by Alicia M. Pappas, DC/SLA Membership Director
Starting a new career, in a new city, without a clearly defined path was at worst daunting, and at best thrilling. As a librarian with under five years experience, some might think I’m still looking for my way, but the truth is: I’ve made my own path. I would like to think the theme of both this post and my first chapter as a librarian has been that we find what we want when we seek it out. We must be active in pursuing all aspects of what we hope to achieve.
I was fortunate enough to meet active members at the start of my career who encouraged me to get involved and meet fellow librarians. Through the volunteer positions early on in my career, I found that the most rewarding part of being a member of organizations like SLA is finding ways to give back to the community I have come to rely on so much. As my interests grow and expand, so does my involvement and passion for the profession. I only hope to give others the same courage I got from feeling like I was definitely in the right place.
We are all defining our own theme and seeking to create our own paths. Share your passion and knowledge with your peers and colleagues, so that they find the confidence to make our community even stronger.
Alicia is a tax librarian with KPMG and currently serves as Membership Director for DC/SLA and Secretary of the Legal Division.