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Questions on online professional development
daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (Nesbeitt, Sarah)
Mon Jan 8 20:01:20 2001
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From: "Nesbeitt, Sarah" <SNESBEITT@BRIDGEW.EDU>
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> (Apologies for cross-posting. Please reply to snesbeitt@bridgew.edu, and
> not to the list.)
>
> We're looking for anecdotes, personal experiences, and other examples to
> include in an upcoming book on online professional development for
> librarians. While your comments need not be limited to the following
> topics, below are some specific questions we're interested in. If you'd
> be willing to provide us with some detail on at least one of the topics
> below, we would greatly appreciate it.
>
> Staying connected:
> - What current awareness services do you use to keep up-to-date, and why?
> - What use do you make of library-related e-mail lists?
>
> Professional involvement:
> - Have you used the web to find information on library associations or
> conferences?
> - Why did you choose to develop a personal web page?
> - Have you used Internet tools to collaborate with fellow librarians on
> publications or presentations, or to collect materials/research for your
> professional writing?
>
> Education:
> - How has the Internet helped you in making education decisions?
> - Have you learned about any scholarships/grants by researching them
> online?
>
Job-hunting:
- Have you used the web in your library job hunt, had success with an
electronic resume, or researched potential employers online?
- (For employers) Do you choose to advertise open positions online? Why or
why not?
> Feel free to be as detailed as you like in your responses, as all
> information will be helpful. Please indicate your name & affiliation (if
> you don't mind those being included in the book). Our book, _The
> Information Professional's Guide to Career Development Online_, will be
> published by Information Today in late 2001 or early 2002.
>
> Please e-mail any responses to Sarah (snesbeitt@bridgew.edu) or Rachel
> (rachel@lisjobs.com). Thanks!
>
> Sarah L. Nesbeitt Rachel Singer Gordon
> Reference/Systems Librarian Head, Computer Services
> Maxwell Library, Bridgewater State College Franklin Park Library
>
> Bridgewater, MA 02325 Franklin Park, IL
> 60131
> E-mail: snesbeitt@bridgew.edu E-mail:
> rachel@lisjobs.com
>
>
>
