Judine Slaughter provides alternate or embedded librarianship job functions with associated library and information science courses. She encourages you to become an embedded librarian.
1. Web Manager
Database
Administrator
You as a …
FOIA Specialist
Mentor
By: Judine Slaughter
Organizer, Careers in Federal Libraries
2. Careers in Federal Libraries
Definition of Embedded Librarianship
Related Courses and Job Functions
3. CiFL is a organization on LinkedIn,
Google Groups, Facebook and Twitter,
which shares information about
alternate/embedded librarianship
positions
Did you know?
There are many alternate/embedded librarian
careers in the Federal government
Embedded librarians don’t necessary have the
series 1401
4. Integrated into small work teams
◦ Approachable and show Interest
Establishing strong relationships
◦ Listens and Inquires
Transformative
◦ Adaptable to change
From David Shumaker, The Embedded Librarian
http://bit.ly/zFPK4j
5. I like using new technology.
I love solving a good mystery.
I enjoy helping people.
These are librarian traits!
I’m currently a Web Content
Manager, SharePoint/Database
Administrator, FOIA Specialist, Records
Coordinator and Mentor at the Federal
Aviation Administration.
6. If you answer yes to many of the following
eight questions …
We provide the solutions:
Related Library and Information Science
(MLIS) courses at Catholic University of
America (CUA), and
Corresponding Job Functions
7. 1. Organize your closet, books, or computer
files
You can learn more from the CUA Course:
551- Organization of Information
Example of corresponding job functions:
Web Content Manager and Database Administrator
8. 2. Develop methods to store resources
You can learn more from the CUA Courses :
606 – Catalog and Classification, and
647 - Preservation
Example of corresponding job function:
SharePoint Administrator and Records Coordinator
9. 3. Use and learn new technology
You can learn more from the CUA Courses:
555 – Information Systems in Libraries,
610 - Internet Search and Web Design, and
756 – Systems Analysis and Evaluation
Example of corresponding job function:
SharePoint Administrator
10. 4. Create ways access to information
You can learn more from the CUA Course :
553- Information Sources and Services
Example of corresponding job function:
Database Administrator and Records Coordinator
11. 5. Perform research for special subjects
You can learn more with the CUA Course :
675 – Research Methods
756 – Systems Analysis and Evaluation
Example of corresponding job functions:
Web Content Manager and Database Administrator
12. 6. Help others to continue their education
You can learn more with the CUA Course :
644 – Information Literacy and Instructional Design
Example of corresponding job functions:
Mentor and Toastmasters International Leader
13. 7. Lead others and develop partnerships
You can learn more with the CUA Course :
888 – Management, and
876- Marketing
Example of corresponding job function:
Database Administrator
14. 8. Promote freedom of information
You can learn more with the CUA Course :
557 – Libraries and Information in Society
Example of corresponding job functions:
Web Content Manager & FOIA Specialist
15. View additional presentations to learn more, ask
questions and provide your comments:
◦ Sarah Scruggs – Medical Librarian
http://slidesha.re/x8CfR2
◦ Virginia Sanchez – Reports Officer Editor
http://slidesha.re/yyxPaT
◦ Edwin Morris – Knowledge Management
http://slidesha.re/x9Y48E
Notas do Editor
A person graduating from an ALA-accredited master’s program in library and information studies should know and, where appropriate, be able to employ information resources.
A person graduating from an ALA-accredited master’s program in library and information studies should know and, where appropriate, be able to employ organization of recorded knowledge and information.
A person graduating from an ALA-accredited master’s program in library and information studies should know and, where appropriate, be able to employ technological knowledge and skills
A person graduating from an ALA-accredited master’s program in library and information studies should know and, where appropriate, be able to employ reference and user service.
A person graduating from an ALA-accredited master’s program in library and information studies should know and, where appropriate, be able to employ fundamentals of research.
A person graduating from an ALA-accredited master’s program in library and information studies should know and, where appropriate, be able to employ continuing education and lifelong learning.
A person graduating from an ALA-accredited master’s program in library and information studies should know and, where appropriate, be able to employ administration and management.
A person graduating from an ALA-accredited master’s program in library and information studies should know and, where appropriate, be able to employ foundations of the profession.