The
MBTI workshop was really interesting and a lot of fun to participate
in. I only knew of Myers Briggs by name, I had never taken a test
before participating in this workshop. I knew that Myers Briggs is
used as a tool by HR managers to assess personality traits for new
employees to a company. As an information professional or in any
profession for that matter, the ability to know your own personality
is so important. Having the ability to know your general strengths
and weaknesses gives you the opportunity to pay attention to yourself
and work on the areas that need to be worked on.
After taking the test I was surprised to find out that I was “The Nurturer” or ISFJ: Introverted. Sensing. Feeling. Judging. According to the website BSM Consulting, ISFJ are:
“Quiet,
kind, and conscientious. Can be depended on to follow through.
Usually puts the needs of others above their own needs. Stable and
practical, they value security and traditions. Well-developed sense
of space and function. Rich inner world of observations about people.
Extremely perceptive of other's feelings. Interested in serving
others.”
I was not surprised to learn that the majority of people who enter LIS
are generally introverted. This made me think of two stereotypes of
librarians, the first being meek and shy, the second being harsh and
intimidating. How did this stereotype come about? and was I going to
to be a stereotype?
One of the main points that I took from this workshop was that just because I fell into the ‘introverted’ category didn’t mean I could use it as an excuse. Like everything else in life, I need to work on and practice my ‘extroverted’ skills. I really like the idea of knowing which way I lean so I know how to behave in social and professional situations.
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