Vol. 8 No. 2 (2023): Journal of New Librarianship
Columns

Rarer Still: Professional Development as a Special Collections Assistant

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  • Anna Opryszko
Anna Opryszko
University of Minnesota
DOI: https://doi.org/10.33011/newlibs/14/6

Published 2023-07-25

Keywords

  • Early career,
  • Special collections,
  • Professional development

How to Cite

Opryszko, A. (2023). Rarer Still: Professional Development as a Special Collections Assistant. Journal of New Librarianship, 8(2), 65–68. https://doi.org/10.33011/newlibs/14/6

Abstract

Pursuing professional development in special collections is hard for a paraprofessional, especially when many library schools offer limited instruction in special collections and inadequately prepare students for a professional position. When the "traditional" resources are underwhelming, it is important to know where to seek out knowledge, training, and professional connections. In this column, I explore my path in the field of rare books libraries, and offer advice for others who may be struggling to figure out their own path.

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