It's not easy being a media specialist, especially if one is new to the profession or one has switched schools and is suddenly the "new kid on the block." This article offers 10 road-tested tips that will help every new media specialist not only survive, but also "thrive": (1) Learn the curriculum; (2) Document! Document! Document! (3) Smile and say, "Yes!"; (4) Stick with positive people; (5) Make "resource" your middle name; (6) Listen to your customers; (7) Lend a helping hand; (8) "Encouragemints"; (9) Turn trash into treasure; and (10) Be Switzerland.