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Changing Role of Librarians Job Advertisement Trends for Information Professionals Stephanie Bailey LIS6303.721S14
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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
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Introduction Competitive and fast-paced job market Technology’s impact on the field of information Traditional role vs. information and technology-centered role
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Traditional Vs Technology-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-titleshttp://slisweb.sjsu.edu/about- slis/publications/emerging-career-trends-information-professionals-snapshot-job-titles
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Job Titles
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Emerging Job Titles Digital Librarian Outreach Librarian Electronic Resources Librarian Metadata Librarian Systems Librarian Emerging Technologies Librarian
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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 http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/about-slis/publications/emerging-career-trends-information-professionals- snapshot-job-titles
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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
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Qualifications Entry-Level Positions Blended Jobs (a combination of more than one job title) Additional Experience Required Job Requirements
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Knowledge, Skills and Competencies
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Job Requirements 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 http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/about-slis/publications/emerging-career-trends-information-professionals- snapshot-job-titles
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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
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