Mar 01 2007
Librarianship thrives because of the activities and actions of its practitioners, and we all can get involved in the way/s that best suit our temperament, circumstances, and strengths. Today’s contributors explore some of the options, from keeping up, to joining committees, to building connections with others. As you read, think [...]
Mar 01 2007
by The Library Career People
Q: I don’t have time to read the library journals and I don’t have access to many of them. Can you recommend some online resources, that I can read for free, that will keep me informed and up-to-date with the profession?
SM & TA: Good question! With so [...]
Mar 01 2007
by Paula Seeger
Starting a new position can be frustrating and fear-inducing, whether this is your very first job after graduation, your first in a new area after a move, your first in different part of your institution, or your first after an extended absence. Without the support and guidance from your [...]
Mar 01 2007
by Donald Boozer
What does it mean to be “involved?” The online Oxford English Dictionary defines “involve” as both “to be concerned or associated with” and “to overwhelm and swallow up.” These definitions span most people’s concept of involvement, and I think the latter is what many librarians think of when they [...]
Mar 01 2007
by Barbara Oeffner
One businessman’s maxim is “never have lunch alone,” so he actively cultivates many business acquaintances. We can take a page out of his book and adopt a similar philosophy. Invite the people in your organization to have lunch with you. People act differently in an informal setting, and you [...]
Mar 01 2007
by Doreen Sullivan
How do you break into committees… and why would you want to? Jokes abound about white elephants and monstrosities “designed by committee,” so why would a LIS worker want to take part? Ah, but surely the experience depends on the actual committee you join, and what you contribute to [...]
Mar 01 2007
by Julie Biando Edwards
Public librarians should be visible and vital parts of civic life. We all believe that our libraries are the hearts of our communities, and becoming engaged in community life is a smart move, both philosophically and politically. Philosophically, this helps us spread the message and mission of our [...]
Mar 01 2007
Conference Tips from Stephen Abram“Getting the most out of your Conference Experience (and for many years to come).”
The Future of the Library ProfessionVicky Whitmell’s thoughts on the importance of getting involved in CLA and other library associations.
Getting Involved: NMRTPriscilla Shontz’s thoughts on the benefits of NMRT involvement.
Making Our Careers HappenA Liminal Librarian post [...]
Mar 01 2007
Skrzeszewski, Stan. The Knowledge Entrepreneur. NY: Scarecrow Press, 2006. ISBN 0-8108-5291-8. $25.00. Purchase from Amazon.com.
The Knowledge Entrepreneur may sound like an unlikely title for review in a library publication - most librarians work within an organization, not a situation normally known for entrepreneurial opportunities. Skrzeszewski, though, has created an excellent guide [...]
Mar 01 2007
Newlen, Robert R. Resume Writing and Interviewing Techniques that Work: A How-To-Do-It Manual for Librarians. NY: Neal-Schuman, 2006. ISBN 1-55570-538-3. $55.00.Purchase from Amazon.com.
This practical volume, an updated edition of Newlen’s Writing Resumes that Work (1998), provides many useful tips on resume writing as well as an expanded section on interview techniques. To [...]