 Jim Rettig, Keynote Speaker |
Program (Watch here for continuous updates and times) Speaker Bio Info 10:00 A.M. - 10:50 A.M. Central TimeKeynote Talk Jim Rettig Jim Rettig, keynote speaker Twenty First Century Library Careers Enter Online Program 11:00 A.M. - 11:50 A.M.Central TRACK A Putting Yourself Out There: Online Professional Networking for Librarians Meredith Farkas, Norwich University Could your blog lead to a book deal? Could your network on Twitter get you a job? Along with having a great resume and cover letter, developing a professional network online can benefit the careers of new and experienced librarians alike. Farkas, whose blog did lead to a book deal, will discuss various venues and opportunities for networking online as well as important tips for building an audience or network and managing one's online persona. Enter Online Program TRACK B Writing an Impressive Resume Morgan Cadwalader, Alliance Library System Need help creating a new impressive resume that will stand out from the rest? Need help revamping your resume to reflect any continuing education and experience? Need help revamping your resume for a career change? Please join Morgan Cadwalader, Human Resources Administrator, from Alliance Library System as she explains some tips and the basics of creating winning, impressive resumes that will help you stand out from the rest and help get you into interviews. At the end of the seminar, you should be prepared to create an impressive resume for any employer! Enter Online Program TRACK C International Opportunities for Librarians Kitty Pope, Alliance Library System Want to work in another country? Kitty will speak about international work opportunities and experiences for library staff. Enter Online Program 12:00 P.M. - 12:30 P.M. Central - BREAK 12:30 P.M. - 1:20 P.M. Central Time (Concurrent Sessions) TRACK A Corporate Pro: Know What it Takes Christi Confetti Higgins, Sun, and Cindy Hill, Hill Information Consulting Group Learn from two corporate librarians about what it takes to be a corporate information professional: skills, personality, pace, setting and more. Hear about examples of topics and trends being tackled by corporate information pros and the skills needed to play in this information space. They will also discuss communicating the value of the corporate information professional and key sites to connect with for positions in the corporate info world. It's all about connecting, sharing and making an impact on the organizations business. This will be a fun and interactive session. Enter Online Program TRACK B Great Interview Skills: How to Complete A Successful Interview Morgan Cadwalader, Alliance Library System Everyone gets nervous for interviews; even the most experienced interviewer. Are you new to interviewing; would you like to refresh your interviewing skills; or would you just like to get helpful tips for interviewing? Please join Morgan Cadwalader, Human Resources Administrator, from Alliance Library System as she covers the different types of interviews you may encounter, preparing and organizing for interviews, and tips and tricks for difficult interview questions and situations. At the end of the seminar, you should be better prepared and feel more comfortable in any interview situation! Enter Online Program TRACK C Life After Librarianship Barbara McFadden Allen, Committee on Institutional Cooperation Librarians bring to the workforce a plethora of great skills, including the ability to analyze and synthesize large amounts of information and data, and the ability to bring out the real questions and motivations that underlie many interactions. In this session, we’ll discuss how to capitalize on these skills, how to fill “gaps” in your professional background and preparation, and how to broaden your professional objectives beyond the traditional field of librarianship. Whether you’re interested in pursuing a new career now, or just interested in making sure you’re prepared for opportunities that might appear in the future, this session will help you think differently about your options. You’ve got skills! Learn how to make them shine. Enter Online Program 1:30 P.M. - 2:20 P.M. Central Time (Concurrent Sessions) TRACK A Continual Professional Improvement -- Beyond the MLS Marianne Steadley, University of Illinois GSLIS NEW technology, NEW knowledge, NEW groups of patrons, NEW information needs, NEW library services. Keeping up with all that is NEW and refreshing what is OLD can be difficult, while at the same time indispensable for professional growth and sustaining competency. This session will discuss the variety of ways mid-career professionals can learn new and improve existing skills and knowledge by taking advantage of the many options available for continuing education. Enter Online Program TRACK B Starting Your Own Consulting Business Tom Peters, TAP Information Services Tom Peters will talk about the challenges, responsibilities, and rewards of starting and running your own business to support libraries and library-related organizations. He will cover start-up procedures, outreach efforts, time and project management techniques, networking with colleagues, tech support, working with clients, continuing to contribute to the profession, etc. Enter Online Program TRACK C Working for a Federal Library Patricia Alderman, National Defense Library Nancy Faget Did you know that the average annual salary for all librarians in the Federal Government was $80,873 in 2007? You can work in a school, public, academic, medical, law, and other special library in a federal agency which might be located anywhere in the world. Join us to learn about the types of jobs available to you and the process for getting hired. Discover opportunities for internships, practicums, field experiences, and fellowships. Enter Online Program 2:30 P.M. - 3:00 P.M. Central Time - BREAK 3:00 P.M. -3:50 P.M. Central Time TRACK A …A rose by any other name…”; a day in the life of a hospital- based medical librarian. Roy Jones, OSF saint Francis and Peg Burnette, University of Illinois at Chicago Library of the Health Sciences-Peoria While there are differences in the practice of hospital librarianship, you will see in our services and activities many parallels which are common across the field of Library Science. During our discussion, we will explore the skills and knowledge base necessary to the modern hospital setting, as well as what job opportunities exist within Illinois. We will investigate the following: Budgets, Committee Participation, Copyright, Library Services, Licensing Issues, Personnel Issues, Software/Database Familiarity, Employment Opportunities Enter Online Program TRACK B Top Mistakes Job Seekers Make From a Library Recruiter Elisa Topper, Library Associates Finding a job is a job by itself and is a learned skill. Learn from a seasoned librarian/ recruiter for information professionals the key mistakes that applicants make in applying for employment. Whether unemployed or considering other employment options, you will gain information to aid you in your career. Enter Online Program 4:00 P.M. - 4:50 P.M. Central Time TRACK A Teaching Online: Distance Education is the "In" Way to Learn Rose Chenoweth, Alliance Library System The cost of gas, working full time, living hours from an appropriate school, or commitments of family life keep people from attending college onsite. Distance education may be their only option to get that degree that will qualify them for their dream job. Teaching online is a rewarding second job with many wonderful opportunities. Learn about the types of training and skills needed to teach online, the types of opportunities available, and what it is really like to teach online. Enter Online Program TRACK B Public and Rural Librarianship Sonja Morgwain, Mark and Emily Turner Library, Maine Enter Online Program Online Salon |