On-Demand Webcasts: Careers
Becoming a Tech Librarian: Where the Jobs Are, What to Know, How to Prepare
Tech librarian and SJSU iSchool alumnus Ryan Gan will share his career journey and insights — how the classes he took, open source software and certifications, and self-driven, small-scale technology projects enabled him to change careers from public library branch manager to systems and technical services librarianship. Learn which iSchool classes to take (and/or career-pivot strategies to use) to land a technology librarian job you’ll love as much as Ryan loves his!
A Day in the Life of a Library Leader
Sustainable Thinking for the Future of Libraries
Sustainability is now a core value of the profession but what does that actually mean? Get in on the ground floor of one of the most important issues facing our local and global communities with the co-chair of the American Library Association’s Special Task Force on Sustainability. From getting a better understanding of basic concepts such as “sustainable thinking” and the “triple bottom line” of sustainability to practical, applicable ideas in the field, this session will provide an introduction to help prepare you to become a leader on the topic of sustainability in your library and for your community. If not you, then who?
This free webcast is part of the 3rd Annual Leadership Series on pursuing a career in leadership as an information professional organized by the co-chairs of the iSchool’s Leadership and Management Program Advisory Committee, Drs. Susan Alman, Deborah Hicks, and Cheryl Stenstrom.
Day in the Life of a Leader
Join us and and learn more about leadership and what it takes to be a leader. Tamika Barnes of the Perimeter Library Services at Georgia State University will talk about her career prior to her current role and why she pursued a leadership position. She’ll share the surprises, the responsibilities, and her advice for those on the path to leadership and management. Don’t miss this webcast opportunity to walk in the shoes of a leader. This webcast is brought to you by the SJSU School of Information’s Leadership and Management Program Advisory Committee.
Interplay and Compatibility: Using Soft Skills To Ace Interviews, Get Hired, And Excel At Work
Public library leaders Heidi Murphy and Deb Sica share their interview, hiring, and career insights regarding the importance of soft skills to succeeding in the LIS world. Find out from insiders not only what strengths hiring managers are looking for when they’re interviewing you, but also why those strengths are so critically important to libraries and their missions.
Council Of State Archivists Government Careers Webinar
Join members of the Council of State Archivists to hear about exciting and varied experiences in careers as government archivists and records managers. Guest speakers include the director of the Kansas State Archives; an Illinois archivist who writes and edits state archives publications, manages grants, and is a records board deputy coordinator; and an archivist who works in proactive, secure, and efficient management of electronic records in Oregon.
A Day in the Life of a Leader: Part 4
Please join the co-chairs of the San José State University School of Information’s Leadership and Management Program Advisory Committee, Drs. Susan Alman and Cheryl Stenstrom, at 10:00 a.m. PDT for the final webinar in a four-part series on pursuing a career in leadership as an information professional.
Each speaker will be sharing their perspective on the most important responsibilities and attitudes for leaders, as well as ways they suggest students can practice leadership skills while they’re still in grad school, or early in their careers.
This session will feature Kelvin Watson, the director of Broward County Libraries in Florida.
A Day in the Life of a Leader: Part 3
Please join the co-chairs of the San José State University School of Information’s Leadership and Management Program Advisory Committee, Drs. Susan Alman and Cheryl Stenstrom, at 10:00 a.m. PDT for the third in a four-part series on pursuing a career in leadership as an information professional.
Each speaker will be sharing their perspective on the most important responsibilities and attitudes for leaders, as well as ways they suggest students can practice leadership skills while they’re still in grad school, or early in their careers.
This session will feature Dr. Melissa Fraser-Arnott, the chief of integrated library services at the Library of Parliament in Ottawa.
A Day in the Life of a Leader: Part 2
Please join the co-chairs of the San José State University School of Information’s Leadership and Management Program Advisory Committee, Drs. Susan Alman and Cheryl Stenstrom, at 10:00 a.m. PDT for the second in a four-part series on pursuing a career in leadership as an information professional.
Each speaker will be sharing their perspective on the most important responsibilities and attitudes for leaders, as well as ways they suggest students can practice leadership skills while they’re still in grad school, or early in their careers.
This session will feature Dr. Tracy Elliott, the university library dean at San José State University in California.
A Day in the Life of a Leader: Part 1
Please join the co-chairs of the iSchool’s Leadership & Management Program Advisory Committee, Drs. Susan Alman and Cheryl Stenstrom, at 10:00 a.m. PDT for the first in a four-part series on pursuing a career in leadership as an information professional.
Each speaker will be sharing their perspective on the most important responsibilities and attitudes for leaders, as well as ways they suggest students can practice leadership skills while they’re still in grad school, or early in their careers.
This session will feature Dana Vanzanten and Heather Robinson from the St. Thomas Public Library in Ontario, Canada.
Insider Insights: How to Interview and Find Career Success in Public Libraries
Public libraries offer great career opportunities, and though every job is different, there are some common themes in terms of what hiring managers are looking for. In this webcast, Jesse Walker-Lanz, the County of Los Angeles public library’s library administrator and head of adult and digital services, shares how public libraries can offer terrific career success, what strengths and background the LA County Library values in potential hires, and what to expect during the interview process. Prepare for some surprising insights!