I would prefer to work in a special library, I think. Using the word "because" implies that when I finish this course I'll know why. To be honest, I'm not even sure that I want to work in any type of library. I feel the information in the Library Science program will allow me or anybody else to procure a job in other informational forms. Granted, this course and the others that will follow are geared to a career in a library of some type. But the knowledge of gathering information and cataloging it into a useable form can be applied to many other careers.

I personally would find working in radio, television or journalism to be very satisfying. In each if these media rich formats, the gathering of information of any type is a necessary step. Special libraries would probably be an integral part of any media company. Working in one should provide a person with diverse assignments and a feeling of satisfaction, in knowing the information being used will benefit and possibly educate the public or a targeted audience. I believe having a background in Library Science and Technology will provide the special skills needed to cogitate and use information in a supportive way. Limiting yourself to just libraries, whatever type, maybe short changing your abilities.

A career in any library can be, and should be, a rewarding job, but do not limit yourself because of a title. Knowledge is power, and with it you have the ability to try anything and go anywhere. A Librarian or Information gatherer can have many faces.

I'm sure I strayed off the original purpose of this paper to some degree, but that's what a reaction paper is. It's easy to agree and say yes, this would be a great job, working in a library with kids, researching information for adults, or cataloging medical journals, but there is more. Library Science and Information is a learning process with information as the key word. Use it wisely.

Thanks you for listening.