Changing Role of Librarians

Job Advertisement Trends for Information Professionals

Stephanie Bailey LIS6303.721S14

Overview of Contents

Introduction

Emerging Job Titles

Job Requirements

Job Responsibilities

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

Conclusion – Preparing for a Career in the Current Job Market

Introduction

Competitive and fast-paced job market

Technology’s impact on the field of information

Traditional role vs. information and technology-centered role

Traditional Vs Technology-Centered Jobs

53%30%

17%Traditional Library JobsTechnology-Centered Jobs

San Jose State University. (2013). Job Types [data]. Emerging Career Trends for Information Professionals: A Snapshot of Job Titles in Summer 2013. Adapted from http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/about-slis/publications/emerging-career-trends-information-professionals-snapshot-job-titles

Job Titles

Emerging Job Titles

Digital Librarian

Outreach Librarian

Electronic Resources Librarian

Metadata Librarian

Systems Librarian

Emerging Technologies Librarian

Job Responsibilities

San Jose State University. (2013). Emerging Librarian Duties [graph]. Emerging Career Trends for Information Professionals: A Snapshot of Job Titles in Summer 2013. Retrieved from http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/about-slis/publications/emerging-career-trends-information-professionals-snapshot-job-titles

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

Top Skills

1. Communication

2. Customer Service

3. Research

Top Competencies

1. Leadership

2. Collaboration

3. Flexibility

Top Knowledge

1. Technology

2. Subject

3. Trends

Qualifications

i Entry-Level Positions

h Blended Jobs (a combination of more than one job title)

h Additional Experience Required

Job Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

Job Requirements

27%

73%

Degree Not RequiredMLS Degree Required

56%44%

Work Experience RequiredWork Experience Not Required

San Jose State University. (2013). Job Requirements [data]. Emerging Career Trends for Information Professionals: A Snapshot of Job Titles in Summer 2013. Adapted from http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/about-slis/publications/emerging-career-trends-information-professionals-snapshot-job-titles

Conclusion

Preparing for the Job Market

Be familiar and conversant with technology

Be able to work well with others

Be comfortable in a leadership position

Create an e-portfolio to showcase your talents

Do internship to gain experience

Network to build contacts

Personalize cover letters for each job you apply to