[Web4lib] Skillset for new librarians

[Jim Knutson]

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RE: 
  From: Shannon Pritting 
  To: web4lib at webjunction.org 
  Sent: Friday, January 07, 2011 6:25 AM
  Subject: Re: [Web4lib] Skillset for new librarians


  I just thought that I'd add something I haven't seen in this thread, and that is: some familiarity with usability testing.

  Either as a a creator or "end user," this should be one of the core skills with which LIS students and Librarians are familiar.

  Even if they aren't conducting usability studies, knowing what to consider to make systems, technologies, or anything else user friendly is important.

  Shannon