[Web4lib] Skillset for new librarians

[Brian Gray]

I am one of several instructors for Kent State University School of Library
and Information Science course called: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FOR LIBRARY
AND INFORMATION PROFESSIONALS. It is designed to make sure all new SLIS
students have an overview of the technologies needed to complete their
degree and work in libraries. After the course, they should understand their
personal weaknesses and be able to select other workshops and classes to
fulfill their personal needs.

It covers Blackboard, basic computer terminology, file management,
networking issues, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, basic html, OPACs, databases,
searching skills, web 2.0 tools, etc.

Brian Gray
mindspiral at gmail.com
bcg8 at case.edu


On Mon, Jan 3, 2011 at 12:36 PM, Elizabeth Beers <brixton at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hello Web4Lib!
>
> I'm preparing to teach a course entitled Introduction to Technology in LIS,
> and I'm looking for some input on what you consider critical tech skills
> for
> new librarians.  The course is intended to provide an overview of the sorts
> of tech systems and capabilities that librarians will be expected to have
> or
> interact with once leaving library school.  Some of these students will be
> taking this class because they want to work with library systems or
> electronic resources - others will be in much less techy roles but want to
> have some tech experience going into their jobs.
>
> I'm interested in hearing what YOU think are the essential skills for new
> librarians - taken as broadly or narrowly as you'd like.  I really
> appreciate your opinions - and your time.
>
> Elizabeth Beers
> Digital Services Assistant
> Kresge Business Administration Library
> Stephen M. Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan
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