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LinkedIn and the MLIS Job Search | Information Space

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MLIS students, and librarians in general, are possessed of singular skills that are valuable in a variety of positions, but they’re not always sure what those positions might be.

While searching LinkedIn recently, I stumbled upon some really interesting Library and Information Science Professionals in job titles and with career paths that some might consider unusual or even out of reach. The thing about LinkedIn is that this is what it should be used for. LinkedIn is not just a place to put up a profile and wait to see what happens. It is an amazing job search/research tool that Library and Information Science professionals should be easily able to navigate and come up with very valuable information.

See the full article: LinkedIn and the MLIS Job Search  | Information Space

Not discussed in depth in the article are the LIS groups MLIS students may want to consider joining. These include:

  • Canadian Library Association
  • Special Libraries Association
  • American Library Association
  • CILIP: Library, Information and Knowledge Professionals
  • Information Science and LIS
  • code4lib
  • New Academic Librarians: Networking to success
  • LIS Career Options
  • Library Technician Students in Canada
  • INALJ- The I need a Library job Group
  • Your University Alumni Group

How Social Media is Changing Mentorship | Mashable

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In our professional lives, mentors make a difference. Whether you’re looking for that promotion or need help starting your own business, mentorship can often be the key ingredient to success.

But don’t just take my word for it — statistics also prove the benefit of having a great mentor. Professionals who have mentors make between $5,610 and $22,450 more annually than those on their own. 

In today’s digitally-connected world, it’s easier than ever to connect with the movers and shakers in your industry and solicit advice and mentorship. So how do you use social media tools to find the mentor your business needs? And what’s the etiquette for using tools like Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn to connect? Let’s take a look.

For the full article see: How Social Media is Changing Mentorship | Mashable.

Topics discussed:

  • Find A Mentor On Social Networks
  • Connect Personally Using Social Media
  • Bring Groups Together, Plane Rides Not Required
  • Go To Class In Your Pajamas

Congratulations Graduate! Eleven Reasons Why I Will Never Hire You | Mark O’Toole

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Congratulations Graduate! Eleven Reasons Why I Will Never Hire You | Mark O’Toole

Taking Embedded Librarianship To the Next Level | ALA TechSource

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Taking Embedded Librarianship To the Next Level | ALA TechSource

5 Ways To Tell If You Need A Career Change | Forbes

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5 critical ways to determine reliably and effectively if you should change careers, and once you get hip to these signs, you’ll be able to answer for yourself in a heartbeat, “Should I stay or should I go?”

via 5 Ways To Tell If You Need A Career Change | Forbes.

A few years ago, I made the decision to leave a great career that paid very well and go back to school. It was a great decision for my personal growth, although it was hard to leave the people I worked with – they were the best part of the job. Reading this article I can say I met 4 out of the 5 critical signs that it was time to leave. I found that just because you are really great at doing something doesn’t equate to actual enjoyment and satisfaction.

Four Ways to Figure Out What You Really Want to Do with Your Life | LifeHacker

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We’ve all hit that point where we can’t figure out exactly what we really want to do with our lives. It can come when you’re 18 or when you’re 50, and it’s always a difficult process to work through. It’s not hopeless, though! Here are a few ways to help you figure it out.

via Four Ways to Figure Out What You Really Want to Do with Your Life  | LifeHacker

The article suggests to:

  • Think About Where You’ll Be in Five Years
  • Write Your Personal Manifesto
  • Volunteer or Shadow Someone in a Job You’re Interested In
  • Dig Into Those Side Projects

UX Magazine | Hey, information architect, what do you do? – #heyia on Tagboard

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UX Magazine | Hey, Information Architect, what do you do? – #heyia on Tagboard

#heyia on Tagboard

 

How I Learned To Stop Comparing Myself To Others, And Love My Own Ideas | Fast Company | Business + Innovation

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How I Learned To Stop Comparing Myself To Others, And Love My Own Ideas | Fast Company | Business + Innovation.

Quotable: “As I tried to navigate my way through the wading pool of rejection, creation, and then rejection again, my biggest downfall wasn’t funding, or a business plan, or office space. It was my habit of constantly comparing myself and my own progress to others that nearly led to my demise.”

Links to Recent Career-Related Articles

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LIS Specific Articles

She Said She Had a “Crush” on Us | Hired Librarians
An interview with Nicole Tekulve, Information Commons Librarian, and Virginia Cairns, Chair of Search Committee/Head of Reference & Instruction.

Remove Your Librarian Glasses | Information Tyrannosaur
This ability to challenge your own perspectives, examine your implicit assumptions, and inquire into the the viewpoints of others is crucial to diversity work, but also to the work we do in our organizations and the work we do as librarians.

Dear Freshmen: What iSchool Seniors Want You to Know | Information Space
As you’ll hear every senior say, and as you will one day realize yourself, your years of college will go by so fast, and you’ll have no idea where your time went.

A Conversation on The Value of the LIS Degree | Information Space
The current conversation around the value of a professional LIS degree recurs on a regular basis. We recognize that this conversation has many sides to it, so to frame a potential dialogue on the topic, Jill Hurst-Wahl (current LIS faculty) and Matthew Gunby (recent MLIS graduate) have considered possible goals of the LIS degree.

Leadership in a Digital Age | American Libraries 
The increasingly digital context brings challenges and opportunities for librarians, library staff, archivists, and museum professionals. New roles and the competencies required to perform them are evolving. One overriding role for all of us is that of the leader.

Dewey-It-Yourself: How to supplement your library school education | Hack Library School
It can be very frustrating to look at job postings and think, “What does that even mean? They didn’t teach me that!” But with an optimistic and do-it-yourself attitude the gap between what you know and what you need to know can shorten.

General Articles

Will getting an advanced degree limit your career options? | LifeHacker
A graduate degree really is an investment, one that could further your knowledge in your field and possibly boost your earning potential. But, as with other types of investments, there are also risks involved.

You Have To Prove You Deserve the Job | FastCompany
The world is flooded with college graduates this month eager to start that shiny new job. Here are a few things to keep in mind if you are looking for a job:

Happiness: Expert Advice On How To Be Happy In Life | Huffington Post
The lowdown behind the newest research on how to get more happy — right now.

What motivates us at work? 7 fascinating studies that give insights – Stephen’s Lighthouse

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What motivates us at work? 7 fascinating studies that give insights – Stephen’s Lighthouse