Reflections on a Residency

This reflective piece describes the author's experience as a faculty engagement librarian at the University of Alberta library as part of the library’s residency program. Delving into the challenges of transitioning from a library masters program to the workforce and ensuing feelings of imposter syndrome, the author shares their journey of transitioning from a presentation-focused teaching style to a student-centered teaching approach.

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Pathfinder A Canadian Journal for Information Science Students and Early Career Professionals
Published
2025-03-08
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https://doi.org/10.29173/pathfinder120
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Perfectionism, Procrastination, Anxiety Studies
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Reflections on a Residency

Sarah Nocente
Pathfinder A Canadian Journal for Information Science Students and Early Career Professionals
Perfectionism, Procrastination, Anxiety Studies
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Reflections on a Residency

Sarah Nocente
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Abstract

This reflective piece describes the author's experience as a faculty engagement librarian at the University of Alberta library as part of the library’s residency program. Delving into the challenges of transitioning from a library masters program to the workforce and ensuing feelings of imposter syndrome, the author shares their journey of transitioning from a presentation-focused teaching style to a student-centered teaching approach.

Pathfinder A Canadian Journal for Information Science Students and Early Career ProfessionalsVol. 5(1)
University of Alberta (CA)
Openalex Percentile: Top 94%
Perfectionism, Procrastination, Anxiety Studies
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