What I did not learn in library school webinar
- 1. Things I Didn’t Learn in Library School A career-building webinar from the UNCG University Libraries. March 26, 2013. Anna Craft, Metadata Cataloger Nataly Blas, Diversity Resident Librarian Mary Krautter, Head of Reference and Instructional Services Beth Filar Williams, Coordinator of Library Services for Distance Learning 1
- 2. Before we jump in, Previous LIS career-building webinars are available online. We’ve covered: Become the Successful Job Candidate: recording and slides, 4/10/12 Successful Interviews: recording and slides, 4/17/12 Resume Workshop: materials and recorded session, 10/1/10 Resume Workshop: materials and recorded session, 4/23/10 2
- 3. Our overview Practical skills ◦ Technology, budgeting, and other on-the-job skills Teaching skills ◦ Instruction and instructional design Interpersonal & Management skills ◦ Communication, collaboration, supervision, and more Professional involvement ◦ Networking, conferences, scholarship, continuing 3
- 4. Your overview Let us know: what do you want us to cover today? 4
- 5. In my first library job, I realized I needed to know… 5
- 6. In my first library job, I realized I needed to know… Basic Management Skills ◦ Leading people ◦ Managing time ◦ Delegating responsibility ◦ Promoting myself Like herding cats… http://www.flickr.com/photos/78128495@N00/23361425 6
- 7. In my first library job, I realized I needed to know… 7
- 8. In my first library job, I realized I needed to know… 8
- 9. Practical skills Specific job skills General technology skills Budgeting Time management 9
- 10. Library-specific skills “…familiarity and expertise with SirsiDynix Symphony” ◦ http://www.slis.indiana.edu/careers/view_job_specific.php?job_id=13953 “Data management experience” ◦ https://jobs.lclark.edu/postings/3532 “…providing reader’s advisory and reference and circulation service” ◦ http://www.slis.indiana.edu/careers/view_job_specific.php?job_id=13885 “Develops and maintains online tutorials and LibGuides to promote library resources, services, and online learning.” ◦ http://publicboard.libgig.com/job/evening-reference-librarian-pensacola-fl-university-of- west-florida-b53369ea0c “Demonstrated ability to process manuscript and archival collections.” ◦ http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=22353 10
- 11. Library skills – how to get them? Practicums, internships, other work experience Conferences, webinars, workshops, other professional development And don’t forget to read current job postings to see what employers want! 11
- 12. Technology skills Created with http://www.wordle.net/create 12
- 13. Tech skills – how to get them? Library workshops: http://uncg.libguides.com/content.php?pid=280830&sid=2856 233 Digital Media Commons: http://library.uncg.edu/spaces/dmc/ Coursework through UNCG or other institutions Teach yourself! 13
- 14. Budgeting and time management Budget involvement is not just for administrators! Time management – in your work life but also in your job search! 14
- 15. How? Budgeting ◦ For grants – look for grant-writing workshops. Time management ◦ Webinars, other library-specific professional development ◦ HR workshops 15
- 16. “The buck stops here” Image via Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/dovertownlibrary/4544092612/ 16
- 17. Teaching skills Library instruction in… ◦ Academic Libraries ◦ Public Libraries ◦ School Libraries ◦ Special Libraries, Special Collections, and Information Centers 17
- 18. Teaching Skills Teaching Philosophy Learning Assessment Outcomes Student Faculty Engageme Library Connection nt Instruction s Online vs. Information F2F Literacy Tech Tools 18
- 19. Teaching Skills Learn the Theory • Read relevant literature • Take a course, possibly in the School of Education Helpful Websites • ALA Library Instruction Round Table (LIRT) http://www.ala.org/lirt/ • ACRL Instruction Section (IS) http://www.ala.org/acrl/aboutacrl/directoryofleadership/sections/is/acr-insec (AASL & PLA have similar resources for teaching) • NCLA – NC Bibliographic Instruction Group and NC Distance Learning Group http://www.nclaonline.org/ 19
- 20. Teaching Skills Find a Teaching Buddy • Shadow instruction sessions (online vs. f2f) • Co-teach • Have your buddy evaluate your teaching • Ask for opportunity to design a lesson and in-class activity • Discuss assessment 20
- 21. Teaching Skills Technology ◦ Libguides, Tutorials, Website, Bb Collaborate, etc. Designing Media ◦ Handouts, posters, in-class activities, etc. blogs.forsyth.k12.ga.us 21
- 22. Teaching Skills agreenblatt.blogspot.com 22
- 23. Interpersonal & Management Skills Collaboration Teamwork Group Dynamics 23
- 24. Interpersonal skills Emotional intelligence ◦ Sensitivity ◦ Empathy ◦ Listening skills ◦ Understanding others ◦ Influencing others 24
- 26. Management Skills Being the BOSS : how do you lead? 26
- 27. Management skills Delegating responsibility ◦ But if I do it myself, I know it will be right! 27
- 28. Management skills Communication: Never enough and always too much 28
- 29. Professional involvement: organizations Start now - join! • Campus/Community • Local (triad) – NC-LITe, LISSA • State – NCLA, NCSLA, SNCA, • Regional – SEMLA, LOEX • National – ALA, SLA, PLA, AALL, AASL • International - IFLA • Non library orgs – EDUCAUSE, UNC-CAUSE 29
- 30. Professional involvement: TIPS • Ask what orgs UNCG Librarians are in • Consider an NMRT • Find a group that does something you want to learn • Join one where you can share or collaborate with others • Consider a virtual committee if you can’t travel • Try one that produces something like a report or bibliography 30
- 31. Professional involvement: Conferences & Workshops 31
- 32. Professional involvement: Conferences, workshops, webinars • Local/triad UNCG libraries’ webinars • State NCLA Conference Oct 2013 • Regional EDUCAUSE SE Regional Conference May 2013 • National ALA Chicago or SLA San Diego, June 2013, • International IFLA conferences in August • Non-library orgs Computers in Libraries April 2013 • Webinars http://neflin2.blogspot.com/ 32
- 33. Professional involvement: scholarships & awards Potential scholarships: ◦ www.ala.org/educationcareers/scholarships ◦ www.ala.org/nmrt/initiatives/applyforfunds/applyfunds ◦ www.ftrf.org/?Conable_Scholarship ◦ www.LISjobs.com/careers/conferencing-funding.asp ◦ statelibrary.ncdcr.libguides.com/trainstation (conferences) ALA student to staff program: http://www.ala.org/groups/affiliates/chapters/student/resources/studenttostaffprogram 33
- 34. Professional involvement: Scholarship (mainly for academics!) Presentations, writing & publishing ◦ Start small: Blogs, newsletters, LIScareer.com Un-Hushed, Launc-ch, iDEALS, ALA posters ◦ Collaborate w/ mentor, librarian, peer ◦ Write for ALA at conferences/reporter ◦ Grad assistantship/internship/practicum - projects can lead to more! Tenure! ◦ Keep your e-portfolio up-to-date ◦ Keep documents, examples 34
- 35. Professional involvement: Mentoring LIS Dept. official mentoring program http://lis.uncg.edu/current-students/ ALA mentoring http://connect.ala.org/mentorconnect-help Professional jobs mentoring programs Unofficial - reach out! Post questions on social media & connect Can be virtual! Volunteer/Connect 35
- 36. Professional involvement: Keeping Up! Professional listservs/google groups ◦ Join now! Don’t wait until you graduate. ◦ Look at your orgs & committees ◦ ALA (http://lists.ala.org/sympa) Etiquette! “reflect before you click” Other ways to keep up with current trends ◦ Twitter, RSS feeds, journal alerts ALA Student Blog: http://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/student-member-blog LIS Guide on Conferences & Funding http://uncg.libguides.com/lis 36
- 37. Any questions? Image credit: Flickr user Travelin’ Librarian 37
Editor's Notes
- #6: BETH
- #7: http://www.flickr.com/photos/78128495@N00/233614252/
- #28: a quick way to take all the weight of the world on your head.
- #31: Ask what orgs UNCG Librarians (or others you know) are in Find a group that does something you want to learn - sustainability, MOOCs, programming. Consider an NMRT - new members! Join one where you can share or collaborate with others -- LITA Instructional tech interest groupConsider a virtual committee if you can’t travel -- Library 2.012 Conference OctoberTry one that produces something like report or bibliography -- ULS Future of Libraries Committee OR DLS bibliography committee,etc
- #33: Good resources:http://oedb.org/blogs/ilibrarian/2013/a-library-conference-survival-guide-tips/http://uncg.libguides.com/LIS
- #34: Conable is for students or recent grads
- #35: Committee like ULS communications has blog and asks for submission; LEARNRT of ALA has a newsletter; IFLAs newsletters;
- #37: Jobs = what are people looking for? What are current trends?