11. Flexibility
be willing to move
don't forget about rural opportunities
consider corporate, medical, law, public,
university, schools, local government, arts &
entertainment, special, GLAM sector
(Galleries, Libraries, Archives & Musems)
Don't get your heart set on being a … librarian
12. “there's more to it than the "l" word- what
else can I be? Info architect? Knowledge
manager?”
@liber_amoris
13.
14. The Search
Make online job boards work for you
Create a LinkedIn profile (and update it)
Attend conferences and events
Consider your unique skills and how they are
applicable in a library context
16. The Search
Keep at it! (Average is about 6 months)
Take a friend along to events and support
each other
Don’t be afraid to seek professional assistance
(e.g., Zenith and The One Umbrella)
18. “The importance of continuing
professional development in your own
time. Employers can't do your PD for you.”
@sallysetsforth
19. Professional Development
Be responsible for your own development
Plan beyond your formal education
Track your professional development with a
portfolio
Look for skills gaps
Nurture your interests
20. “which skills etc are most needed and
help getting work in a tough market. And
that degrees are great but experience is
needed too”
@TripleThreatLib
21. Attending a Conference
Looking for work?
Look at what the industry will need next
Network, network, network
Got a Job?
Keep your skills up to date
23. New Librarians Symposium
Amazing experience for students, new grads,
new librarians, library technicians and
assistants…
Casual, Exciting and Fun!
Meet other people new to the industry
NLS7 is Next!
24. Mini Conference
Small, one-day conferences
- not as intimidating for first-time speakers!
Submit an abstract
Present to your peers
Practice presentation skills
28. Personal Learning Networks
Start building your network NOW
Lifeline during your studies, research assignments,
your first presentation, job search
… or when you need to ask important questions
PLNs can grow into your professional network
29. Mentoring
Get a Peer Mentor
Find a Mentor
Join the International Librarians Network
(ILN)
Follow Awesome People
32. People in the Profession
!
Pens and phones at the ready!
You’ll want to follow these people…
33. People in the Profession
“But you don’t look like a librarian” - Ruth Kneale
“Design Thinking” - Zaana Howard
“Cool and Collected” - Kim Tairi
“It’s not about the books”- Hugh Rundle
“Digital Engagement” - Mylee Joseph
34. Ruth Kneale
Systems Librarian for the
Advanced Technology Solar
Telescope project
!
Author and Speaker
prezi.com/vz8ec7gy9x3o/bedifferent/
!
@desertlibrarian
38. Mylee Joseph
State Library of New South Wales
!
Project Leader - Innovation
Project
!
Social Media for Libraries
!
@myleejoseph
Photo: Flickr, Shanachietour
40. How ALIA can help you
Accreditation! Keeping education relevant &
recognised
Employment! Elists, Job ads, Industry connections
Advocacy! Local and National support
Events! Conferences, PD opportunities, Trivia Nights
Access! INCITE, Journals, Databases, elists
41. Student Membership
$82 per year
Digital access to INCITE,
journals & databases
Elists and job ads
PD Postings
Discounts at
conferences
