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One reason I became a librarian is that I’ve always loved learning anything and everything and I realized I really wanted to learn new things every day for the rest of my life. I figured the best way to maximize my time would be to make sure I worked in a field committed to continued learning. I’ve never been happier with my choice and I’ve never had so much to learn! Every time I talk to a new grad from any field, my number one piece of advice is to establish that Professional Learning Network (PLN). You never know where it will take you! But how does one establish their PLN? Where do they start? A PLN is the web of people and connections surrounding you that assist you in building your personal and professional knowledge. At least that’s the way I think of it. Wikipedia has a great jumping...