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I am a licensed physician from Florida who is currently changing careers. I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 2009 and have extensive tutoring and editing experience. While a student, I became a certified writing tutor through the Critical Writing Department. Since I completed my writ...
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University of Pennsylvania
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I'm a recent Stanford graduate (Electrical Engineering and Computer Science), and have been working at a major Management Consulting firm for a few years now. I personally scored a 2360 (out of 2400) on the SAT and 35 on the ACT and was successful in gaining admission to several top universities. I'...
Stanford University
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Kate
I'm available to tutor biology, chemistry, physics, math from Algebra up through AP Calculus, SAT test prep, and French. I've been tutoring students in science and math for 7 years. I also spent 8 months working and studying in France, and have tutored high school and adult students in French. When ...
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Harvard University
Master of Public Policy, Public Policy
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University of Chicago
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
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Jeffrey
I am enrolled in the Mechanical Engineering PhD program at Rice University which will begin Fall 2020, and I am hoping to return to academia as a professor after earning my PhD. In the meantime, I am looking to share my passion for gaining knowledge, specifically in STEM, by educating the up and com...
University of Notre Dame
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Rice University
Doctor of Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering
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I am a Duke University graduate in Economics and Computer Science. I am currently pursuing an MBA degree at the Yale School of Management. I have worked in the financial field, both at a management consulting firm and a fortune 500 company. My hobbies include playing and coaching soccer.
Duke University
Bachelor of Science (Economics and Computer Science)
Yale School of Management
Current Undergrad Student, Business Administration and Management
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9+ years
Sharon
I am a graduate of the University of Chicago, and I will be starting a graduate program at Columbia in August. I am about to complete a year of service with City Year, an education non-profit that places young adults into under-served schools. As a City Year member, I worked full-time in the classro...
Columbia University in the City of New York
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Annie
I am currently a second year medical student. I was a Physiological Sciences major at UCLA (class of 2015), and pursued research during my gap year between undergrad and medical school.
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Drexel University College of Medicine
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Yale University
Bachelor of Science in Biology
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Students often find information organization systems—like cataloging, classification schemes (Dewey Decimal, Library of Congress), and metadata standards—conceptually challenging because they require understanding both theoretical principles and practical application. Another common struggle is grasping research methodologies in library science, particularly how to design user studies, interpret qualitative data from patron interviews, and distinguish between correlation and causation when analyzing library usage patterns. Additionally, students frequently underestimate the complexity of information literacy instruction and struggle to articulate how to teach patrons critical evaluation of sources—especially in an era of misinformation and information overload.
A tutor can break down how different research methods apply specifically to library science questions—such as using surveys to assess patron needs, conducting case studies of library programs, or analyzing circulation data statistically. They can help you design your own small-scale studies, understand sampling bias in library research, and critically read empirical studies about information behavior or collection development. This skill is essential for coursework and professional practice, where you'll need to justify decisions about services, resources, and policies with evidence rather than assumptions.
Library Sciences is full of frameworks—from information behavior models (like Kuhlthau's Information Search Process) to collection development theories to intellectual freedom principles—but students often memorize them without seeing how they guide actual decisions. A tutor can help you practice translating theory into practice: for example, using Ranganathan's Five Laws of Library Science to evaluate a library's service model, or applying user-centered design principles to improve a library's website. Working through case studies and real scenarios helps you develop the critical thinking needed to solve problems librarians face daily.
Library Sciences writing emphasizes evidence-based argumentation: you'll write policy analyses (like proposing a new collection policy), research papers on information access issues, and position statements on professional ethics. The key challenge is supporting claims with both empirical research and professional standards—you need to cite studies about patron behavior, reference relevant ALA guidelines, and construct logical arguments about why libraries should take certain approaches. A tutor can help you structure these arguments clearly, integrate evidence effectively, and develop the professional voice expected in library science discourse.
Information literacy instruction is a core library science competency, but students struggle to move beyond generic "evaluate sources" checklists to understand the deeper pedagogical principles. A tutor can help you explore how people actually search for and evaluate information (drawing on research in information behavior), design instruction tailored to specific patron groups and contexts, and understand how cognitive biases affect information seeking. You'll learn to distinguish between teaching search skills and teaching critical thinking—a crucial difference in modern librarianship where misinformation and algorithmic filtering are major challenges.
Cataloging requires mastering both the technical standards (MARC records, RDA, controlled vocabularies) and the conceptual logic behind them—understanding why libraries organize information the way they do. Students struggle because it feels abstract until they see how cataloging decisions directly impact whether patrons can actually find materials. A tutor can help you practice applying classification systems to real items, understand the trade-offs between different organizational approaches, and grasp why metadata standards matter for discovery in digital environments. This hands-on practice transforms cataloging from memorization into genuine understanding.
Professional standards and ethics are woven throughout library science—from the ALA Code of Ethics (intellectual freedom, patron privacy, professional conduct) to standards for different library types and services. Many coursework assignments ask you to apply these standards to real dilemmas: Should a library restrict access to certain materials? How do you balance intellectual freedom with community values? A tutor can help you understand these frameworks deeply enough to reason through complex situations rather than just citing policies. This critical thinking about your professional responsibilities is what separates competent librarians from exceptional ones.
Modern librarians work with data constantly—circulation statistics, user surveys, website analytics, and assessment metrics—but many students lack confidence interpreting or presenting this information. You need to understand basic statistical concepts (averages, distributions, significance), read data visualizations critically, and know when correlation doesn't imply causation (a common mistake when analyzing library usage). A tutor can demystify statistics in a library context, helping you practice analyzing real datasets from libraries, understanding what questions data can and cannot answer, and presenting findings persuasively to stakeholders.
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