10042016 ssp seminar1_session1_ivins

1. October Ivins, MLS
october.ivins@mindspring.com
Panel 1
October 4, 2016

2.  UNC Chapel Hill Library 1974/85
 UNC Chapel Hill SILS 1985/87
 LSU Baton Rouge Library, 1987/95
 UT Austin, SILS doctoral student 1995/98
 Publist.com, Director of Strategic Relationships
1998/2000
 Booktech.com, Chief Knowledge Officer 2000/01
 Independent Consultant July 2001-
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3. Definition looser over time
• Room to grow
• University support for managers
• Content Expert vs. Managerial Expert
• Professional conferences and service ALA, NCLA,
Charleston, NASIG, SSP (1981 - 88)
• Senior administrator, cross division
• Library director
• Fellow students
• Supervisors
• Colleagues – first consulting
• Clients
• Mentees/ Proteges
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4. ◦ Classes to take
◦ Reviewing position announcements
◦ Choosing positions
◦ First and subsequent jobs
◦ Supervisor issues
◦ Relocating
◦ Reviewing job offers – even turning down
◦ Phone interview questions and practice
◦ Tenure considerations
◦ Coaching for publication
◦ Professional associations and meetings
◦ Nominate for awards
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5. October Ivins, MLS
october.ivins@mindspring.com