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Gen X Librarians:Leading From the Middle Lisa Carlucci Thomas Digital Services Librarian, Southern Connecticut State University Karen Sobel Reference & Instruction Librarian, University of Colorado Denver Nina McHale Web Librarian, University of Colorado Denver
Generation X and Technology (Nina) Generation X at Work (Karen) Generation X and Leadership (Lisa) Introduction
Generational Generalizations… ,[object Object]
Generational diversity can be a positive element of the workplace (Jason Martin)
Assigning traits of a generation to and making assumptions about individuals can be hurtful and counterproductive
There are 20-something “digital novices” and 80-year-old “tech gurus”Introduction
Generation Terminology Traditionalists  born before mid-1940s Baby Boomers born mid-1940s-early 1960s Generation X born early/mid-1960s-early 1980s Generation Y/Millennials born early 1980s-early 2000s Introduction
Growing Up (Along) With Technology ,[object Object]
Earlier generations generally added computer skills to their professional skills after completing college and joining the work force
Gen Y/Millennials have used computers since childhoodGeneration X and Technology
Growing Up (Along) With Technology When computers entered their lives: Boomer librarians – after their educations Gen X librarians – during their educations Gen Y librarians – before or toward the beginning of their educations Generation X and Technology
Generation X and Technology
Gen X’s Increasing Access to Computers ,[object Object]
1993: 31.9% of the same group had access“…during this ten-year period, Generation Xers aged from early teens into twenty-somethings.” 	-Marisa Urgo, Developing Information Leaders: Harnessing the Talents of Generation X Generation X and Technology
Generation X: Between Two Worlds Typewriters and Word Processors Card catalogs and OPACs Print and Electronic Analog and Digital Traditional and Social Generation X and Technology
Parallels in Personal Lives ,[object Object]
The “Sandwich Generation”
Added to Merriam-Webster dictionary in 2006
Tech support for parents and grandparentsGeneration X and Technology
Gen X Attitudes Toward Technology ,[object Object]
Accepting of change and desire to improve systems
According to Pew Research Center, Gen X is the most likely group to “bank, shop, and look for health information online”
Connecting traditional institutions and new modes of communicationGeneration X and Technology
More About The Sandwich Generation Two “sandwich” perspectives: ,[object Object]
Interactions among librarian colleaguesGeneration X at Work
Bridging Gaps in the Classroom Mix of Boomers, Gen X, and Gen Y Many commuters Many parents Mix of income brackets & levels of education Generation X at Work
Bridging Gaps in the Classroom Generalizations… How (Do?) we make them? How can they assist our students? Generation X at Work
Bridging Gaps in the Classroom Learning computer skills and content simultaneously Generation X at Work
Bridging Gaps in the Classroom During their educations, Gen X: Learned to use computers Learned other educational technologies Researched in print Researched online Used many print and electronic formats Used the card catalog! Learned to *adapt* Generation X at Work
Bridging Gaps in the Workplace Generation X:  “I like technology, but I’m not an addict.” Generation X at Work
Bridging Gaps in the Workplace What does it mean to say: 	“I’m not a computer person”? Generation X at Work
Bridging Gaps in the Workplace Gen X Librarians lead in: Technology-related task forces Digitization projects Generation X at Work
Bridging Gaps in the Workplace Gen X “Training the Trainer” Programs such as the “23 Things” Group training on new technologies One-on-one tech tutoring Generation X at Work
Making History Never before – 4 generations in workplace Generation X: In the middle of this organizational dynamic Rising into management positions Unique values = unique benefit Generation X and Leadership

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  • 1. Gen X Librarians:Leading From the Middle Lisa Carlucci Thomas Digital Services Librarian, Southern Connecticut State University Karen Sobel Reference & Instruction Librarian, University of Colorado Denver Nina McHale Web Librarian, University of Colorado Denver
  • 2. Generation X and Technology (Nina) Generation X at Work (Karen) Generation X and Leadership (Lisa) Introduction
  • 3.
  • 4. Generational diversity can be a positive element of the workplace (Jason Martin)
  • 5. Assigning traits of a generation to and making assumptions about individuals can be hurtful and counterproductive
  • 6. There are 20-something “digital novices” and 80-year-old “tech gurus”Introduction
  • 7. Generation Terminology Traditionalists born before mid-1940s Baby Boomers born mid-1940s-early 1960s Generation X born early/mid-1960s-early 1980s Generation Y/Millennials born early 1980s-early 2000s Introduction
  • 8.
  • 9. Earlier generations generally added computer skills to their professional skills after completing college and joining the work force
  • 10. Gen Y/Millennials have used computers since childhoodGeneration X and Technology
  • 11. Growing Up (Along) With Technology When computers entered their lives: Boomer librarians – after their educations Gen X librarians – during their educations Gen Y librarians – before or toward the beginning of their educations Generation X and Technology
  • 12. Generation X and Technology
  • 13.
  • 14. 1993: 31.9% of the same group had access“…during this ten-year period, Generation Xers aged from early teens into twenty-somethings.” -Marisa Urgo, Developing Information Leaders: Harnessing the Talents of Generation X Generation X and Technology
  • 15. Generation X: Between Two Worlds Typewriters and Word Processors Card catalogs and OPACs Print and Electronic Analog and Digital Traditional and Social Generation X and Technology
  • 16.
  • 18. Added to Merriam-Webster dictionary in 2006
  • 19. Tech support for parents and grandparentsGeneration X and Technology
  • 20.
  • 21. Accepting of change and desire to improve systems
  • 22. According to Pew Research Center, Gen X is the most likely group to “bank, shop, and look for health information online”
  • 23. Connecting traditional institutions and new modes of communicationGeneration X and Technology
  • 24.
  • 25. Interactions among librarian colleaguesGeneration X at Work
  • 26. Bridging Gaps in the Classroom Mix of Boomers, Gen X, and Gen Y Many commuters Many parents Mix of income brackets & levels of education Generation X at Work
  • 27. Bridging Gaps in the Classroom Generalizations… How (Do?) we make them? How can they assist our students? Generation X at Work
  • 28. Bridging Gaps in the Classroom Learning computer skills and content simultaneously Generation X at Work
  • 29. Bridging Gaps in the Classroom During their educations, Gen X: Learned to use computers Learned other educational technologies Researched in print Researched online Used many print and electronic formats Used the card catalog! Learned to *adapt* Generation X at Work
  • 30. Bridging Gaps in the Workplace Generation X: “I like technology, but I’m not an addict.” Generation X at Work
  • 31. Bridging Gaps in the Workplace What does it mean to say: “I’m not a computer person”? Generation X at Work
  • 32. Bridging Gaps in the Workplace Gen X Librarians lead in: Technology-related task forces Digitization projects Generation X at Work
  • 33. Bridging Gaps in the Workplace Gen X “Training the Trainer” Programs such as the “23 Things” Group training on new technologies One-on-one tech tutoring Generation X at Work
  • 34. Making History Never before – 4 generations in workplace Generation X: In the middle of this organizational dynamic Rising into management positions Unique values = unique benefit Generation X and Leadership
  • 35.
  • 37. Boomers – 78 million
  • 38. Generation X – 44 million
  • 40. Generation X is smallest entry wave of workers since 1930s
  • 41. Likewise, smallest entry wave of managers in leadership roles in organizations nowGeneration X and Leadership
  • 42. Generation X: Making History What are the work values of Gen X? How do these values shape Gen X leadership behaviors? What is the benefit to organizations? Generation X and Leadership
  • 43.
  • 45. IndividualismHow do these values shape the leadership behaviors of Gen X? Generation X and Leadership
  • 46.
  • 49. Self-driven and self-motivated“Xers … are eager to update knowledge and its application into their work.” - (Yu 4) Generation X and Leadership
  • 50.
  • 52. Apply skills in new contexts to achieve goals
  • 53. Think “outside the box”“[Gen X] Uses the power of information technology to maintain competitive advantage” - (Dunne 3) Generation X and Leadership
  • 54.
  • 55. Define own paths for personal fulfillment
  • 56. Work is a “lifestyle decision”
  • 57. Not tied into traditional career development goals“Personal fulfillment is intrinsically linked to professional success” - (Feyerherm 1) Generation X and Leadership
  • 58.
  • 59. Seek challenges, integrate lifelong learning
  • 63. Making a difference, leaving a legacyGeneration X and Leadership
  • 64. Generation X Self-centered, skeptical, slackers? Independent, innovative, individuals? Generation X and Leadership
  • 65.
  • 66. Integrated attitudes about personal/professional fulfillment, cultural and workplace diversity
  • 67. Promoting lifelong learning by bringing fresh perspectives, transitioning from old/new models
  • 68. Opening new doors for subsequent generations Generation X and Leadership
  • 69. Lisa Carlucci Thomas Digital Services Librarian Southern Connecticut State University ThomasL10@southernct.edu @lisacarlucci Karen Sobel Reference & Instruction Librarian University of Colorado Denver Karen.Sobel@ucdenver.edu Nina McHale Web Librarian University of Colorado Denver Nina.McHale@ucdenver.edu @ninermac Thank You!
  • 70.
  • 71. Dunne, Matt. “Policy Leadership, Gen X Style.” National Civic Review 86.3 (1997).
  • 72. Feyerherm, Ann, and Yvonne H. Vick. “Generation X Women in High Technology.” Career Development International 10.3 (2005): 216-227.
  • 73. Gesell, Izzy. “How to Lead When the Generation Gap Becomes Your Everyday Reality.” Journal for Quality & Participation (January 2010) 21-24.
  • 74. Hutley, Sue, and TerenaSolomons. “Generational Change in Australian Librarianship: Viewpoints from Generation X.” Paper presented at ALIA 2004.
  • 75. Martin, Jason. “I Have Shoes Older than You: Generational Diversity in the Library,” The Southeastern Librarian 54.3 (2006): 4-11.
  • 76. McIntosh-Elkins, Jeni, and McRitchie, Karen, and Maureen Scoones. “From the Silent Generation to Generation X, Y, and Z: Strategies for Managing the Generation Mix.” Proceedings of the 35th Annual Association for Computing Machinery User Services Conference (SIGUCCS), 2007.
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