Greetings! As many of you know I was involved with several session at the Association of College and Research Libraries 2011 conference in Philadelphia.
Below you will find information about the two Round Table discussions which I led, and links to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Digital Commons. If you want to use these handouts as is for professional development or educational purposes feel free to print or link to them but no making money! If you want to modify these files please ask first: kdeards2@unl.edu.
My poster session and virtual conference files will be up shortly.? Thanks for your patience!
Help! Creating Balance, Connections, And Services For Newbie Sci-Tech Librarians
A Round Table Discussion Handout for the ACRL 2011 Conference Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, April 1, 2011. Copyright Kiyomi D. Deards March 2011
Abstract
New Sci-Tech liaison librarians are the increasingly vital connection between the library and the departments that they serve. How are librarians balancing serving multiple departments and fulfilling their traditional library duties? How are sci-tech librarians connecting with their faculty? What services do you offer and which do your users embrace?
Help! Creating Balance, Connections, And Services For Newbie Sci-Tech Librarians
A Round Table Discussion Handout for the ACRL 2011 Conference held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, April 1, 2011. Copyright Kiyomi D. Deards March 2011
AbstractIntroversion, often thought of as a negative attribute, can be a tool to build strong personal connections. How can introverts create and maintain professional networks without feeling fake or insincere? How can introverts balance solitude with interpersonal interactions? What are myths about introverts and how can we combat them?
Staying Genuine And Creating Connections: Networking And Involvement For Introverts