My First Blog Post…

Hello everyone, and welcome to my Library Studies Blog. Without stating the obvious … this is my first blog post where you can find out about … me!

I’m currently studying Diploma of Library and Information Services. After having previously had careers in website design and IT support, I am looking for a career change and would love to become either a library technician or archivist at the completion of this course. Although I have been an avid reader all of my life, I have discovered that I have a passion for this industry and for the first time am choosing a career path because of the industry and not just the job position. I have had a lot of experience with technology, so am hoping to be able to bring this to any role.

I’m quite a WordPress pro, having used it as a content management system for client’s websites in the past. Although this version is somewhat of a step backwards for me as I’m used to the WordPress.org version (server install) and many of the features I’m used to aren’t included in the free online version. So I’ll just have to adapt to missing out on all my gadgets and extras! I can’t even change the layout HTML. *sobs* Although it is good to learn about what this version can and cannot do for future reference.

As you can probably tell from my blog layout, I’m a huge Doctor Who fan – kind of the class resident TARDIS! So will probably be on the lookout for some articles that bring Doctor Who and libraries or literature together. Although I’ll try not to bore you all too much. Other than my love for Doctor Who, I enjoy reading mostly science fiction, fantasy, thriller, occult, supernatural and dramatic novels.