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Judine Slaughter's presentation on alternate library careers in the Federal government.
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Alternate Librarianship By: Judine Slaughter Organizer, Careers in Federal Libraries You as a … Web Manager Database Administrator SharePoint Developer Mentor
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Alternate Librarianship

By: Judine SlaughterOrganizer, Careers in Federal Libraries

You as a …

Web Manager

Database Administrator

SharePoint Developer

Mentor

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

You will learn about:

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HousekeepingUse the webinar panel to:

◦Select or change your audio options◦IM questions to CiFL staff

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– I’m going to ask for your opinion. You’ll use your cell phones to respond just like on American Idol.

– You’ll participate by sending a text message. After you send, wait a minute to see your results compared to others.

– TIPS

You can participate

1. Standard texting rates only (worst case US $0.20)2. Polleverywhere.com does not retain your phone number3. Capitalization doesn’t matter, but spaces and spelling do

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How To Vote via TextingEXAMPLE

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Tell me:

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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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Tell me:

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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

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Do the same functions as a traditional librarian

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

Alternate Librarians

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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

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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

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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

If you like to …

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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

If you like to …

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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

If you like to …

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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

If you like to …

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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

If you like to …

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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

If you like to …

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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

If you like to …

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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

If you like to …

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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

USAJobs.gov

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Tell me

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View additional presentations to learn more.Please provide your comments or ask questions.

◦ Sarah Scruggs – Medical Librarianhttp://slidesha.re/x8CfR2

◦ Virginia Sanchez – Reports Officer Editorhttp://slidesha.re/yyxPaT

◦ Edwin Morris – Knowledge Managementhttp://slidesha.re/x9Y48E

Continue the conversation

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Questions?

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While the core values and principles of librarianship remain constant, the tools and techniques necessary to accomplish professional goals continue to change.

“The Portable MLIS: Insights from the Experts”By: Ken Haycock and Brooke E. Sheldon

Remember

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You’re Awesome


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