Hey Amy!
Alright. I'm going to burrow down into my den and agree to
disagree--until some unsuspecting newbie brings this up again in three
years. (I keep trying to get out, but they just keep pulling me back in
. . . )
Let me say--just for the record--I've got a beef about the exam, but I
do respect those who want to put in the time and effort to conquer it.
I'm a dyed-in-the-wool cynic and can't buy into it--especially since you
don't get a free lunch at SAA anymore.
I've had a lot of people contact me off list who are also just not into
this because of the principle of the thing. For all of you cynics I'm
posting an invite before next year's meeting and we can all meet up for
a drink and revel in our professional rebellion!!
Susan G. Hamson, Ensign, Starfleet Academy
University Archivist | Columbia University Archives
535 West 116th Street, MC 4316 | Low Memorial Library
New York, NY 10027 | Voice: 212.854.1331 | Fax: 212.854.7320
Filiatreau, Amy wrote:
>
> Hi Susan, from a neighbor literally right down the street -- we're at
> 120^th and Riverside probably a half mile or less from you. Feel free
> to come visit sometime!
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> I took the test because I like the concept of certification. I like
> the idea of having standards for professional practice and conduct. I
> think it's a great idea.
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>
> And I didn't know how bad the test was until I took it -- how could I?
> How could anyone? They only release something like 6 practice
> questions (or used to, when I was preparing for it), and there was no
> way to know what to expect. I studied hard, worked hard, learned a
> lot, but was disappointed with the test. I am hoping that the
> certification process is an evolving one that will improve with time.
>
>
>
> In the meantime, the designation, as a symbol of my professional
> status, does help in a number of practical ways (not just to 'get a
> job'), and I'm not going to deny that or refuse that just because the
> test was bad. For me -- at least this is how I choose to think about
> it -- the test was just the tiniest piece of my experience, work,
> reading and studying, all of which led to the designation/certification.
>
>
>
> Ok, seriously, I'm done now. J Take care!
>
> Amy
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> *From:* Archives & Archivists [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> *On Behalf Of *Susan Hamson
> *Sent:* Monday, August 14, 2006 4:01 PM
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> *Subject:* Re: CA Exam
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>
> Yeah, but there's still one more rodeo clown willing to run around
> /one more time /before I jump into the barrel.
>
> The exam was "shamefully poorly written and poorly conceived," but
> since the designation helped you get a job it's okay?
>
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