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Re: dilemma
Have you visited the SAA pages at the following URL?
http://www.archivists.org/
They have most of the answers you are seeking. I too have an interest in
and am aptitude at reference/user assistance. With the impetus of archiving
on usability, I'm hoping this will be advantageous in my professional career
search when the time comes (soon!--MLS in May 2001).
At 08:35 AM 10/19/00 -0400, you wrote:
>Archivists,
>
>I am confused about whether or not to take the required classes for the
>archives management concentration at school. Is it possible to work with
>collections without the concentration, or is each place different with what is
>required. Can anyone tell me their reasons for being an archivist. I am
>trying to decide if I have what it takes to take this route. I also enjoy my
>reference work. Thanks.
>
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Tom Mueller
"Do not read good books--
Life is too short for that--only read the best.
And of these only read what gives you the greatest pleasure."
Abbe Dimnet, in
"The Art of Thinking."
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