About Me
My name is Jennifer Macaulay, and I am a recent a graduate of the masters of library science program at Southern Connecticut State University. I decided to return to graduate school in mid-2005 and was accepted at SCSU in November 2005. I graduated from the program in May of 2008. As of July 2008, I am still waiting to receive my diploma in the mail.
I started this blog in September of 2005 as a way to document my time at SCSU. It has grown into so much more than I ever could have expected. I consider this blog to be one of the best things to come out of my graduate school experience.
I currently work full time as a Head of Library Systems in a library at a small undergraduate institution in southeastern Massachusetts. I have held this position since January of 2000. From July 1998 until December of 1999, I worked as a library systems technician. From June 1994 to June 1998, I worked as a Government Documents assistant overseeing a depository collection. This is where I developed my love for SUDOC numbers. I got my start in libraries as a work-study student where I checked in and shelved periodicals, processed Government Documents and worked in the college archives. I am interested in technology and how it impacts library operations and services especially web-based technologies.
Standard disclaimer: All opinions, thoughts and views expressed within this blog are my own and have no relation to official views held by my place of employment (hence why I try to refrain from mentioning my place of work).
September 18, 2006 at 3:08 pm
I googled SCSU complaint department and I found your blog. Oh, the ILS program….
It’s not like real college I tell people. I finally understand that administrators do something to affect the actual running of an institution. Sadly, at southern it doesn’t seem to be much. Sure they built a new student center but can they actually have classes that are not cancelled for lack of enrollment? I am so frustrated with SCSU that I am continually tempted to transfer to simmons - classes at mt holyoke - even though I live in CT.
September 19, 2006 at 1:26 pm
Hi Jennifer!
I found your blog in a newsletter LISNews. I am encouraged by your postings and comments about Library School. I am taking classes to receive my MLS from the University of Wisconsin at Madison. All my classes are online. This is my first semester. I work full time at Scott Community College in Bettendorf, Iowa and also got my start as a library student work study. I am finally taking the plunge after approximately 14 years in libraries. Keep up the good work! Linda
November 1, 2006 at 7:10 pm
Hi, Jennifer-
Great bio. I started out as a gov docs grad assistant at an LIS, and I am in my third type of library without every regreting what I know about serial sets, sudocs, and weekly compilation of presidential documents (thankfully online and the source of many bloggers send-ups).
I also built up a level of frustration with SCSU as an instructor of a class on specialized libraries (I teach Medical Librarianship, and I work awfully hard unsuccessfully to fill a class to a minimum). I will be teaching this at another library school to compare support for adjunct faculty in the spring. You can google me and find out where. I have left the door open to teaching again at SCSU.
November 2, 2006 at 7:26 am
hi
very nice blog ,it is informative
i am also from same profession ,India
January 7, 2007 at 12:31 am
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January 24, 2007 at 11:41 pm
Hi, I was searching for a blog I had commented on recently by using my name when I found your blog. My maiden name is Jennifer MacAulay. You are the first person I have found with the same name and the exact same spelling. Just curious, what is your middle name? I recently started a family tree blog site, but it is going slow. Don’t know if we are related or not, but you may find it interesting. Take a look if you like at http://themacaulayfamilytree.blogspot.com/.
March 27, 2007 at 8:31 pm
Love the Scruffy Nerf Herder Star Wars reference.
March 28, 2007 at 7:04 pm
Glad you appreciate it!! Star Wars makes me happy!!
April 2, 2007 at 2:03 pm
Have been enjoying your blog. Like you, I decided in about mid-2005 to undertake a part-time MLIS after several years of working (for me in was in IT). I’m at the Univ of Western Ontario, and also expect to complete about May 2009! It seems a long way off yet.
April 2, 2007 at 11:59 pm
You need to check out my friend Kristine and her Lipstick Librarian blog. You might enjoy it.
http://amused-muse.blogspot.com
May 8, 2007 at 5:02 pm
Great blog. I am in the last semester of SJSU’s Executive MLIS Program. It is definitely a ton of work, but doable. Your blog is encouraging to those of us who have to work and go to school simultaneously. Keep up the good work!
July 26, 2007 at 2:11 pm
I feel this blog is a very valuable information resource, thanks Jennifer! I have a Bachelor’s I completed through distance learning at Excelsior College member of The University of the State of New York, (formerly Regents College) and I was surfing for an online MLS and found your blog while researching. I feel forewarned about SCSU’S program and owe you much thanks!
November 6, 2007 at 11:17 pm
Hi Jennifer,
I’m also getting my MLS degree on-line. I’m attending TWU, Texas Woman’s University. I’m taking two classes and have nine more to go. I enjoy your web site and think I’ll start one of my own.
Katina
November 8, 2007 at 10:13 pm
Hi Katina,
Best of luck with your degree!!! I have thoroughly enjoyed the blogging experience - and can recommend it!!
April 4, 2008 at 2:35 pm
Hi Jennifer,
I discovered your blog by accident and have been greatly encouraged by it. Thank you so much for sharing your experiences while you pursue your degree. It’s eye-opening and has been inspirational. Best wishes.