Please join me for the LAST Academic Support Series workshop of the 2015/2016 year! Community Librarian and SIM grad Amanda Fullerton will be joining Lindsay McNiff, for a discussion on employment issues and experiences in two types of libraries: public and academic. Although we’re meeting in Rowe 4001 for consistency, the session will be discussion-based rather than hands-on. See below for the full description:
Friday, March 11, 2016, 12-1:30pm in Rowe 4001
Is a career in public libraries calling your name? Not sure how to go about getting your foot in the door? Embarking on a career as a librarian can seem daunting, especially if you’ve never worked in a library before, but don’t fret, it is possible. All those years working in customer service may be more valuable than you imagined! Public libraries across Canada are shaking things up by sending librarians to work directly in their communities and these types of jobs require lots of skills beyond those required for traditional library work. Community Librarian Amanda Fullerton, will share her story of working in one of these unique and exciting library positions.
Using her OLA panel presentation as a springboard, Lindsay will discuss and answer questions regarding contract working in academic libraries, beginning with questions such as What’s the deal with contract work? Will I have to work a contract before I get a permanent job? What can I expect from a temporary contract? How can I make the most of contract work? What steps should I take as the contract winds down?
During this session, Amanda and Lindsay will speak to these issues, provide insight from our experiences, and talk openly about some of the realities of public and academic library work.
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