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Jay Lyman

Jay Lyman

The Seattle Public Library

Seattle, WA USA

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Jay's work combines: Entrepreneurship, Education, and Being Creative

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Day In The Life

Librarian

I help people get the information and skills they need to succeed in business.

Skills & Education

Here's the path I took:

  • High School

    Auburn Adventist Academy

  • Bachelor's Degree

    Humanities/Humanistic Studies

    The Evergreen State College

  • Graduate Degree

    Library and Information Science

    University of Washington

Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a Librarians & Media Collections Specialists:

Bachelor's Degree: Humanities/Humanistic Studies

Graduate Degree: Library and Information Science

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Defining Moments

How I responded to discouragement

  • THE NOISE

    Messages from Myself:

    Why would you leave opportunities at one of the fastest growing companies in the world to explore a career in a highly competitive part of the public sector?

  • How I responded:

    At the end of the day, a healthy life includes finding meaning in the actual work you do. Don't think about how others define success, just hyper-focus what you know is right for you. The experiences you collect along the way will make you stronger!