At this point in my life, my career plans are quite broad. I know that I would like to work in an archive, so I will be getting the Certificate in Archival Administration along with my MLIS. I would like to spend at least part of my career working in the Detroit area and focusing on the history of the city. My internship last summer at the Edsel & Eleanor Ford House helped to develop my already keen interest in the automotive industry, even though I was never directly studying cars.
I have a wide array of interests that ranges from modern architecture, to ancient Roman literature. I would love to spend more time studying the history of photography and its journey to becoming a form of high art. I am interested in pushing the boundaries of how visual information is shared through the internet and making primary sources available to more people than ever. I am prepared to learn from past professionals and to invent new processes with my future coworkers. I am young, optimistic, and ready to jump at any opportunity that comes my way.
I hope that my time at Wayne State prepares me to enter the workforce. Most job postings that I have seen thus far request that applicants already have a couple years of experience, even if it is for an entry-level position. I know that the Archival Administration Certificate requires a practicum, so I am looking forward to the experience that will provide, but I hope that there will be more opportunities for hands-on experience along the way.
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