{"id":26653,"date":"2013-06-17T14:30:17","date_gmt":"2013-06-17T18:30:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inalj.com\/?p=26653"},"modified":"2019-01-04T07:59:28","modified_gmt":"2019-01-04T13:59:28","slug":"christina-bell-in-six","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/inalj.com\/?p=26653","title":{"rendered":"Christina Bell – Humanities Librarian"},"content":{"rendered":"

This interview is over 1 year old and may no longer be up to date or reflect the interviewee\/interviewees’ positions<\/span><\/h2>\n

by Todd Simpson, Head Editor, INALJ New York City<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

This is my interview with Christina Bell, Humanities Librarian at Bates College.<\/p>\n

Christina Bell –\u00a0Humanities Librarian<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\"christinabell\"<\/a>Todd:\u00a0 How did you find your current job?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Christina: I saw the listing on INALJ.com<\/a>, at the same time that a librarian friend sent it to me.<\/p>\n

Todd:\u00a0 Favorite library you have been to?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Christina:\u00a0 I love most academic libraries, landmark and research institutions, but I am also a fan of US presidential libraries<\/a>. They are a snapshot of a short historical period, and include all manner of library and archival material as well as a museum and educational space.<\/p>\n

Favorite book?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Just one?! I love The Shadow of the Wind<\/i> by Carlos Ruiz Zafon and East of Eden <\/i>by John Steinbeck. Both are great stories about the passage from childhood to adulthood, and what is gained and lost along the way.<\/p>\n

Favorite thing about libraries\/ library technology?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I love the dynamic nature of the industry. The library really is a place for everyone, regardless of what type of material you want or information you need. I really love using new tools and technology in my work. Technology can seem intimidating, and am always telling people not to be afraid to try new things. I like to show students Bamboo DiRT (http:\/\/dirt.projectbamboo.org\/<\/a>), as a resource to find digital tools.<\/p>\n

Any websites or feeds or blogs we should be following?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I\u2019m not really a consistent blog reader; I rely on Twitter to keep me connected both with people and developing industry trends. I am involved in the digital humanities community, and love the new projects and tools that come out every day. You can follow me @librarybell<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Best piece of job hunting advice?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t forget to be yourself! Whether in a cover letter or interview, give employers a sense of what your interests are, who you are as an individual, and how you want to grow. When I am reviewing applications, I see so many people using a stock cover letter. That is boring, gives no real information about you, and is likely to land the application in the \u201cno\u201d pile.<\/p>\n

Biography, Christina Bell:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"todds\"<\/a>I recently accepted the position of Humanities Librarian at Bates College in Lewiston, Maine. I received an MA in Humanities and Social Thought from New York University, an MLIS from the Palmer School at Long Island University<\/a>, and a BA in History and Classics from the University of Arizona. A lifelong book nerd, my journey to library-land began with a student position at the UA Special Collections Library in Tucson, AZ. I spent several years working on both sides of criminal law before committing myself to the information profession. Throughout graduate school, I worked at a major human rights organization, which gave me a greater sense of compassion and a new perspective on the world around me. I enjoy cooking, baking, knitting, hanging out with friends or my cats, and trying new foods. I can be reached at www.librarybell.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

This interview is over 1 year old and may no longer be up to date or reflect the interviewee\/interviewees’ positions by Todd Simpson, Head Editor, INALJ New York City This is my interview with Christina Bell, Humanities Librarian at Bates College. Christina Bell –\u00a0Humanities Librarian Todd:\u00a0 How did you find your current job? Christina: I…<\/p>\n

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