From the Trenches: Three SLIS Alumnae Discuss How to Succeed and Thrive in Academic Libraries (Career Colloquium - AUDIO)

Are you considering a career in academic librarianship? Academic libraries are dynamic hubs of learning and innovation. Academic librarians are focused on information literacy, facilitating student and faculty research, and meeting the constantly evolving information needs of their diverse communities. How do you prepare for a career with so many moving parts – electronic and print collection management, information and digital literacy instruction, reference assistance, website building, community service – all while presenting and publishing original research, so that you are competitive for hiring and promotions? Join us for a discussion with three recent SLIS alumni who have found success and job fulfillment in various academic library settings. You don’t want to miss this in-depth look at a day in the life of an academic librarian.