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Have MLS, Will Travel

Join a panel of experienced professionals as they explore their journeys from traditional library positions to dynamic careers in academic IT. Hear from Chris Jorgensen, Kristina Lively, Karla Lucht, and William W. Wells, Jr., who discuss their unique experiences, essential skills, and the evolving roles of librarians in technology. This session offers valuable advice for LIS graduates and insights into the advantages and challenges of career transitions. Gain inspiration and practical knowledge for navigating your own career path in information sciences.

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Have MLS, Will Travel

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  1. Have MLS, Will Travel How We Got out of the Library and into Academic IT

  2. Panelists • Chris JorgensenResearch & Instructional TechnologistCenter for Health Policy & EthicsCreighton University • Kristina LivelyWebmasterUniversity at Buffalo Law School • Karla LuchtComputer Assisted Instruction SpecialistInstructional Technology & Design OfficeGraduate School of Library & Information ScienceUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign • William W. Wells, Jr.Chief Information Officer University of Southern Maine

  3. Chris’s Career Library Assistant (Circ.) 1997 – 1999 Library Technician (Ref.) 1999 - 2001 Start B.A. in English 1997 Married to Omahan 1997 Joslyn Art Museum Reference and Web Services Librarian Reinert-Alumni Library 2003 - 2005 MSLIS (online) 2003 Reference Librarian 2001-2002 Head Librarian 2002 - 2003 SAHM 2005-2007 (Also, PT Ref Librarian, NLA C&U Section Webmaster, Attachment Parenting Yahoo Group Moderator) Research and Instructional Technologist 2007-present

  4. Kristina’s Wanderings 1993 M.L.S. Library Science The Catholic University of America Washington, DC 1989 B.A. Music Mercer University, Atlanta, GA Student Worker Jimmy Carter Presidential Library Atlanta, GA 1991 - 1994 Archives Technician National Archives and Records Administration Office of Presidential Libraries Washington, DC Student Aide Mercer University Library Atlanta, GA ? 2008 - Present Webmaster University at Buffalo Law School Buffalo, NY 1994 - 2007 Senior Electronic Resources Librarian, Webmonster National Endowment for Democracy Washington, DC

  5. Bill’s career path(?) Start Next?

  6. Karla’s Excellent Career Journey • Graduate Assistant • LIS Library • Reference • Webmaster • Milner Library • Intern • Research Assistant B.A. English Studies Illinois State University Graduate Assistant GSLIS User Services/ Help Desk M.S. Library & Info. Science Graduate School of Library & Info. Science (GSLIS) University of Illinois at U-C 2007 • Waitress • Bartender • South Korea • English Instructor • Library Consultant • 2002-2005 • English Program • Teaching Assistant Wife & Mom Computer-Assisted Instruction Specialist Instructional Technology & Design Office Graduate School of Library & Information Science University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (w00t) PhD Student L.I.S.

  7. Useful librarian skills?

  8. Success?

  9. Disadvantages?

  10. Kinds of jobs?

  11. Skills of LIS Grads?

  12. Librarian CIO?

  13. Advice?

  14. Questions?

  15. Further Questions? Chris Jorgensenchrisjorgensen@creighton.edu Kristina Livelykristinalively@gmail.com Karla Luchtklucht@illinois.edu Bill Wells wells@usm.maine.edu Thanks!

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