Jan 01 2002
January 1, 2002 - vol. 3, no. 1 - ISSN 1532-0839
Welcome to ICT’s ninth issue! This may seem an insignificant milestone, but it marks a year-and-a-half in the life of an online publication — which isn’t bad, considering how many higher-profile publications burn out in half the time. This issue’s articles cover [...]
Jan 01 2002
by Céline Carty
When I was in library school, I regularly read the professional literature and latest research, subscribed to mailing lists, attended lectures and discussed major issues in class. My professors and classmates acted as a support system that helped me keep current with professional issues.
When I graduated and got my [...]
Jan 01 2002
by Dennie Heye
As an information researcher, I need to stay up-to-date on the topics I’m researching. Since I’d like to focus my energy and attention on research rather than on current awareness, however, I use several handy online tools to keep me current. Most of these tools are generally available, so [...]
Jan 01 2002
by Sally Gibson
Each workday, my inbox fills with list messages, and library-related journals land on my desk. My first priority, though, is to work the reference desk, then to manage the reference print collection, supervise student workers, perform literature searches for faculty, and update subject guides. My job title, Reference/Support Services [...]
Jan 01 2002
by Vivian Bliss, Melissa Riesland, and Dana Bostrom
In September 2000, I was travelling from Seattle to Portland with a professional colleague, Melissa Riesland. We were headed to the annual meeting of ASIS&T-PNC (the local chapter of American Society of Information Science and Technology), traveling south on I-5 and negotiating the infuriating [...]
Jan 01 2002
by Nadine Flores
The reasons for joining a professional association are as varied and diverse as the librarians who join them. Most of us, however, become involved in ALA or in state library associations as the preferred way to remain professionally current. Moreover, association membership allows professionals to explore and expand in [...]
Jan 01 2002
by Caroline Hailey Gurkweitz
I am one of those people who finds almost everything interesting. Like a child back from a neighborhood expedition, my pockets and tote bags carry the little bits of things that capture my attention. For me, attending a conference is like opening a treasure chest.
The last library conference I [...]
Jan 01 2002
“To Keep Up, Go Beyond: Developing a Personal Professional Development Plan Using E-Resources Outside The Bounds Of Library Literature”Read Stephen Bell’s article to get an overview of useful nonlibrary online resources and how to use them, then visit his “Keeping Up” page for additional resources.
“A Closer Look at Weblogs”Cindy Curling looks at [...]
Jan 01 2002
McCook, Kathleen de la Peña. Opportunities in Library and Information Science Careers, rev. ed. McGraw Hill, 2001. ISBN 0- 6580-1641-5. $15.95.
This updated edition of the classic guide for aspiring and newer librarians is the place to start for basic information about the profession. Covers different types of library work, library education, [...]
Jan 01 2002
Avery, Elizabeth Fuseler, Terry Dahlin and Deborah A. Carver, eds. Staff Development: A Practical Guide, 3rd ed. ALA Editions, 2001. ISBN 0-8389-0801-2. $50.00.ÂÂ
Career growth and professional development opportunities consistently rank at the top of job-satisfaction surveys — and informed and current staff members are essential to serving any library’s clientele. [...]