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On April 15, next Wednesday at 2pm, I’m participating in a panel discussion on library graduate schools and distance learning at the GSU library.  We no longer have a library school in Atlanta — the only one in Georgia now is at Valdosta State, four hours south of Atlanta — so most Atlantans do some form of distance ed for their MLIS programs.

I’ll be talking about my experiences earning my degree via the Florida State distance ed program, along with three current MLIS students from other programs.  Details on the GSU Library blog if you’re interested in coming!

This morning I officially accepted an offer from the GSU Library to become their new Instruction Librarian for User Education Technologies.  I am absolutely thrilled about the opportunity.  I worked at GSU for a long time in various capacities previously to coming to Emory, and I got my undergrad degree there.  In a way it feels like going home after a long absence.

If I could have written the job description myself it would be damn close to my new job.  I’m really impressed with what I’ve seen of their new library, and I already know I’ll have some fantastic new colleagues.  I can’t wait.