FAQ

Five questions that I get on a regular basis:

Why do you call yourself the 'Library Guy'?

This started as an internal thing, but it's true. I can call myself the Library Guy because I'm the only male reference librarian. This shouldn't really come as any surprise, as I work in a predominately female work force.

Are you a student? What's your major? When do you graduate?

I get these questions, or some variation, a LOT. Although it may look like I just graduated from high school, I got my MS in Library and Information Science in May of 2006. Check out my resume if you still have your doubts.

Having said that, I am taking classes that will eventually use when I apply to go back for an MBA degree. So I may turn up in a class for more than just a little library introduction.

You need a Master's degree to be a librarian?

You bet. You learn more than just how to catalog a book or answer questions. There's actually theory behind librarianship, and we learn that in grad school. Many people aren't aware of all of the different abilities of librarians. Ask one sometime, you'd be amazed.

You don't look like a librarian?

You're right, I don't look like the woman from Ghostbusters that gets slimed at the beginning. Then again, I'd hope I don't look like any woman.

Besides, in my opinion, the librarian stereotype is not really applicable anymore. LIS is a very exciting profession and it is attracting people from all walks of life. Just check out the facebook group.

How did you choose this career?

I chose librarianship because I feel that it was a way to combine my interest in business, the Spanish language and libraries all in one. I'm not using my Spanish at this very moment, but I've got the rest of my career to work in that aspect.