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LITA Blog » Blog Archive » Jump-starting a career as a digital librarian

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“The skills of digital librarianship are more crucial than ever, and these same skills are in high demand outside the field, from tech startups undertaking digitization projects to digital humanities centers bringing together professors, computer scientists and information technologists.  “Jump-Start Your Career As a Digital Librarian: A LITA Guide,” published by ALA Neal-Schuman, helps readers map out a career in this fast-growing field.”

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10 things every new IT admin needs to know | TechRepublic

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10 things every new IT admin needs to know | TechRepublic.

Infographic: Rise of the Mobile Strategist | TechRepublic

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Infographic: Rise of the Mobile Strategist | TechRepublic.

Big Data recruitment: Making the move from information management to data science | TechRepublic

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“Big Data will provide companies with unprecedented information. It will also provide lucrative careers for IT folks who are willing to take the plunge.”

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Big data skills: Should data scientist be your next job? | TechRepublic

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Big data skills: Should data scientist be your next job? | TechRepublic.

Information Space | The Necessity of Information Scientists and iSchools: Separating Technology from ‘Magic’

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The Necessity of Information Scientists and iSchools: Separating Technology from ‘Magic’ via Information Space @ Syracuse University iSchool

Sheryl Sandberg, Facebook COO, Has Some Career Advice For You

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Sheryl Sandberg, Facebook COO, Has Some Career Advice For You.

Hurst Associates: Digitization 101 Blog — Is Now the Time for Librarians

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Great article for alternative librarianship areas.

Hurst Associates: Digitization 101 — Is Now the Time for Librarians

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“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.”

 

Mashable: 5 User-Friendly Tools for Building Your Online Portfolio

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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!”

Next Year’s Model — The Digital Shift

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Next Year’s Model — The Digital Shift.