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CSU Res School ALIA Presentation 2014
- 1. What I WishI’d Known in Library School Julia Garnett ALIA State Manager, NSW @ALIAsmNSW
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- 3. Customer Service & Marketing QUTLibrary Cataloguing my background…
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- 5. “What is amonograph anyway?”
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- 7. Career Paths Assistant No qualification Professional Bachelor,Post Grad Dip or Masters or, current students Manager Technician TAFE qualification Extensive experience, higher qualifications in allied discipline e.g. IT; organisational management
- 8. “there's more librariansthan jobs. Every vacancy will have heaps of applicants, so rejection doesn't mean you suck.” @siandart
- 9. “Lack of jobprospects. Can be a long road.” @DaveHoneybone
- 10. “Basically your jobmay end up being IT . Are you ok with this?” @siandart
- 11. Flexibility be willing tomove don't forget about rural opportunities consider corporate, medical, law, public, university, schools, local government, arts & entertainment, special, GLAM sector (Galleries, Libraries, Archives & Musems) Don't get your heart set on being a … librarian
- 12. “there's more toit than the "l" word- what else can I be? Info architect? Knowledge manager?” @liber_amoris
- 14. The Search Make onlinejob boards work for you Create a LinkedIn profile (and update it) Attend conferences and events Consider your unique skills and how they are applicable in a library context
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- 16. The Search Keep atit! (Average is about 6 months) Take a friend along to events and support each other Don’t be afraid to seek professional assistance (e.g., Zenith and The One Umbrella)
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- 18. “The importance ofcontinuing professional development in your own time. Employers can't do your PD for you.” @sallysetsforth
- 19. Professional Development Be responsiblefor your own development Plan beyond your formal education Track your professional development with a portfolio Look for skills gaps Nurture your interests
- 20. “which skills etcare most needed and help getting work in a tough market. And that degrees are great but experience is needed too” @TripleThreatLib
- 21. Attending a Conference Lookingfor work? Look at what the industry will need next Network, network, network Got a Job? Keep your skills up to date
- 22. Information Online Take advantageof ALIA member and student rates Follow @InfoOnline for updates 2-6 February 2015 in Sydney
- 23. New Librarians Symposium Amazingexperience for students, new grads, new librarians, library technicians and assistants… Casual, Exciting and Fun! Meet other people new to the industry NLS7 is Next!
- 24. Mini Conference Small, one-dayconferences - not as intimidating for first-time speakers! Submit an abstract Present to your peers Practice presentation skills
- 25. "Unconference" LibraryCamp Unmeash ! Run by attendees,for attendees The program is put together on the day Relevant, recent topics Heaps of enthusiasm and inspiration!
- 26. “get on twitterand build professional connections & a personal learning network. It can be an important lifeline in your career .” @lyndelleg
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- 28. Personal Learning Networks Startbuilding your network NOW Lifeline during your studies, research assignments, your first presentation, job search … or when you need to ask important questions PLNs can grow into your professional network
- 29. Mentoring Get a PeerMentor Find a Mentor Join the International Librarians Network (ILN) Follow Awesome People
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- 31. Resources International Librarians Network http://ilnetwork.wordpress.com Zenith http://www.zenmgt.com TheOne Umbrella http://www.oneumbrella.com.au
- 32. People in theProfession ! Pens and phones at the ready! You’ll want to follow these people…
- 33. People in theProfession “But you don’t look like a librarian” - Ruth Kneale “Design Thinking” - Zaana Howard “Cool and Collected” - Kim Tairi “It’s not about the books”- Hugh Rundle “Digital Engagement” - Mylee Joseph
- 34. Ruth Kneale Systems Librarianfor the Advanced Technology Solar Telescope project ! Author and Speaker prezi.com/vz8ec7gy9x3o/bedifferent/ ! @desertlibrarian
- 35. Zaana Howard Lecturer &Trainer ! Design Thinking ! zaanahoward.com ! @zaana
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- 37. Hugh Rundle Info Management& Kew Librarian ! Blogger, Tweeter, Thinker ! hughrundle.net ! @hughrundle
- 38. Mylee Joseph State Libraryof New South Wales ! Project Leader - Innovation Project ! Social Media for Libraries ! @myleejoseph Photo: Flickr, Shanachietour
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- 40. How ALIA canhelp you Accreditation! Keeping education relevant & recognised Employment! Elists, Job ads, Industry connections Advocacy! Local and National support Events! Conferences, PD opportunities, Trivia Nights Access! INCITE, Journals, Databases, elists
- 41. Student Membership $82 peryear Digital access to INCITE, journals & databases Elists and job ads PD Postings Discounts at conferences
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- 44. Get Involved Professional DevelopmentScheme Groups Write for INCITE or ALJ Go to events and conferences Get online & follow fun people
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- 46. ALIA Resources @AliaNational Elists: alia.org.au/our-communities/connect-us/ elists Groups:alia.org.au/our-communities/aliagroups PD Scheme: Judy.Brooker@alia.org.au NSW State Manager: Julia.Garnett@alia.org.au
- 47. “don’t wait tograduate before entering the library profession” @jzgarnett
- 48. Consider different careerpaths Be in charge of your own professional development Get involved in the profession Join ALIA Find a mentor and a PLN
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Editor's Notes
- #2 CSU Residential School
- #5 See https://twitter.com/jzgarnett/status/426496985487921152
- #29 This was something I learned at QUT, try for a mix of students and professionals
- #30 Mentor may be someone who agrees to be your mentor, or just someone you look to for advice, or whose career you follow (or twitter stalk).
- #31 http://ilnetwork.wordpress.com
- #35 Systems Librarian for the Advanced Technology Solar Telescope project National Observatory in Arizona
- #37 Swinburne University
- #38 Boroondara, Victoria
- #39 From Wagga Wagga