My original assertions were fairly broad and still hold true. Well, except for the first one that was proved wrong before I even posted it.
Over the course of the semester I have become more sure that technology is an asset to the LIS field. The people who are attempting to resist the changes that technology brings are probably already having a difficult time and will certainly have difficulties in the future. The increase in access and searchability is what makes information much more user friendly today. Throughout the semester I have become more aware of different technologies and their uses inside and outside of the library. This has helped me decide what classes will be most important for me to take in future semesters and what skills I need to work on in my own time.
I have also learned about the many different paths that a librarian/information scientist can take. The opportunities that I had to meet with librarians one-on-one were particularly helpful because I was able to learn about the problems that different libraries face and how people have chosen to tackle them.
LIS 6010 was a great introduction to the information profession because I learned enough to understand how much I still don't know.
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