Conversation Starter

Up-Cycled: The Delicate, and Often Frustrating, Balance of being the 'New' Librarian as a Seasoned Information Professional.

A new position can be excited and daunting. There is always an adjustment period as one learns the culture of a new organization. However, having significant experience in the profession often facilitates a set of frustrations that may not be anticipated by the employee or the employer. Hear from librarians fresh from the job switch as they detail challenges in being new, but seasoned librarian professionals. Join the discussion to build upon strategies for avoiding common pitfalls and creating expectations that lead to a successful transition for both parties.

Meeting Type: Conversation Starter

Interests: Career Advice, Human Resources, Leadership, Librarianship, Mentoring, Personnel and Staffing, Professional Development, Recruitment, Training, Virtual Communities and Libraries

Type of Library: Academic, Community College, Information-related Organization, Public, Research Library, Seeking Employment, State Library

Sponsors: ALA

Cost: Included with full conference registration.

Open/Close: Open

Speaker(s)

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  Dawn (Nikki) Cannon-Rech

  Information Services Librarian
  Georgia Southern University
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  Lauren McMillan

  Reference and Instruction Librarian
  Armstrong University