Alternate Librarianship

By: Judine SlaughterOrganizer, Careers in Federal Libraries

You as a …

Web Manager

Database Administrator

SharePoint Developer

Mentor

Careers in Federal Libraries Definition of Alternate Librarianship ALA Core Competencies Matching CUA Courses and My Job Functions USAJobs.gov – Example job posting

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CiFL is a organization, which shares information about alternate librarianship positions. You can join this group on LinkedIn, Google Groups, Facebook and Twitter.

Did you know? There are many alternate librarian careers in the

Federal government. Embedded librarians don’t necessary have the

series 1401.

Careers in Federal Libraries (CiFL)

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Integrated into small work teams◦ Approachable and show Interest

Establishing strong relationships◦ Listens and Inquires

Transformative◦ Adaptable to change

From David Shumaker, The Embedded Librarian http://bit.ly/zFPK4j

Definition of Alternate or Embedded Librarianship

Do the same functions as a traditional librarian

Don’t work in the traditional brick and mortal library buildings

Alternate Librarians

Like using new technology. Love solving a good mystery. Enjoy helping people.

How do I use these skills?

Official title: Program Analyst (series 0343) Job tasks: Web Content Manager, Database Administrator, FOIA Coordinator and Mentor at the Federal Aviation Administration.

A little bit about me

The American Library Association has specific core competencies for librarians.

I will match the competencies to: Related Library and Information Science

(MLIS) courses at Catholic University of America (CUA), and

My corresponding job functions

You could be an alternate librarian

1. Organize your closet, books, or computer files, etc.

Learn more from the CUA Course: 551- Organization of Information

My corresponding job functions: Web Content Manager and Database Administrator

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2. Develop methods to store resources

Learn more from the CUA Courses : 606 – Catalog and Classification, and 647 - Preservation

My corresponding job function: Database Administrator

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3. Use and learn new technology

Learn more from the CUA Courses: 555 – Information Systems in Libraries, 610 - Internet Search and Web Design, and 756 – Systems Analysis and Evaluation

My corresponding job function: Database Administrator

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4. Create ways access to information

Learn more from the CUA Course : 553- Information Sources and Services

My corresponding job function: Database Administrator

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5. Perform research for special subjects

Learn more with the CUA Course : 675 – Research Methods756 – Systems Analysis and Evaluation

My corresponding job functions: Web Content Manager and Database Administrator

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6. Help others to continue their education

Learn more with the CUA Course : 644 – Information Literacy and Instructional Design

My corresponding job functions: Mentoring and Toastmasters International

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7. Lead others and develop partnerships

Learn more with the CUA Course : 888 – Management, and 876- Marketing

My corresponding job function: Database Administrator

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8. Promote freedom of information

Learn more with the CUA Course : 557 – Libraries and Information in Society

My corresponding job functions: Web Content Manager & FOIA Specialist

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Serves as team leader Responsible for planning, developing and

directing strategic analyses, studies Provides leadership and program guidance Develops management systems

Visit: http://www.littleurl.net/a94ee3Closes March 26, 2012

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