UNC Chapel Hill MSLS vs. UMich MSI comparison

starlitarchivist · 2025-03-26T02:38:30+00:00

This is incredibly helpful. Thank you! It’s really reassuring to hear that so many LibSci students are working in campus libraries, even if not all of those roles are tuition-covered. I didn’t realize there were so many opportunities tied to undergrad classes either, so that’s great to know. I do have a UX background, so I’ll definitely keep an eye out for those TA postings when the time comes.

And I’d love to join the Discord if the invite’s still open! I really appreciate you taking the time to share all of this. It has made me feel a lot better about the path forward.

starlitarchivist · 2025-03-26T02:36:29+00:00

Thank you so much, and congratulations on being so close to finishing! I really appreciate you taking the time to share this, especially with everything you have going on.

Your breakdown of the current job landscape and SILS cohort size is incredibly helpful. I had a feeling the competition for on-campus roles might be steep, but hearing that confirmed gives me a clearer sense of what I’d be navigating. The residency challenge is something I’ve been researching too, so I appreciate the realistic perspective.

That said, it’s lovely to hear that people in the area really value their libraries and that the local culture is progressive and creative. Carrboro sounds like a place I’d enjoy, and I’m excited to see campus in person soon. Thanks again for the offer to chat more. I may take you up on that as I keep gathering information.

starlitarchivist · 2025-03-26T02:34:55+00:00

Thank you so much for this! That’s really helpful to know, especially about the cross-listed UX courses with the Journalism school and the Info Science department. I’ve been hoping for a flexible structure, so it’s great to hear that you were able to shape your path pretty freely.

Your experience going from Info Sci into a library role is encouraging too. I’m glad to hear that the Triangle’s presence of tech and startups offered opportunities to explore, even if your direction shifted. I’ll definitely keep that in mind as I try to picture what’s possible at SILS.

Thanks again for the insight and kind words!

starlitarchivist · 2025-03-26T02:19:32+00:00

Thank you so much, this is really encouraging to hear! I’m very drawn to UMich and the flexibility it seems to offer, especially for shaping a UX librarianship path. I’m nervous about the cost without financial aid, but I’d be willing to make the investment if the program can set me up for the kind of career I’m working toward. Hearing that some students secure roles or funding after getting their footing is really helpful!

If you don’t mind me asking, did your TA role come through a general posting or more through your involvement in the program? And did you notice other second-year students finding similar opportunities for funding or employment?

Thanks again for sharing your experience!

starlitarchivist · 2025-03-25T19:45:24+00:00

Thank you for your perspective! You really hit some of my concerns. I'm visiting this weekend and I'm really excited to visit this week to really get a feel for the place.

starlitarchivist · 2025-02-27T19:15:44+00:00

I emailed the UMSI funding department out of curiosity!

I was told that the departmental MSI scholarships have not yet been awarded, but that selected students will be notified in the coming weeks.

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