Solo Librarianship in Special Libraries with Amanda Thompson
SLASC
Abstract: Join us for a conversation with
Amanda Thompson, the Senior Manager of the Health Sciences
Library at Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical. This event will be
facilitated by Michelle Gee, Assistant Programming Director of
the SJSU SLASC, who will be interviewing Amanda about the
educational and professional experiences that led to her career
as a librarian in the corporate pharmaceutical industry. Being
the sole librarian in a large organization, Amanda will speak
about the importance of internships, being open to opportunities
outside of your comfort
zone, and how librarians of all disciplines can influence
change.
Bio: Amanda Thompson is the Health Sciences
Librarian at Ultragenyx Pharmaceuticals, where she manages all
aspects of the library as a solo librarian. In her current role,
she is responsible for curating literature in support of research
and development, facilitating access to information resources,
and ensuring accuracy and quality of available information. Prior
to Ultragenyx Amanda worked for five years as a research
librarian at Sandia National Laboratories, where she provided
research and reference services to scientists and engineers.
Amanda earned her MLIS from San Jose State University in 2015.
She has a strong passion for providing the best information to
inform decisions and make positive change. In her spare time,
Amanda loves to spend time with her children and her horse.
Zoom Registration Link:
https://sjsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcuf-6tqj0qHdQt9nNWpo7viOe_bcWmconX
Date: Monday, March 6, 2023
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. (Pacific Time)
Location: Online via Zoom