{"id":3422,"date":"2013-05-29T08:30:54","date_gmt":"2013-05-29T12:30:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inalj.com\/?p=3422"},"modified":"2019-01-04T11:52:07","modified_gmt":"2019-01-04T17:52:07","slug":"julia-barbalace-in-six","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/inalj.com\/?p=3422","title":{"rendered":"Julia Barbalace ….Success Story"},"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

My interview with INALJ success story, Julia <\/em><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Naomi: <\/strong>How did you find your current job?
\nJulia: <\/strong>It came through on the UMD listserv and then popped up on the INALJ Daily Digest<\/a> (now called INALJ Jobs). I was initially hesitant, but it sounded perfectly suited to my abilities and career goals, so I applied. And so far, I’m glad I did!<\/p>\n

Naomi: <\/strong>Favorite library you have been to?
\nJulia: <\/strong>St. Louis Public Library Main Branch. It had a wonderful atmosphere (old, traditional library with old, traditional librarians – I like that). It’s undergoing major renovations and I hope it doesn’t lose it’s charm.<\/p>\n

Naomi: <\/strong>Favorite book?
\nJulia: <\/strong>To Kill A Mockingbird <\/em>by Harper Lee. It’s the perfect novel.<\/p>\n

Naomi: <\/strong>Favorite thing about libraries\/ library technology?
\nJulia: <\/strong>That libraries are everywhere. These places are not always called “library”, but I’m glad that most places see the value of having or creating a repository of knowledge.<\/p>\n

Naomi: <\/strong>Any websites or feeds or blogs we should be following?
\nJulia: <\/strong>I don’t follow too many blogs, but a few I’ve enjoyed reading:
\nhttp:\/\/lonewolflibrarian.wordpress.com\/<\/a>
\nhttp:\/\/embeddedlibrarian.com\/<\/a>
\nhttp:\/\/librarianinblack.net\/librarianinblack\/<\/a>
\nhttps:\/\/inalj.com\/<\/a> (of course!!)<\/p>\n

Naomi: <\/strong>Best piece of job hunting advice?
\nJulia: <\/strong>In my case, my goal was to be a nontraditional librarian. I had to think very carefully about my past experiences and how they could fit into my new career. All I can say is that it’s important to take a hard look at your resume, because there is a job out there that will be the perfect fit for you.<\/p>\n

I am from St. Louis, MO. I have a BA in Psychology and a MA in Counseling from Webster University. I started my professional life in behavioral research, working my way up the ranks at Washington University School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry. I generally loved my job, but after 10 years it was time for something new. So, 2 years ago, I picked up my cat and moved east to attend the iSchool at the University of Maryland. I’ve always been fortunate to quickly find a job in my chosen field and this time was no different! Not long after graduating this past May with my MLS, I started my first job at the beginning of July as a Records Analyst. Additionally, my temp job at NIH during graduate school has led to a volunteer position at the NIH Library I will be starting soon, assisting with the Social Media University program by setting up a CampusGuides page for the program. My internship at the World Wildlife fund led to a small consulting project that I have been working on since June, helping in the development of an information resource center for a small policy firm. Otherwise, I like to spend my free time baking bread, catching up on my big backlog of magazines, and searching for the perfect satchel.<\/em><\/p>\n

reposted from 7\/9\/12, formerly titled Julia Barbalace ….In Six<\/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 My interview with INALJ success story, Julia Naomi: How did you find your current job? Julia: It came through on the UMD listserv and then popped up on the INALJ Daily Digest (now called INALJ…<\/p>\n

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