1. Changing Role of Librarians Job Advertisement Trends for Information Professionals Stephanie Bailey LIS6303.721S14

2. Overview of Contents Introduction Emerging Job Titles Job Requirements Job Responsibilities Knowledge, Skills and Competencies Conclusion – Preparing for a Career in the Current Job Market

3. Introduction Competitive and fast-paced job market Technology’s impact on the field of information Traditional role vs. information and technology-centered role

4. Traditional Vs Technology-Centered Jobs San Jose State University. (2013). Job Types [data]. Emerging Career Trends for Information Professionals: A Snapshot of Job Titles in Summer 2013. Adapted from http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/about- slis/publications/emerging-career-trends-information-professionals-snapshot-job-titleshttp://slisweb.sjsu.edu/about- slis/publications/emerging-career-trends-information-professionals-snapshot-job-titles

5. Job Titles

6. Emerging Job Titles Digital Librarian Outreach Librarian Electronic Resources Librarian Metadata Librarian Systems Librarian Emerging Technologies Librarian

7. Job Responsibilities San Jose State University. (2013). Emerging Librarian Duties [graph]. Emerging Career Trends for Information Professionals: A Snapshot of Job Titles in Summer 2013. Retrieved from http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/about-slis/publications/emerging-career-trends-information-professionals- snapshot-job-titles http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/about-slis/publications/emerging-career-trends-information-professionals- snapshot-job-titles

8. Knowledge, Skills and Competencies Top Skills 1.Communication 2.Customer Service 3.Research Top Competencies 1.Leadership 2.Collaboration 3.Flexibility Top Knowledge 1.Technology 2.Subject 3.Trends

9. Qualifications   Entry-Level Positions  Blended Jobs (a combination of more than one job title)   Additional Experience Required Job Requirements

10. Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

11. Job Requirements San Jose State University. (2013). Job Requirements [data]. Emerging Career Trends for Information Professionals: A Snapshot of Job Titles in Summer 2013. Adapted from http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/about-slis/publications/emerging-career-trends-information-professionals- snapshot-job-titles http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/about-slis/publications/emerging-career-trends-information-professionals- snapshot-job-titles

12. Conclusion Preparing for the Job Market Be familiar and conversant with technology Be able to work well with others Be comfortable in a leadership position Create an e-portfolio to showcase your talents Do internship to gain experience Network to build contacts Personalize cover letters for each job you apply to