today's information professionals:how did i get here and how can you?
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Here is the presentation from our event. Have you ever wondered how today’s Information Professionals got their start? How they keep up with the ever changing demands of technology and information needs? Or how you too can have a career as an Information Professional? Join us for our upcoming panel presentation and discussion with Linda Swarlis, Nancy Lensenmayer, Rachel Rubin, Sue Wolford, and Susan Yutzey at the State Library of Ohio.TRANSCRIPT
Today’s Information Professionals
How Did I Get Here and How Can You?
Sue Wolford
Rachel Rubin
Susan Yutzey
Linda Swarlis
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Linda Swarlis
Nancy Lensenmayer
How Did I Get Here & How Can You?CO-ASIS&T : May 13, 2013
Nancy Lensenmayer
Lecturer, School of Library and Information Science, Kent State University
Program Director, Education and Professional Development, OCLC
Where Is “Here?” Today?
How Did I Get Here?
Reference Librarian Reference Librarian Mgr, Public ServicesOCLC Library
How Did I Get Here?
LIBRARY AUTOMATION CONSULTING/TRAINING
• Support & Training Specialist• Corporate Trainer/Consultant• Director, Education & Professional Development
Instructor Lecturer
Instructor
Consultant and Trainer• Public, Academic, Special Libraries• Consortia
How Did I Get Here?
LIBRARY AUTOMATION CONSULTING/TRAINING
Reference Librarian Reference Librarian • Mgr, Public Services, OCLC Library• Support & Training Specialist• Corporate Trainer/Consultant• Director, Education & Professional Development
Instructor Lecturer
Instructor
Consultant and Trainer• Public, Academic, Special Libraries• Consortia
Develop OCLC reference training materials and train regional network staff
What Do You Do When You’re Here?
Professional Development for Librarians
Digital Library Delegation - Russia
IFLA/OCLC Fellowship Program
Global Networking, Technology Based-Library Services, Library Best Practices, Professional Development
How Did I Get Here?
LIBRARY AUTOMATION CONSULTING/TRAINING
Reference Librarian Reference Librarian • Mgr, Public Services, OCLC Library• Support & Training Specialist• Corporate Trainer/Consultant• Director, Education & Professional Development
Instructor Lecturer
Instructor
Consultant and Trainer• Public, Academic, Special Libraries• Consortia
1. Identify your professional passions. 2. Fashion your career and own it! 3. Network and be visible. 4. Step outside your comfort zone (knots). 5. Remain true to your values. 6. Be open and flexible. 7. Strive to shine and go the extra mile. 8. Enjoy!
How Can You Get Here? 8 Tips
Nancy Lensenmayer
Today’s Information Professionals
How Did I Get Here and How Can You?