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Non-traditional Library roles. Amy Finnegan – Assistant Information Specialist, Guidance. Career. MA in library & information management from MMU in 2012 Assistant Information Specialist at NICE Co-founder of NLPN (new library professional network) Worked in 3 different library sectors
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Non-traditional Library roles Amy Finnegan – Assistant Information Specialist, Guidance
Career • MA in library & information management from MMU in 2012 • Assistant Information Specialist at NICE • Co-founder of NLPN (new library professional network) • Worked in 3 different library sectors • Volunteered in 3 different library sectors
NICE – National Institute for Care and Health Excellence • Responsible for providing national guidance and advice on quality health, public health and social care. • NICE manages NICE Evidence Search (NHS Evidence search)
The role of the AIS • Document supply • Systematic/ Literature searches • Information Skills training • Project work
5 top tips • Be realistic • Be passionate about a topic • Identify areas you want to improve • Network • Get involved