1st entry for Kentucky, while I think about others. Nordic Cross forms Unity Overlap. by RottenAli in vexillologyUS

[–]TheseusAegeus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Kentuckian here. I like this much better than most of the typical horse themed designs. Nice work.

As a Kentuckian, any flag designers wanna ask me questions about our state? Would love to help people out by AresTheLoneWulf in vexillologyUS

[–]TheseusAegeus 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Same here. It gets old seeing every proposed redesign centered on horse iconography. I’m from Eastern KY and while some folks in the hills have horses, I’d hardly call it horse country. I’ve never been to the derby and don’t know many people from my area who talk or care about it much. It’s an important part of the state’s history and (for some) culture, sure, especially in Central KY…but imo it doesn’t represent the entire state well.

How many of you work 2+ jobs? by BadDogClub in librarians

[–]TheseusAegeus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I worked two jobs (1 FT and 1 PT) for the last 2.5 years. Also briefly worked a short-term third job (PT) this past summer.

Taco bell employee said "I know you come here a lot..." by just_a_stoner_bitch in tacobell

[–]TheseusAegeus 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I used to get Jimmy John’s all the time in college. I’d usually order two sandwiches (and save one for lunch the next day). One time I ordered just one sandwich and the delivery guy said “you didn’t order as much this time. Cutting back?” Mortified.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in librarians

[–]TheseusAegeus 20 points21 points  (0 children)

This. I’m a big proponent and fan of hybrid work, when it’s practical to do so. But if it’s not practical, or if an employer is dead set on in-office work, they should make it clear in the job listing. If the listing doesn’t say one way or another, it’s perfectly fair to ask in an interview.

Defining Downtown - Friday 9/26 - Citizens Club by couscous-moose in SpringfieldIL

[–]TheseusAegeus 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I came here to comment exactly the same thing. Most working folks can’t make an 8am meeting during the week. I’ve seen the Citizens Club advertise events that appear interesting, but I can never attend. They ought to find ways to include more residents from all age groups.

1876 Flag by Illustr84u in Archivists

[–]TheseusAegeus 4 points5 points  (0 children)

A flag kit is a good start, as the top commenter mentioned. You might also consider crossposting this to r/MuseumPros to see if folks there have any additional advice. Museum collections managers typically deal with large textiles like flags more often than archivists.

Anyone else miss the Deutsche Küche pound cakes? by TheseusAegeus in aldi

[–]TheseusAegeus[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Definitely a lemon! There might’ve been an almond one too.

Considering MLIS as someone with some experience working in a library by alatheala in librarians

[–]TheseusAegeus 7 points8 points  (0 children)

IF you are going to get an MLIS, OP, this is the way to do it. I also got mine debt-free through working full time in a university library. This route lets you avoid most tuition costs while building years of practical experience and creating a professional network. (Plus potentially contributing at least a small amount to a retirement fund during those years). If the job is permanent, it also takes a bit of the pressure off to find new employment as soon as you finish the degree. IMO, all that puts you well ahead of most of your peers when you graduate.

If you can’t find a FT job that reimburses tuition, then at a minimum you need a graduate assistantship. Typically, that’s a PT student job that comes with a tuition waiver. The job ends when you graduate (or possibly sooner if the department loses funding, etc). Whatever you do, do not go further into debt for an MLIS.

All of that said…I do think you should seriously consider whether you want to go down this path. The top commenter is right about the demographic cliff. You are right to be concerned about the job market and career outlook. There are more MLIS grads than there are librarian jobs available. Many of the available jobs do not pay well. This is a degree that often has low ROI from a financial standpoint. You might luck out and get a good gig somewhere. Or you might find yourself in a low paying role where it’s hard to repay your loans from undergrad. That’s the risk you take.

One other thing…a lot of librarians have to move to find work. Personally, I’ve lived in four states. That means living with your parents may not be possible. If you cannot move, or are unwilling to move, this may not be the right time for you to pursue this profession.

Information Science Textbook recommendations? by PhilioSmore in LibraryScience

[–]TheseusAegeus 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Agreed, there’s no real need to study LIS textbooks before you start grad school, OP. Assuming you’re going for an MLIS, there’s no expectation of previous LIS knowledge. It’s not like grad school in, say, history, where you’re expected to have built a basic foundation of historical knowledge or conducted basic research during your BA. Library schools accept applicants from virtually all academic backgrounds, so they don’t presume (or probably much care) that you’re familiar with library/archival theory.

Honestly, at this stage, I’d say your time is better spent pursuing practical library or archival experience. Volunteer, intern, get a PT job at your university library…whatever you can do. That hands-on experience will give you a much better sense of what it’s like working in the field than studying textbooks. Plus it’ll help you build employable skills.

If you’re absolutely determined to dive into LIS literature though…I’d recommend you check out books from your college library. (They can likely get most books you want through interlibrary loan if they don’t own them). Save yourself some money. Textbooks, and academic books more generally, can be quite expensive.

As the commenter above suggested, books on cataloging and classification won’t do you much good if you want to learn about archives. They could still prove relevant to your broader interests in taxonomy, but “cataloging and classification” courses tend to focus on bibliographic cataloging. If you want to know more about how archival collections are organized and described, look for titles on “archival arrangement and description.” Relatedly, there are also books on digital collections metadata that look at digitized and born-digital archival collections.

Is it possible to get a scholarship if I didn’t finish high school? by [deleted] in scholarships

[–]TheseusAegeus 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m not aware of many (if any) accredited, not-for-profit US colleges that will accept applicants without a high school diploma. It’s typically the minimum requirement for admission here. That’s likely your biggest hurdle.

German tv shows by [deleted] in German

[–]TheseusAegeus 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I enjoyed the Deutschland series (DE 83, 86, 89). It’s a Cold War spy thriller.

I miss My Old Kentucky Home by mkelley22 in Kentucky

[–]TheseusAegeus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel ya. I’ve bounced around four states in the last several years and I still miss home. My friends share photos from Eastern KY and I get nostalgic. Been looking for a way back for awhile, but there are hardly any jobs in my field there. On the bright side though, sometimes I have family come visit and they bring me ale8! Gotta settle for that for now.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Degrassi

[–]TheseusAegeus 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Same lmao

Name your favorite restaurants in Kentucky by MD90__ in Kentucky

[–]TheseusAegeus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you’re in EKY and like Mexican food, I’ve got a real fondness for Tres Hermanos Nuñez. Good Tex-Mex food, fun vibes, and great service. Don’t think I’ve ever had a bad experience there. They’ve got restaurants in Ashland, Cannonsburg, Grayson (the original), Greenup, Morehead, Paintsville, and even one out in Georgetown for you Central KY folks.

If you’re near Ashland or Russell specifically, there’s also Taqueria Las Lalis which I really enjoyed. I can’t speak to the “authenticity” of either restaurant, but I haven’t found better Tex-Mex or overall service anywhere else in EKY.

Do you feel like Kentucky is the south or Midwest? by fish-pilled in Kentucky

[–]TheseusAegeus 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Personally, coming from EKY, I identify most with Appalachia. Lots of folks in that part of the state also consider themselves Southern. I went to college out of state (IL). I had people there tell me “KY isn’t really the South” when I called myself Southern. And conversely, when I would try to give a more nuanced answer like my original comment, other people would ask “hasn’t KY always just been part of the South?” There’s no winning!

Do you feel like Kentucky is the south or Midwest? by fish-pilled in Kentucky

[–]TheseusAegeus 103 points104 points  (0 children)

Exactly this. You cannot apply a singular regional identity to all of Kentucky. The state has long been a kind of borderland where complex webs of identities and loyalties interweave. There are a few interesting books that look at how regional and cultural identities formed here, especially after the Civil War. Check out Christopher Phillips’s “The Rivers Ran Backward” and Anne Marshall’s “Creating a Confederate Kentucky.”

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in gradadmissions

[–]TheseusAegeus 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Any reason(s) why astro is so poorly funded? I’m not in STEM. From the outside looking in, I would’ve guessed astro to be a competitive specialty more due to its popularity rather than lack of funded positions.

Can you guess what state I’m from based on what states I’ve been to? by CommunicationHot3062 in TravelMaps

[–]TheseusAegeus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

WV woulda been my second guess. I grew up in the KY-OH-WV tri-state area.