Letters to a Young Librarian: Ten Things I Didn’t Learn in Library School, Academic Edition.
Category Archives: MLIS
Sheryl Sandberg, Facebook COO, Has Some Career Advice For You
Hurst Associates: Digitization 101 Blog — Is Now the Time for Librarians
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.”
The Digital Shift — The Best Sites for Collaborative Online Studying
SoshiTech — 5 Ways to Leverage LinkedIn in Your Career
Information Space >> Internships Aren’t Everything: Alternative Ways To Spend Your Summer
The Digital Shift: Sarah Ludwig’s Picks: Top Tech Tools
Sarah Ludwig’s Picks: Top Tech Tools — The Digital Shift.
Social bookmarking, citation, collaboration, programming and blogging tools are highlighted.
Mashable: 5 User-Friendly Tools for Building Your Online Portfolio
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!”
The Search Principle: Why I leave a paper trail & author a wiki
Twitter recommendations to all Canadian LIS students wanting to build a social network.
via Why I leave a paper trail & author a wiki | The Search Principle blog.
Information Space: Advice and Tips for Library School from a First Year MLIS Student
Information Space:Â Advice and Tips for Library School from a First Year MLIS Student.
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