I visited the James Branch Cabell Library at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) for my academic library. I graduated from VCU in 2006 and have not been back on campus for many years. Things have changed quite a bit since my last time in the library. There is so much offered that I could not begin…
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Library Visit #3 – Special Library
I chose to visit the Library of Virginia for my special library observation. I had never been there before and felt excited for my visit. Digital Access: Library of Virginia The Library of Virginia website is clean and to the point. It is organized and easy to navigate. The website is divided into four sections:…
Library Visit #2 – School Library
My second library visit was to the Seven Pines Elementary School Library. I was a student at Seven Pines and I currently teach second grade there. This library is as familiar to me as any place I have ever been. I thoroughly enjoyed my observation. Rubin and Rubin (2020) note on page 122 that “The…
Library Visit #1 – Public Library
My first library visit was to the Varina Area Public Library. It’s my local library and I have been to it many times. However, it felt like I was seeing it with fresh eyes as I approached the visit with my Observation Guide in hand. Digital Access: https://www.henricolibrary.org/varina I found the website to be welcoming,…
Blogs…
Throughout the MLIS Program, you may be required or choose to create blog entries. These may be part of assignments or they may include your own professional reflections. This blog is an opportunity for you to reflect on your work. There’s more information about “Blogging” Using Posts from ODU’s ePortfolio tutorials. The entries for your…