[MNASIS-L] Are you interested in the July 14th SLA Virtual Seminar"Exploring Alternative Careers"?

[Janet M. Arth]

If you are interested in attending this seminar, please let Jim Tchobanoff 
know by Thursday, July 1st.  Based on the level of interest, we will offer 
the seminar at one or more locations.  Information about the seminar is at 
the end of this note.

Anticipated costs are $10 for SLA/ASIST members and $15 for non-members.

Once we know the level of interest and availability of meeting facilities, 
a second note will be sent out with registration information.

Jim Tchobanoff
jtchobanoff at bigfoot.com

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July  2004 Career Development Seminar

Exploring Alternative Careers

Wednesday, July 14, 2004
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm CT

Linda W. Braun is a principal in LEO: Librarians and Educators Online. She 
provides consulting, training, evaluation, and strategic planning services 
to libraries in profit and non-profit settings. Much of her work is in 
managing information related projects for organizations. This includes 
managing planning and implementation projects, designing and developing web 
content, and creating and implementing online learning experiences.

Description
In the 21st century being a librarian does not necessarily mean working 
inside a space called a library. Librarians are using their skills as 
library information professionals in a variety of roles within 
organizations and as independent consultants and trainers. Perhaps you are 
at a time in your career where you are thinking you would like to try one 
of the "out-of-the" box careers that other librarians have jumped into. 
But, you might not be sure how to get started in making the transition. 
This conference will give you the information you need as you begin the 
process.

The seminar will answer the following questions:
    * How do I market my skills as a library information professional in 
new and unique ways?
    * For what job titles and descriptions are my library information 
skills best suited?
    * What are some examples of how other library information professionals 
are using a library degree?
    * What steps you should take to guarantee success in order to take on a 
new role outside of the traditional library professional box?