesting to see the career path each one had chosen and hear their thoughts on the school. I'd continue asking around to see if you can find someone who did an online course vs. in person.

 

Talk to you soon! :)