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Science Librarianship, Work-Life Balance, and Introversion: ACRL 2011 Round Table Round Up

ACRL 2011 Peer Reviewed
ACRL 2011 Peer Reviewed

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

Staying Genuine And Creating Connections: Networking And Involvement For Introverts

A Round Table Discussion Handout for the ACRL 2011 Conference held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, April 1, 2011. Copyright Kiyomi D. Deards March 2011

Abstract

Introversion, 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

Personal Branding for New Librarians: Standing Up & Stepping Out

ACRL 2011
ACRL 2011

Branding, as a term, is often viewed negatively because many people feel that it implies selling yourself as something you’re not.

In reality, branding is merely a word we use to say “this is how others perceive you”.

A great example of this is Apple, as a company it is known for innovation, ease of use, reliability, and customer service. In order to maintain their status as a number one seller or electronics they carefully manage the types of products which they create and how their stores are run to preserve their reputation in the above areas.

You may be perceived as smart, reliable, flaky, fun, or boring. Managing your online identity helps you understand how others perceive you which will enable you to more accurately portray your
values and interests.

Why should you care?

  • Not knowing what is associated with your name online can lead to you being associated (wrongly) with others crimes and misdemeanors.
  • People with the same first and last name can make you unfindable in search results.
  • Vendors, clients, colleagues, and administrators will search for you online. Do you know what they will find?
  • Not paying attention and over-sharing does cost people jobs.

Why are the benefits?

  • @KateClancy received invitations to two speaking engagements because of her blog posts.
  • Name recognition in your field. Write about what you care about and you’ll be surprised how many people are paying attention.
  • Collaborators! Meet and maintain contact with similar interests anywhere in the world.

Want to learn more?

Personal Branding for New Librarians: Standing Out and Stepping Up
March 31st
10:30am – 11:30am
ACRL 2011 Virtual Conference

Presenters Information:

Kiyomi D. Deards, University of Nebraska-Lincoln / kdeards2@unl.edu

@kiyomid (Twitter)

Erin Dorney, ?Millersville University / erin.dorney@millersville.edu

http:www.libraryscenester.wordpress.com (Blog) / @libscenester (Twitter)

Bohyun Kim, Florida International University / bohyun.kim@fiu.edu

http://bohyunkim.net/blog (Blog) / @bohyunkim (Twitter)

Alison Miller, ipl2 Reference Services, Drexel University / milleru65@gmail.com

@millerlibrarian (Twitter)