How to Be a 21st Century Librarian

by Library Journal
Oct 24, 2017 | Filed in Events & PD
In this informative webcast, learn how to choose a library school, make the most of your LIS program to prepare for a specialty that’s in demand and future-ready, bone up on what real-world employers are looking for today and tomorrow, and find and nail the interview for your first job in a modern library. View On Demand
Presented by: Drexel University Online & Library Journal Event Date & Time: Tuesday, November 14th, 2017, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM PT Technology and social change are transforming the information professions. In this informative webcast, learn how to choose a library school, make the most of your LIS program to prepare for a specialty that’s in demand and future-ready, bone up on what real-world employers are looking for today and tomorrow, and find and nail the interview for your first job in a modern library.

Panelists

  • John Helling - Director of Public Services, Indianapolis Marion County Public Library
  • Matthew Lechtenberg - Director of Recruitment, College of Computing & Informatics, Drexel University

Moderator

  • Meredith Schwartz - Executive Editor, Library Journal
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