T.T.F.N–Ta-ta for now!

Hack Library School’s greatest strength, in my opinion, is its changing nature. As writers come and go, the blog stays current, and the new crop of writers take HLS into the conversations that are happening in library schools across the country and around the world.

This is a longwinded way to say that I’ve been around for a while, and it’s time for me to step down.

This is my final solo post for Hack Library School. I’m excited to be starting a new job, excited to move to a new area, and excited to watch HLS continue to grow. From writing an ebook to continuing a streak of conference presentations, I’ve seen Hack Library School do some great things in the two-years-and-a-bit that I’ve been here. I know that the trend will continue, and I can’t wait to watch!

I ALSO can’t wait to see what happens in the wider library-school world. I’m convinced that library/information students are far more powerful change agents then some librarians realize, and that there is incredible value in fusing the the weight of experience with the enthusiasm of fresh eyes.

When I started writing for Hack Library School, the blog was already a voice for a new kind of library education, one in which students could determine their own pathway, and push professors into a new type of collaboration. I tried to challenge myself throughout library school, taking classes in unfamiliar areas and hacking my program from the ground up, even when I wasn’t sure I wanted to end up in libraries. (Perhaps especially because I wasn’t sure I wanted to end up in libraries.) I wasn’t alone–other HLS writers and lots of commenters also talked about wanting to bring a new practice to library work. This sort of public, transparent information work is, in my opinion, what librarianship is all about–shedding light on any subject, in any field, and creating relevant connections for all to view.

Micah mentioned “commissioning disciples” in his farewell post, and I think he wasn’t far wrong–the HLS community has been a fantastic support system as we’ve all hacked together the programs we loved. When Annie left, she mentioned how those networks can keep growing. “Don’t be a stranger” is the watchword, here.

Hack Library School might focus on hacking LIS education, but I think that the hacker attitude toward life can keep on trucking, long past your graduation date. We all get busy–good librarianship seems to require it, though work/life balance is equally vital–and the networks we’re building can persist. Keep in touch, you wonderful people, and I’ll see you around!

trippycat

High fives and cheers!

Categories: Hellos & Goodbyes

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