This is just a quick update to let everyone know I'm finally employed -- or will be, come Monday. My official title is Information Research Analyst, and essentially what I'll be doing is:
a) collecting disparate electronic documents produced by the company (studies, reports, formal memos, etc.)
b) organizing them in a logical manner
c) creating a global knowledge management system so that employees around the world can more easily conduct research and
d) teaching that system to . . . well, everyone.

It's a little frightening knowing that the system I'll be putting in place will be used by employees in over 100 countries, but sort of empowering, too. If this pans out, I may break into the knowledge management field after all.

Still unemployed. Last week I interviewed over the phone for a serials position at George Washington University in D.C. I think it went fairly well, all things considered. The woman I spoke with was exceedingly friendly, and the salary and academic benefits (free classes!!) are really above and beyond what I'd expected. Plus, D.C. is number three on my list of places I've always wanted to live. Just thinking about the museums and theaters and cultural events makes my pulse go all fluttery.

Anyway, I should know by Friday if they'd like to invite me up for a face-to-face meeting. I'm trying not to put too much thought into it (it's sort of a long shot, after all), but I'm keeping my fingers crossed.