This document provides a summary of October Ivins' career experience and areas of expertise. It lists her educational background, including degrees from UNC Chapel Hill Library in 1974-1985, UNC Chapel Hill SILS in 1985-1987, and LSU Baton Rouge Library in 1987-1995. It also outlines her work experience at UT Austin SILS from 1995-1998, Publist.com from 1998-2000, Booktech.com from 2000-2001, and as an independent consultant from 2001-present. The document then discusses how her definition of an information professional has loosened over time to include various managerial roles. It concludes by listing topics she provides career coaching and mentoring on, such as choosing jobs

1. October Ivins, MLS
october.ivins@mindspring.com
Panel 1
October 4, 2016

2.  UNC Chapel Hill Library 1974/85
 UNC Chapel Hill SILS 1985/87
 LSU Baton Rouge Library, 1987/95
 UT Austin, SILS doctoral student 1995/98
 Publist.com, Director of Strategic Relationships
1998/2000
 Booktech.com, Chief Knowledge Officer 2000/01
 Independent Consultant July 2001-
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3. Definition looser over time
• Room to grow
• University support for managers
• Content Expert vs. Managerial Expert
• Professional conferences and service ALA, NCLA,
Charleston, NASIG, SSP (1981 - 88)
• Senior administrator, cross division
• Library director
• Fellow students
• Supervisors
• Colleagues – first consulting
• Clients
• Mentees/ Proteges
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4. ◦ Classes to take
◦ Reviewing position announcements
◦ Choosing positions
◦ First and subsequent jobs
◦ Supervisor issues
◦ Relocating
◦ Reviewing job offers – even turning down
◦ Phone interview questions and practice
◦ Tenure considerations
◦ Coaching for publication
◦ Professional associations and meetings
◦ Nominate for awards
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5. October Ivins, MLS
october.ivins@mindspring.com