Advice from Early-Career LIS Professionals

Reminder:

ALSO is sponsoring the Advice from Early-Career LIS Professionals discussion panel to be held today (September 15)

A panel of recent graduates will discuss their experiences working in academic libraries, archives, digital collections, public libraries, school libraries, special libraries and youth services. They will speak with you about taking advantage of your time as a SLIS student, gearing up for the job market and positioning yourself during your first job. Tuesday, September 15 from 4:45 to 6:15 in the SLIS Commons.

Pizza will be served.

Panelists include:

*Academic Libraries: Nikki Busch, SLIS Class of ’03, Grants & Reference Librarian, UW-Madison

*Archives: Jacqie Ferry, Cataloging Archivist and EAD Coordinator, Wisconsin Historical Society

*Digital Libraries: Eric Larson, SLIS Class of ’05, Digital Library Consultant, UW Digital Collections Center

*Public Libraries: Jennifer Endres, SLIS Class of ’03, Director, Prairie du Sac Public Library

*School Libraries: Ellen Baum, SLIS Class of ’02, Library Media Specialist, Middleton High School

*Special Libraries: Carin Bringelson, SLIS Class of ’04, Information Manager, TeachingBooks.net LLC

*Youth Services: Amanda Struckmeyer, SLIS Class of ’05, Children’s Services Librarian, Middleton Public Library

This event is being sponsored by ALSO in conjunction with ALA-SC, SLA-SC and SAA-SC.