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From: Lisa Flanzraich [mailto:LFlanzra@Qc1.Qc.Edu]
Sent: Tuesday, December 09, 2003 1:22 PM
To: videolib@library.berkeley.edu
Subject: [Videolib] Video Librarian
I was hoping someone could help me. I am trying to get information on the
best steps to take in becoming a Video Librarian. I have my M.L.I.S and am
currently working in a para professional position in a video library. Do I
need a second masters? Any help would be appreciated. I just want some leads
on how to become one either academic or public library.
Thank you.
Tracy
A second Master's in Cinema Studies would help, although not necessarily,
especially for a public library. I would avoid working in a public library
at all costs:
they are generally dreadful and deadening to one's free spirit. .
My recommendation is to become a CINEMANIAC if you are not one already, and
join film clubs, organizations, volunteer to write reviews, bone up on
technology-- although the substantive nature of media librarianship is far
more interesting, at
least for me. Take lots of film/media courses.
It is not a good economy--however there are opportunities, if you make them
happen. If you live in a major city--there are t.v. networks, film archives,
studios,
museums, film art centers,blah blah.
Hangout, above all, with -MOVIE MANIACS--if you have your heart set on
it--you
can make it happen.
Keep us posted.
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