Reimagining the Information Profession
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I reflect on how info pros can best leverage our skills and expertise while addressing the often radically changed needs and expectations of our organizations. Presented at the Rocky Mountain SLA 2021 Mini-Conference.
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- 1. Reimagining the Information Profession Mary Ellen Bates BatesInfo.com Sept. 30, 2021 RMSLA 8th Annual Mini-Conference
- 3. BatesInfo.com Thinking like an intrapreneur Is the library easy to find, in your users' workflow contexts? How easy is it to find and talk with a librarian? How responsive do your patrons say you are? Have you asked them lately? 3
- 4. BatesInfo.com Your intrapreneurial mindset Ask “why?” Be curious, question the status quo; no yeah-buts Ask “why not?” Find others who creatively get around institutional obstacles 4
- 5. BatesInfo.com Your intrapreneurial mindset Look for ways to partner & collaborate, not just “serve” Be known for playing well with others Seek out opportunities for change “How could we make this better?” 5
- 6. BatesInfo.com Your intrapreneurial mindset Challenge your assumptions regularly Scare yourself regularly Learn to live at the edge of your comfort zone Be prepared to act-as until it feels natural 6
- 7. BatesInfo.com Your intrapreneurial mindset Fail fast, learn fast Become (more) comfortable with failing Learn from every experience Be prepared for pushback, and engage 7
- 8. BatesInfo.com Intrapreneurial super-power: when stakeholders just don't get it
- 9. BatesInfo.com YOU can change… WHO you are talking with Are they potential library users or stakeholders? WHAT you say Are you talking aboutTHEIR concerns and outcomes? HOW you say it Are you listening or just talking? 9
- 10. BatesInfo.com YOU can change… WHEN you say it Are you consistently talking when they are paying attention? WHERE you say it Are you engaged and participating where your various stakeholders are? 10
- 11. BatesInfo.com Thriving as a 2022 info pro 11
- 12. BatesInfo.com Cue up the reality-check conversations Your virtual listening tour Uncover your unknown unknowns Learn how users talk about their needs and your value 12
- 13. BatesInfo.com New expectations about our skill sets Where can we make a difference now? What new roles do we need to play in 2022? What certificates or "mini-degrees" can address specific skills – project management, API development, semantic enrichment, etc? 13
- 14. BatesInfo.com New expectations about info/data "You've done it all virtually for 18 months; who needs a library?" "Why can't I do whatever I want with this content?" "Why are we paying for content we can find on the web?" 14
- 15. BatesInfo.com New ways of showing ROI In a TDM world, focus on outcomes, not downloads Identify and curate open access data sets, knowledge models ID info silos, facilitate resource coordination 15
- 16. BatesInfo.com New ways of showing ROI Be seen as part of your org's innovations Create a advanced-tech lab Host meet-ups, user groups, API hackathons Lurk on Slack channels Learn/teach software and data skills with LibraryCarpentry.org 16
- 17. BatesInfo.com 17
- 18. BatesInfo.com Slides at BatesInfo.com (or email me) Mary Ellen Bates mbates@BatesInfo.com BatesInfo.com LinkedIn/Facebook: MaryEllenBates +1 303 772 7095 18