1. Alternative uses of the library degree Bethan Ruddock, Mimas @bethanar #sla2011

2. Content Development Officer, Library and Archival Services, Mimas, the University of Manchester.

4. Image used under a CC licence from http://www.flickr.com/photos/matrixmonkey/2967917489/in/photostream/ Expertise

5. Flexibility Image used under a CC licence from http://www.flickr.com/photos/jessicafoley/4270697958/

6. A different path? Image used under CC licence from http://www.flickr.com/photos/stuckincustoms/4204913417/

7. Self-starter Image used under a cc licence from http://www.flickr.com/photos/streetfly_jz/2765023312/

8. Technical skills Image used under a CC licence from http://www.flickr.com/photos/n3wjack/3856456237/

9. An open mind

10. Communication Image used under a CC licence from http://www.flickr.com/photos/cizake/4164756091/

12. Sharing Image used under a CC licence from http://www.flickr.com/photos/ben_grey/4582294721/

13. What would I have done differently? Image used under a CC licence from http://www.flickr.com/photos/toddwshaffer/859492971/

14. Share Advocate Learn Images used under a CC licence from www.flickr.com/photos/ben_grey/4582294721, http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrubbersr/2461018169/, http://www.flickr.com/photos/shonk/418180402/

15. Someone who… …is prepared to look outside and beyond the traditional …is prepared to work outside their comfort zone …looks for the similarities which unite the profession, not the differences that keep us apart …is curious, generous, positive, and engaged …knows when to say yes, and how to say no … puts the good of the profession, our users, and society above their own ego Image from http://metaatem.net/words/

16. @bethanar bethaninfoprof.wordpress.com bethan.ruddock@manchester.ac.uk