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Changing Role of Librarians
Job Advertisement Trends for Information Professionals
Stephanie Bailey LIS6303.721S14
Overview of Contents
Introduction
Emerging Job Titles
Job Requirements
Job Responsibilities
Knowledge, Skills and Competencies
Conclusion – Preparing for a Career in the Current Job Market
Introduction
Competitive and fast-paced job market
Technology’s impact on the field of information
Traditional role vs. information and technology-centered role
Traditional Vs Technology-Centered Jobs
53%30%
17%Traditional Library JobsTechnology-Centered Jobs
San Jose State University. (2013). Job Types [data]. Emerging Career Trends for Information Professionals: A Snapshot of Job Titles in Summer 2013. Adapted from http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/about-slis/publications/emerging-career-trends-information-professionals-snapshot-job-titles
Job Titles
Emerging Job Titles
Digital Librarian
Outreach Librarian
Electronic Resources Librarian
Metadata Librarian
Systems Librarian
Emerging Technologies Librarian
Job Responsibilities
San Jose State University. (2013). Emerging Librarian Duties [graph]. Emerging Career Trends for Information Professionals: A Snapshot of Job Titles in Summer 2013. Retrieved from http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/about-slis/publications/emerging-career-trends-information-professionals-snapshot-job-titles
Knowledge, Skills and Competencies
Top Skills
1. Communication
2. Customer Service
3. Research
Top Competencies
1. Leadership
2. Collaboration
3. Flexibility
Top Knowledge
1. Technology
2. Subject
3. Trends
Qualifications
i Entry-Level Positions
h Blended Jobs (a combination of more than one job title)
h Additional Experience Required
Job Requirements
Knowledge, Skills and Competencies
Job Requirements
27%
73%
Degree Not RequiredMLS Degree Required
56%44%
Work Experience RequiredWork Experience Not Required
San Jose State University. (2013). Job Requirements [data]. Emerging Career Trends for Information Professionals: A Snapshot of Job Titles in Summer 2013. Adapted from http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/about-slis/publications/emerging-career-trends-information-professionals-snapshot-job-titles
Conclusion
Preparing for the Job Market
Be familiar and conversant with technology
Be able to work well with others
Be comfortable in a leadership position
Create an e-portfolio to showcase your talents
Do internship to gain experience
Network to build contacts
Personalize cover letters for each job you apply to