New Job Title: Innovation Catalyst Librarian | Information Tyrannosaur.
I have to admit that I do indeed follow 4 out of the 6 blogs Andy lists (TechCrunch, Gizmodo, Engadget and Mashable), as well as 3 of the 6 magazines online (FastCompany, HBR and Wired). Stephen Abram of Stephen’s Lighthouse posts on Educause and comments on these posts, so I find following him of more value than Educause Review.
I list my go to resources here.
“Scanning the recent news articles about the LFL movement reveals something else, too. More often than not, those interviewed acknowledge the sense of community and collegiality that grow up around the little libraries.” Â via Little Free Libraries | Office Hours.
Little Free Library Revolution Takes Root in Calgary from openfile.ca March 20, 2012
“Meet the latest tech superheroes: school librarians. According to School Library Journal’s 2012 School Technology Survey, media specialists are leading the charge to bring new media, mobile devices, social apps, and web-based technologies into our nation’s classrooms.”
Great article for alternative librarianship areas.
Hurst Associates: Digitization 101 — Is Now the Time for Librarians
Quotables
“Graduates enter the workforce fresh with new ideas and a willingness to put those ideas into motion. I have seen graduates hired because they are willing to demonstrate a desire to make a difference and to help an organization dream big.”
“Working in non-traditional settings is an area that graduates need to tap into because it is a growth area.”
5 User-Friendly Tools for Building Your Online Portfolio.
“An online portfolio allows you to compile what makes you employable — it should include things like your resume, cover letter, references, certifications, transcripts and any examples of your work (including writing samples, press clips, artwork or lesson plans). Plus, you should include basic contact information, such as a phone number and email, and more modern information, like a Twitter handle, LinkedIn profile, or Facebook URL. Put all of this into one online package that’s easy to browse and voilà — you have an online portfolio!”
