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On Librarianship
This document is a presentation by Matthew "Buzzy" Nielsen about why being a librarian is cooler than most people think. It dispels stereotypes about librarians by highlighting famous librarians like Melvil Dewey and discussing the variety of tasks librarians perform beyond just checking out books, such as children's programming and helping patrons with technology. Nielsen explains that he loves being a librarian because no two days are the same, libraries help people, and the job involves continually learning and seeing new technologies while going into the community. The presentation also addresses misconceptions that a degree is not needed for the job and that libraries only exist in small towns.
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On Librarianship
- 1. Confessions of alocal(ish) guybrarian Or why being a librarian is much cooler than you think Presented by: Matthew “Buzzy” Nielsen Assistant Director, North Bend Public Library This presentation is licensed under a Creative Commons 3.0 Attribution November 2, 2009 United States license. For more information, visit http://www.creativecommons.org.
- 2. The stereotypical librarian Source: Archie McPhee
- 3. And the not-so-stereotypical Source: http://www.cinemotions.com
- 4. Famous librarians Melvil Dewey Source: Oregon State Library
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- 6. Famous librarians Mao Zedong Source: Richard.Fisher on Flickr
- 7. Famous librarians Batgirl Source: Wizard Magazine (2006)
- 8. A question What doyou think a librarian does?
- 9. What lots ofpeople think “It must be nice to be able to read all day. ”
- 10. It’s all aboutthe books Image source: "Pile of Books in the Prague Library," callumscott2 on Flickr
- 11. And books arepretty darn cool Image source: “bookshelf," chotda on Flickr
- 12. But it’s notjust about books Image sources: "All of my DVDs," nickstone333 on Flickr " A few CDs," Spushnik on Flickr
- 13. In fact, it’snot just about checking stuff out. Children’s storytimes Checking stuff out and programming Making library items findable Selecting and managing library materials Lectures and public programming Teaching classes Answering questions Helping people with (Unclogging toilets) computers and technology
- 14. Why I lovebeing a librarian (cleverly disguised as a rundown of what I did last week)
- 15. Why I lovebeing a librarian FREE! (1) People like libraries.
- 16. Why I lovebeing a librarian (2) We help people. Image source: epSos.de on Flickr
- 17. Why I lovebeing a librarian (3) No two days are the same. Image source (drunk guys): stev.ie on Flickr
- 18. Why I lovebeing a librarian (4) We’re continually learning.
- 19. Why I lovebeing a librarian (5) Seeing the latest technology. Image source: http://www.sonystyle.com
- 20. Why I lovebeing a librarian (6) Going out into the community.
- 21. Why I lovebeing a librarian (7) Thinking of new ways to reach people.
- 22. Other misconceptions “ Youmean you need a degree to do that? ”
- 23. My path tolibrarianship
- 24. A myriad ofacronyms Master of Library Science Master of Information and Library Science Master of Library and Information Science Master of Science in Information + Master of Public Policy
- 25. Jack of morethan one trade?
- 26. What to dowith a library degree
- 27. A question What do you think you can do with a library degree?
- 28. “ That townhas a library? ”
- 29. A starting point Source: http://www.currycountylibraries.org
- 30. Libraries in allshapes & sizes Ann Arbor District Library (Public Library) University of Michigan Libraries (Academic Library) Pacific High School Library Oregon State Library (School Library) (Special Library) Image sources: University of Michigan, Ann Arbor District Library, Tedder on Wikipedia, Oregon State Library
- 32. It’s not justat libraries
- 33. You’re a masterof something that everyone needs Master of Science in Information
- 34. You’re a masterof something that everyone needs Information
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- 36. Thank you. Check usout on the Web: http://info.cclsd.org./non Follow us on Twitter: @nblib Download this presentation on slideshare: http://www.slideshare.net/nbpl/on-librarianship