Nov 03 2008
November 3, 2008 - vol. 9, no. 6 - ISSN 1532-0839
So much to share this month! I know it’s hard for those of us in the U.S. to truly focus today given the impending election, but let me do my best to distract you with some completely unrelated news and activities.
First up, of course, are [...]
Nov 03 2008
by Kim Dority
Rethinking Information Careers covers career alternatives and strategies for information professionals. Find ideas for your own career path and learn to think more broadly about what information work entails. Recent columns address:
Making the leap: transferring your skills to a new industry
Managing up, down, and across
About the Author
Founder and president of G. K. Dority [...]
Nov 03 2008
by The Library Career People
Read recent posts on their Career Q&A blog:
What are online portfolios?
Finding vacancy announcements
Email your library career-related questions to librarycareerpeople@lisjobs.com, or comment over on the blog. You could see your question answered in an upcoming installment!
About the Authors
Tiffany Allen is currently serving as the Assistant Personnel Librarian at the University of North [...]
Nov 03 2008
October 15 marked the last installment of Library Journal’s “Computer Media” review column, which I’ve written since 2002. October also marked the last installment of LJ’s computer book prepub alerts.
This leaves a large gap in the library literature, since no other librarian-targeted publication currently reviews computer books on a regular basis. To fill that gap, [...]
Nov 03 2008
by Lori Gluckman Winterfeldt
Whether you are new to the profession or a seasoned veteran, it’s vital to take charge of your career. Career management involves preparation (continuing education, growth, and experience) as well as relationship development. The persistent challenge of today’s multitasking, downsized environment forces us to work harder and manage increasing responsibilities.
Take heart, though: [...]
Nov 03 2008
by Jennifer Inglis
Prior to becoming a librarian, I was a high school teacher. My favorite part of the job (besides the kids!) was pulling together varied resources for the students. During summer vacations, I also worked at the local public library, doing basic summer assistant tasks like shelf-reading, circulation, and cleaning. I loved it! After [...]
Nov 03 2008
by Julie Gilbert
The bell chimed for the third time, the soft sound reverberating through the conference room. I opened my eyes, shifting on my cushion to alleviate the stiff pain that had accumulated in my back and knees. Around me, other members of the class smiled sheepishly, stretching their arms overhead and wiping at blurry [...]
Nov 03 2008
by Cari Dubiel
There are two reasons librarians should keep active in the professional community: for the benefit of our own careers, and for the benefit of the library we work for. Sometimes staying active can feel like drudgery — something we have to do — but I’ve learned that professional development can be a lot [...]
Nov 03 2008
by Erin Dorney
As a graduate student you have many things on your mind: finishing assignments, seeking out publication opportunities, student loans, networking, attending conferences, and all-around learning how to become a librarian. Although many people focus on what is (or is not!) being taught in LIS programs, you will never get the chance to test [...]
Nov 03 2008
by Stephen Patton
Like many people, when I graduated from college I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do next. On the advice of a friend who had just started library school, I visited the admissions office of a nearby library science program. While talking to the admissions director, I was introduced to a current student [...]