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    Taking Your Library Career to the Next Level: Participating, Publishing, and Presenting
    Taking Your Library Career to the Next Level: Participating, Publishing, and Presenting
    Taking Your Library Career to the Next Level: Participating, Publishing, and Presenting
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    Taking Your Library Career to the Next Level: Participating, Publishing, and Presenting

    By Holly Hibner and Mary Kelly

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    Taking Your Library Career to the Next Level: Participating, Publishing, and Presenting helps librarians establish a brand and name recognition in their area of expertise, suggesting how to write winning proposals for both publication and presentation and places to publish. In addition, it covers how to conquer fears of public speaking and how to make presentations more dynamic. As professional development is important in most library settings to earn or maintain credentials, this book helps academic librarians look for opportunities to earn tenure, also helping special librarians look for ways to focus their training on a narrow subject area.

    Regardless of their reason for looking for professional development opportunities, librarians of all types will find satisfaction in contributing to the profession at a higher level. Participating in professional conversations and decision-making that impacts others in the field, and sharing knowledge through publishing and presenting are great ways to become better librarians.

    • Helps librarians establish an area of specialty and generate name recognition in their sub-field
    • Provides guidance on the writing process and publishing opportunities, also touching on places to present material
    • Includes guidance on establishing a brand, writing successful proposals, and being a dynamic speaker
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherElsevier Science
    Release dateAug 9, 2017
    ISBN9780081022719
    Taking Your Library Career to the Next Level: Participating, Publishing, and Presenting
    Author

    Holly Hibner

    Holly Hibner received an MLIS from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan in 1999. She is the Adult Services Coordinator at the Plymouth District Library in Plymouth, Michigan.

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      Taking Your Library Career to the Next Level - Holly Hibner

      Taking Your Library Career to the Next Level

      Participating, Publishing, and Presenting

      Holly Hibner

      Mary Kelly

      Table of Contents

      Cover image

      Title page

      Copyright

      Introduction

      1: Establishing Your Brand

      Abstract

      1.1 Introduction

      1.2 What is a Personal Brand?

      1.3 Your Personal Mission and Philosophy

      1.4 Finding Your Topic

      1.5 Creating a Project

      1.6 Where We Started

      2: Participating

      Abstract

      2.1 Social Media

      2.2 Creating Your Digital Brand

      2.3 Keeping Tabs on Your Reputation

      2.4 Build Your Brand with Social Media

      2.5 Twitter

      2.6 LinkedIn

      2.7 Facebook

      2.8 Instagram

      2.9 Pinterest

      2.10 YouTube

      2.11 Personal Websites and Blogs

      2.12 Participating in Real Life

      2.13 Conclusion

      3: Publishing

      Abstract

      3.1 Why Publish?

      3.2 Partner Up

      3.3 Models of Scholarly Communication

      3.4 Where to Publish

      3.5 Self-Publishing

      3.6 Open Access

      3.7 Publishing Proposals

      3.8 The Writing Process

      3.9 Peer Review

      3.10 Fair Use and Copyright

      3.11 Publishing Trends

      3.12 Conclusion

      4: Presenting

      Abstract

      4.1 Introduction

      4.2 Get Your Feet Wet

      4.3 Stage Fright

      4.4 Dynamic Presentations

      4.5 Meet the Conference Goal

      4.6 Other Types of Presenting

      4.7 Conference Speaking Proposals

      4.8 Presenting at International Conferences

      4.9 Compensation

      4.10 Fair Use and Copyright

      4.11 Conclusion

      5: Professionalism

      Abstract

      5.1 Introduction

      5.2 Having a Support System

      5.3 Mentorships

      5.4 Contracts

      5.5 Being in Business

      5.6 Media Training

      5.7 Professional Debate and Disagreement

      5.8 Professional Associations

      5.9 Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

      5.10 Job Satisfaction in Librarianship

      5.11 Conclusion

      Index

      Copyright

      Chandos Publishing is an imprint of Elsevier

      50 Hampshire Street, 5th Floor, Cambridge, MA 02139, United States

      The Boulevard, Langford Lane, Kidlington, OX5 1GB, United Kingdom

      Copyright © 2017 Holly Hibner and Mary Kelly. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

      No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publisher. Details on how to seek permission, further information about the Publisher’s permissions policies and our arrangements with organizations such as the Copyright Clearance Center and the Copyright Licensing Agency, can be found at our website: www.elsevier.com/permissions.

      This book and the individual contributions contained in it are protected under copyright by the Publisher (other than as may be noted herein).

      Notices

      Knowledge and best practice in this field are constantly changing. As new research and experience broaden our understanding, changes in research methods, professional practices, or medical treatment may become necessary.

      Practitioners and researchers must always rely on their own experience and knowledge in evaluating and using any information, methods, compounds, or experiments described herein. In using such information or methods they should be mindful of their own safety and the safety of others, including parties for whom they have a professional responsibility.

      To the fullest extent of the law, neither the Publisher nor the authors, contributors, or editors, assume any liability for any injury and/or damage to persons or property as a matter of products liability, negligence or otherwise, or from any use or operation of any methods, products, instructions, or ideas contained in the material herein.

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      ISBN: 978-0-08-102270-2 (print)

      ISBN: 978-0-08-102271-9 (online)

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      Introduction

      This book came about from a program we presented at a Michigan Library Association conference. The topic was suggested by a colleague, who believed we had a good handle on our careers and felt we had achieved some success in the profession. We have both worked in public libraries for nearly 20 years, and have a variety of experiences under our belt, including presenting, publishing, committee work, attending conferences, as well as holding down the fort at reference desks in different libraries where we have worked. We realized, some years ago, that it wasn’t that we were so smart or clever, but that we simply participate. We didn’t luck into our speaking and publishing gigs; we sought them out purposefully. We weren’t assigned to committees; we joined. Anyone can do these things, and everyone should do these things.

      We did have the support of library directors and managers along the way. They let us experiment with new ideas and put ourselves out there in the professional work of librarianship. We often made stuff up, and if it worked, great! Sometimes our projects failed miserably and other times we found that we really might be onto something and ran with it. We didn’t have the benefit of a book like this, advising actual strategies to make the most of our careers, so we decided to write one to give that advantage to our colleagues, who may never have considered all they have to offer to librarianship beyond their day jobs.

      It is so easy to get stuck in our daily routines and not pay attention to where we fit in the bigger picture as individual professionals. We decided years ago that we would do everything in our power to avoid becoming stagnant, dispassionate librarians who are RIP (retired in place). To that end, we constantly look for projects that will further our knowledge and better our skills, as well as outlets to share our expertise.

      A library school professor once advised us that when you don’t know an answer, you should find a person who is likely to have the answer. We didn’t know it yet, but we had already started to tap the collective brain of fellow librarians outside our own library. As email, search engines, and social media emerged, our librarian network increased. As we attended conferences and read journal articles, our circle expanded even more. Without question, we would not be where we are now if we had not ventured out to consume knowledge from the vast network of other librarians.

      We both feel strongly that the success of the profession is dependent on all of us sharing and helping each other. The information landscape will continue to change, and the only way we will keep up is to work together. It is our hope that everyone realizes that they have something to contribute to the profession. Every pin you share on a Pinterest board, every blog comment you submit, and every question you ask of a presenter adds to the body of knowledge in our profession.

      It is not pure altruism that drives us to go forth and publish, present, and participate professionally. We know we will keep calling on the great brain, and we are counting on all of you to be there for us as we keep experimenting and putting ourselves out there. We will do the same for you.

      There are quite a few job realities that are universal, no matter where you are in your career journey. You will have to seek training and prioritize keeping yourself current in the profession. You will have to manage your boss and find ways to create better efficiency among your coworkers. There will be policies and procedures to revise and meetings to attend. Your first objective is to set realistic expectations for yourself. We have both had very rewarding careers, but we have had to invent ways to write, create presentations, attend committee meetings and conferences, and read professional journals with no extra time or money. These activities benefit us intrinsically, and we believe in the bigger picture of professionalism, so we find a way to make it work. More importantly, we strive to make our contributions to the profession relevant to our current positions. We serve our patrons at the reference desk better because we write about it, present at conferences about it, meet in committees about it, and read about it. In the hierarchy of learning objectives, we always try to move beyond knowing and identifying to analyzing, evaluating, and creating (more on that in Chapter 4!). Our careers have been more interesting, and ultimately we are better at our day jobs for having gone the extra mile.

      There have been countless examples throughout our careers where other professionals, both in real life and virtually, have made our jobs easier. Our librarian comrades-in-arms have provided us with shortcuts, resources, vendor recommendations, and instructional materials. They have also acted as a sounding board for everything from difficult management to job leads.

      As computers were added to libraries and universities, materials and technology changed from books and paper journals to databases, audio and video formats, and other digital forms of information. Information itself became the product, and books became just one of the many tools used. Without a doubt, the librarian of today is expected to adapt quickly to—and keep pace with—the ever-changing landscape of technology and information. To keep up with these changes, you will need more resources. You will need other professionals. In fact, the overall success of librarianship depends on everyone sharing their experiences and knowledge.

      More often than not, the fastest and smartest way to get a handle on a problem or situation is to reach out to our professional network. Your professional network can guide you to the experts who have the information you need. As your career develops, you will start remembering and identifying certain projects, technology, and expertise with certain colleagues. Tapping into that wider ocean of experience can streamline your job or help you get up to speed on a particular topic. This professional network is dependent on all of us sharing and cooperating with each other. Without all of us contributing to the effort of sharing knowledge, the network itself will fail.

      For many librarians, sharing knowledge is essential for promotion or tenure. Even if participating and contributing to the profession aren’t supported by your current job situation, it is still worth developing your skills using your own resources. Your value as a professional will increase when you develop successful projects and ideas and share them in the industry.

      Today’s information professional is navigating a world that is quite different from that of librarians of yesteryear. Before there was an Internet, online catalogs, or other modern technologies, librarians concentrated on organizing a body of knowledge, and were mostly limited to their own knowledge of

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