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.

1. Today’s Information
Professionals
How Did I Get Here and How Can You?

2. Sue Wolford

3. Rachel Rubin

4. Susan Yutzey

5. Linda Swarlis

6. http://columbusschoolforgirls.libguides.com/coasist

7. Linda Swarlis

8. Nancy Lensenmayer

9. CO-ASIS&T : May 13, 2013
Nancy Lensenmayer

10.  Lecturer, School of Library and Information
Science, Kent State University
 Program Director, Education and Professional
Development, OCLC

11. Reference Librarian Reference Librarian Mgr, Public Services
OCLC Library

12. • Support & Training Specialist
• Corporate Trainer/Consultant
• Director, Education &
Professional Development
Instructor
Lecturer
Instructor Consultant and Trainer
• Public, Academic, Special Libraries
• Consortia

13. 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

14.  Develop OCLC reference training materials
and train regional network staff

17. Digital Library Delegation - Russia

21. 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

22.  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!

23. Nancy Lensenmayer

24. Today’s Information
Professionals
How Did I Get Here and How Can You?