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Non-traditional Library roles

Amy Finnegan, Assistant Information Specialist, shares insights and tips on providing document supply, search, training, and project services in non-traditional library roles. Discover the key role of AIS in enhancing information access and quality.

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Non-traditional Library roles

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  1. Non-traditional Library roles Amy Finnegan – Assistant Information Specialist, Guidance

  2. 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

  3. 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)

  4. The role of the AIS • Document supply • Systematic/ Literature searches • Information Skills training • Project work

  5. 5 top tips • Be realistic • Be passionate about a topic • Identify areas you want to improve • Network • Get involved

  6. New Library Professional Network: @ManchesterNLPN

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