I began my undergraduate studies at Wayne State University four years ago. I decided that I wanted to study library information technology and become an information professional. My original goal in applying for admission was to make a career change. I wanted, for the remainder of my working years, to be in a profession that I was passionate about and where I could make a positive contribution to my community. At the time, I had a vague idea of what it would be like. for example, I knew that librarianship can take many forms and I have broad interests. The only thing I was sure of was that this career path was the one I felt strongly attracted towards. As my education progressed and the more I learned about librarianship and the responsibilities that come with being an information professional, I became more determined my goal is to dedicate my future career to the principles of librarianship that have been taught through the courses at Wayne State University. The first principle is the foundation for all other responsibilities in librarianship; intellectual freedom. Information professionals have an ethical responsibility to ensure that their communities have the ability to access information without hindrance or inhibition. This ideal impacts all libraries and simply means that libraries are gateways to information, not obstacles. Librarians must provide information and materials, not censor or limit. In a class for LIS 6210, Knowledge Organization, we discussed the importance of objectivity. The professor stated that “ethically, librarians and other information professionals are required to provide access to information, regardless of how we feel about the topic b…… half of the paper……f who already worked in libraries . I was looking for a career change and ended up changing in more ways than expected. Now that my studies are coming to an end, I am determined to make a difference in the information professional field by providing a positive impact in library administration. My years of experience as an administrative professional combined with the knowledge and dedication I have towards libraries and librarians make me uniquely qualified for this responsibility. It is my intention to enter this field ready and prepared to continue learning, continue seeking information, and continue seeking opportunities where I could make a positive difference in the lives of my colleagues, clients, and communities. I have stayed the course despite many adversities and am ready to take on the role of an information professional.
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