[Web4lib] Skillset for new librarians

[Klish, Heather J]

I don't know if this has been mentioned already as I get the digest version of the listserv, but I think that providing information on systems/software/hardware purchasing would be a great addition - including current system evaluation, requirements gathering, selection, purchasing, etc. 

Deciding on what to purchase and why is half the battle today.


Heather


Heather Klish
Systems Librarian
University Library Technology Services
Tufts University
617.627.5853
heather.klish at tufts.edu

Room 113, Tisch Library
Medford, MA 02155

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Date: Mon, 3 Jan 2011 12:36:42 -0500
From: Elizabeth Beers <brixton at gmail.com>
Subject: [Web4lib] Skillset for new librarians
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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