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Judine Slaughter's presentation on alternate library careers in the Federal government.
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Alternate Librarianship
By: Judine SlaughterOrganizer, Careers in Federal Libraries
You as a …
Web Manager
Database Administrator
SharePoint Developer
Mentor
Careers in Federal Libraries Definition of Alternate Librarianship ALA Core Competencies Matching CUA Courses and My Job Functions USAJobs.gov – Example job posting
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CiFL is a organization, which shares information about alternate librarianship positions. You can join this group on LinkedIn, Google Groups, Facebook and Twitter.
Did you know? There are many alternate librarian careers in the
Federal government. Embedded librarians don’t necessary have the
series 1401.
Careers in Federal Libraries (CiFL)
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Integrated into small work teams◦ Approachable and show Interest
Establishing strong relationships◦ Listens and Inquires
Transformative◦ Adaptable to change
From David Shumaker, The Embedded Librarian http://bit.ly/zFPK4j
Definition of Alternate or Embedded Librarianship
Do the same functions as a traditional librarian
Don’t work in the traditional brick and mortal library buildings
Alternate Librarians
Like using new technology. Love solving a good mystery. Enjoy helping people.
How do I use these skills?
Official title: Program Analyst (series 0343) Job tasks: Web Content Manager, Database Administrator, FOIA Coordinator and Mentor at the Federal Aviation Administration.
A little bit about me
The American Library Association has specific core competencies for librarians.
I will match the competencies to: Related Library and Information Science
(MLIS) courses at Catholic University of America (CUA), and
My corresponding job functions
You could be an alternate librarian
1. Organize your closet, books, or computer files, etc.
Learn more from the CUA Course: 551- Organization of Information
My corresponding job functions: Web Content Manager and Database Administrator
If you like to …
2. Develop methods to store resources
Learn more from the CUA Courses : 606 – Catalog and Classification, and 647 - Preservation
My corresponding job function: Database Administrator
If you like to …
3. Use and learn new technology
Learn more from the CUA Courses: 555 – Information Systems in Libraries, 610 - Internet Search and Web Design, and 756 – Systems Analysis and Evaluation
My corresponding job function: Database Administrator
If you like to …
4. Create ways access to information
Learn more from the CUA Course : 553- Information Sources and Services
My corresponding job function: Database Administrator
If you like to …
5. Perform research for special subjects
Learn more with the CUA Course : 675 – Research Methods756 – Systems Analysis and Evaluation
My corresponding job functions: Web Content Manager and Database Administrator
If you like to …
6. Help others to continue their education
Learn more with the CUA Course : 644 – Information Literacy and Instructional Design
My corresponding job functions: Mentoring and Toastmasters International
If you like to …
7. Lead others and develop partnerships
Learn more with the CUA Course : 888 – Management, and 876- Marketing
My corresponding job function: Database Administrator
If you like to …
8. Promote freedom of information
Learn more with the CUA Course : 557 – Libraries and Information in Society
My corresponding job functions: Web Content Manager & FOIA Specialist
If you like to …
Serves as team leader Responsible for planning, developing and
directing strategic analyses, studies Provides leadership and program guidance Develops management systems
Visit: http://www.littleurl.net/a94ee3Closes March 26, 2012
USAJobs.gov
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