Up-Cycled: The Delicate and Often Frustrating Balance of being the “New” Librarian as a Seasoned Professional

Dawn N Cannon-Rech, Caren Agata, Lauren McMillan

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Abstract

A new position can be excited and daunting. There is always an adjustment period as one learns the culture of a new organization. However, having significant experience in the profession often facilitates a set of frustrations that may not be anticipated by the employee or the employer. Hear from librarians fresh from the job switch as they detail challenges in being new, but seasoned librarian professionals. Join the discussion to build upon strategies for avoiding common pitfalls and creating expectations that lead to a successful transition for both parties.

Original languageAmerican English
StatePublished - Jun 24 2017
EventAmerican Library Association Conference -
Duration: Jun 24 2017 → …

Conference

ConferenceAmerican Library Association Conference
Period06/24/17 → …

Keywords

  • Career Advice
  • Human Resources
  • Leadership
  • Librarianship
  • Mentoring
  • Personnel and Staffing
  • Professional Development
  • Recruitment
  • Training
  • Virtual Communities and Libraries

DC Disciplines

  • Library and Information Science
  • Social and Behavioral Sciences

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