{"id":5248,"date":"2012-12-04T08:30:28","date_gmt":"2012-12-04T13:30:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inalj.com\/?p=5248"},"modified":"2013-05-27T13:24:33","modified_gmt":"2013-05-27T17:24:33","slug":"dina-schuldner-success-story","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/inalj.com\/?p=5248","title":{"rendered":"Dina Schuldner …Success Story"},"content":{"rendered":"

Naomi House’s interview with success story Dina.<\/em><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Naomi:<\/strong>\u00a0 How did you find your current job?
\nDina:<\/strong>\u00a0 I worked at the Mineola Memorial Library<\/a> as an Adult Page for two years until I received my degree, my NYS Public Library Certification, and received a position on the Nassau County Civil Service Librarian I list by taking the examination.\u00a0 A part time Librarian I position opened up in Reference at Mineola, and I was chosen for the job.\u00a0 When I was notified through Civil Service that an open competitive part time Librarian I position was available at North Merrick Public Library, I introduced myself to the director, was later invited to an interview, and then was chosen for the position.<\/p>\n

Naomi:<\/strong>\u00a0 Favorite library you have been to?
\nDina:<\/strong>\u00a0 I have too many to pick one!\u00a0 When I was going to undergraduate school, I used the Brentwood Public Library (NY)<\/a>, which had quite a few academic materials at that time.\u00a0 The University of Chicago\u2019s Regenstein\u2019s Library <\/a>(IL) had a huge print collection when I was there, which included an 1800\u2019s archaeological travelogue, and a history of the Crusades written in the 1100\u2019s.\u00a0 Queens College\u2019s Rosenthal Library<\/a> (NY) has a tremendous array of online databases, and a substantial print Library Science collection.\u00a0 But, my favorite libraries today are the two I work in, because I can be a part of managing the collection and services that our patrons request.<\/p>\n

Naomi:<\/strong>\u00a0 Favorite book?
\nDina:<\/strong>\u00a0 Welcome to the World, Baby Girl!<\/em> by Fannie Flagg<\/p>\n

Naomi:<\/strong>\u00a0 Favorite thing about libraries\/ library technology?
\nDina:<\/strong>\u00a0 During the aftermath of the superstorm Sandy, Mineola Memorial Library was open to any patron who needed someplace warm, a charging station for their devices, a free warm cup of coffee or tea, access to the print newspapers, print fiction and non-fiction; and for those who had power but no cable, we had a wide selection of DVDs.\u00a0 People came to us for all these things, and to talk to each other and share information and stories.\u00a0 Once our internet was restored, people came to us to access our wireless services and computers as well.\u00a0 We proved to the community that the public library is a vital source for help, comfort, entertainment, information, education, and technology.<\/p>\n

Naomi:<\/strong>\u00a0 Any websites or feeds or blogs we should be following?
\nDina:<\/strong>\u00a0 A great source for a lot of the information I get is through community listserves.\u00a0 I\u2019m an active member of ALA<\/a>, PLA<\/a>, ALSC, YALSA, RUSA<\/a>, and my local library association, NYLA<\/a>.\u00a0 I\u2019m still connected to my alma mater\u2019s listserve. I get emails from all of them every day.\u00a0 I also use ALA Connect<\/a> as a means of sharing in communities I\u2019m interested in.<\/p>\n

Naomi:<\/strong>\u00a0 Best piece of job hunting advice?
\nDina:<\/strong>\u00a0 Figure out what your favorite kind of library is, then join all the national and local associations that support that kind of library.\u00a0 Go to programs, conferences, meetings, and network with the people who are doing the job you want to do.\u00a0 Get on the listserves, join Linked In<\/a>, and network with people virtually.\u00a0 Let people discover who you are, what you\u2019re passionate about professionally, and be open to listening to their ideas, too.\u00a0 Become familiar with the requirements needed to get the position you desire.\u00a0 Be willing to take a non-professional position in order to expose yourself to the field and network with professionals.\u00a0 In my case, I knew I wanted to be a public librarian and made it known throughout my local area, but I also educated myself about other types of libraries in case I couldn\u2019t find my preferred job. Connect with me on Linked In if you have any questions you think I could answer for you.<\/p>\n

Dina Schuldner is a May 2012 graduate of CUNY at Queens College<\/a>, where she received a general MLS and a specialized certificate in Children\u2019s and Young Adult Services in the Public Library.\u00a0 While in school, her article, \u201cAfraid of Being Fat: Eating Disorders and Young Adults,\u201d <\/a>was published in the August 2011 edition of VOYA (Voice of Youth Advocates).\u00a0 She received her New York State Public Library Certification in June of 2012.\u00a0 In September of 2012, she was placed on the Nassau County Civil Service Librarian I list.\u00a0 She is currently working part time in two Nassau County (NY) Public Libraries, the Mineola Memorial Library, and the North Merrick Public Library.\u00a0 Prior to working as a public librarian, Dina worked at the Mineola Memorial Library as an Adult Page in the Children\u2019s and Young Adult Department, for two years. She is a former 7th<\/sup> grade English teacher.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Naomi House’s interview with success story Dina. Naomi:\u00a0 How did you find your current job? Dina:\u00a0 I worked at the Mineola Memorial Library as an Adult Page for two years until I received my degree, my NYS Public Library Certification, and received a position on the Nassau County Civil Service Librarian I list by taking…<\/p>\n

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