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Library Bootcamp

Discover valuable resources for career planning in the library field, including mentoring programs, continuing education opportunities, Twitter chats, self-care tips, and building a professional network.

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Library Bootcamp

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  1. Library Bootcamp Sophie Brookover, LibraryLinkNJ

  2. Career Planning • Where do you want to be in 5 years? 10 years? • What steps do you need to take to get there? • Who can you ask for advice, coaching or mentorship?

  3. Career Planning Resources • Formal mentoring programs via NJLA, NJASL, LibraryLinkNJ & ALA divisions • Continuing Education opportunities via LibraryLinkNJ, NJLA, NJASL, NJ-SLA, HSLANJ, etc.

  4. Career Planning Resources • Participate in Twitter Chats: • #libchat: alternating Tuesdays, 8-9:30pm ET (opposite weeks from #critlib) • #critlib: alternating Tuesdays, 9pm ET • #ewgc (Adult Galley Chat): 1st Tuesday, 4-5pm ET • #ewgcya (YA Galley Chat): 3rd Tuesday, 5-6pm ET

  5. Career Planning Resources • Read This! • Cheryl LaGuardia’s recent Library Journal column on key career questions • INALJ.com • ALA New Members Roundtable

  6. Self-Care • Know when to take a break or change gears. • 6 Simple Ways to Avoid Burnout • 40 Ways to Relax in 5 Minutes • Adult Coloring Pages

  7. Self-Care • Build and rely on a solid PLN: • FB Groups • Twitter • Tumblr • Group texting & listservs • Learn from colleagues at many points on their career journeys.

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