Starting Out? Start With You: What Every New Librarian Needs to Know
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The document provides guidance for new librarians on research and publication processes, emphasizing the importance of detailed project planning, understanding institutional review boards, and handling manuscript submissions. It also highlights the significance of personal branding, networking, and staying current in the profession. New librarians are encouraged to find their niche, take chances, and develop resilience in their careers.
Starting Out? Start With You: What Every New Librarian Needs to Know
- 1. Starting Out? Start With YouWhat Every New Librarian Needs to KnowLisa Carlucci ThomasDigital Services LibrarianSouthern Connecticut State UniversityKaren SobelReference & Instruction Librarian/Assistant ProfessorUniversity of Colorado Denver
- 2. - Starting Out -The Research & Publication ProcessKaren Sobel
- 3. Where Research Questions AriseConversations with colleagues
- 4. Things you notice while working
- 5. Holes in the literatureAsk yourself whether your research will benefit patrons and colleagues.
- 6. From Research Question... ...To Research ProjectPlan out your project in great detail before starting!Think about partnerships
- 7. Choosing the Right VenuePublicationsInvestigating scopeAim high!PresentationsWhere calls for presentations come fromLocal vs. nationalBe aware of your tenure requirements
- 8. Planning Your Research ProjectReview past studies carefullyPilot test your instruments before starting the studyAgain: plan your study in great detail beforehand. But be prepared to change
- 9. Institutional Review Board (IRB)What IRB is, and why it’s importantHow you know whether to applyLeave time for training!Bizarre questions and the problem of 17-year-olds
- 10. Data, Data, DataThe importance of gathering demographicsSoftwareTo use or not to use a statisticianEnticing statisticians
- 11. Preparing a Manuscript for PublicationWrite with a particular publication in mindWrite clearly. Don’t use jargon.
- 12. Handling RejectionIf an editor returns your paper with suggested changes, it’s a good signIf you’re completely rejected, work on your paper and submit it elsewhere
- 13. Happy ThingsYou’ll be rejected much less often than in library schoolYou’ll get in a groove and gain skill and confidence
- 14. - Start With You - Positioning For SuccessLisa Carlucci Thomas@lisacarlucci
- 15. Know YourselfWhere are you now?Where do you want to be?What is your expertise, talent, niche?Make it so (build your brand)Think BIG
- 16. Know Your InstitutionUnderstand the decision-making processHistorical knowledge is serious businessGenerational values & expectations varyKindness is free (be generous)Listen … Learn … Teach
- 17. Know Your ProfessionResearch associations online & with peersTake chances until you find your ‘place’Start small: get involved, find your voiceIntroduce yourself to everyone you meetLearn By Doing:Your Contribution Matters
- 18. Know Your OpportunitiesProfessional Identity: It’s YoursCreate a portfolio of your workStay current using alerts & social networksDevelop & expand your lifelong peer groupBe Flexible & AuthenticWork Outside Your Comfort Zone
- 19. Chart Your CourseYour job is not your careerSeek experience-building positions (in the direction you want to go / grow)Anticipate setbacks & learnSet your own personal & professional priorities“Manifest Your Destiny in Real Time”
- 20. Thank You! Lisa Carlucci ThomasDigital Services LibrarianSouthern Connecticut State UniversityThomasL10@southernct.eduKaren SobelReference & Instruction Librarian/Assistant ProfessorUniversity of Colorado Denverkaren.sobel@ucdenver.eduALA Annual Conference 2010