I am trying to make a decision, but I want to hear from librarians currently working in the field. Open to hearing from all types of librarians, but I am specifically wanting to be an academic librarian, so those opinions would be best!
I am currently in a MLIS program. In the Fall semester, I will have 12 credits remaining. I am already doing online for the Fall semester. I am considering solo traveling during those couple of months. This would mean leaving my current library part time jobs. Afterwards, I would probably have to move back near home instead of the area my library school is located. Since there would be only a couple of months until graduating, I would most likely just have to wait to apply for full librarian jobs, rather than getting hired as a library assistant.
I have been working in libraries for 3 years. I have done a wide range of types of libraries and archives. I am working at two “big name” libraries currently. Do you think that I have enough experience that this will not ruin my trajectory? That is honestly the only component that makes me question whether I should travel or not. I also feel that I will never have another time in my life where I am available to do that for months. Any thoughts on if this will affect my career is very appreciated!