Compromise versus integrity:
practical tips on how to be a career chameleon
Katie Burn and Kirsty Whitehead
Photo: http://www.freedigitalphotos.net/images/view_photog.php?photogid=1803
Quick Overview
•Introduction/about us•Practical tips•Our experiences•What next?•Comments and questions
From books to hard
hat What makes a professional librarian?!
Who are we?
“The generic skills which are taught at library school are fine in theory but how do you prove that you can put them into practice? In order to do any type of job, you have to have the self-belief that you are capable of carrying out the duties”.
Do skills and professionalism matter? Nicola Forgham-Healey, Sue Hill and Susie Kay. Impact, 6th October 2011: http://careerdevelopmentgroup.org.uk/2011/10/umbrella-2011-do-skills-and-professionalism-matter/
Tip number 1:Have clearly defined goals and know your limits
Tip number 2:Use challenging situations to your advantage
Tip number 3:Be able to manage and cope with change
Tip number 4:Keep developing
Tip number 5:Build effective relationships
Tip number 6:Be proactive and dynamic
What does the future hold? There’s still so much more to
learn…
References
Do skills and professionalism matter? Nicola Forgham-Healey, Sue Hill and Susie Kay. Impact, 6th October 2011:
http://careerdevelopmentgroup.org.uk/2011/10/umbrella-2011-do-skills-and-professionalism-matter/
Library Routes Project
http://libraryroutesproject.wikkii.com
LIS New Professionals Network
http://www.lisnpn.spruz.com/
Photographs
Chameleon: Africa (http://www.freedigitalphotos.net/images/view_photog.php?photogid=1803)