My name is Leah McManus. I am a second-year grad student in the MLS program at UNC-G. I currently work as a stacks manager in an academic library. Although not my dream job, working as stacks manager has allowed me to become more familiar with the materials available in the library, the types and subject matter of materials being used, and issues concerning collection development and management such as space issues and selection/deselection.
Previously, I worked at a public library, which I enjoyed. Upon obtaining my degree, I would like to work in a small public library or continue in academic libraries in collection development. As collections developers in my workplace will soon include library instruction as part of their duties, the instructional design class will aid me in providing and instructing me in better techniques and communication formats so that I will be qualified for a position in collection development.
