{"id":12916,"date":"2013-03-18T15:00:04","date_gmt":"2013-03-18T19:00:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inalj.com\/?p=12916"},"modified":"2013-05-27T13:18:08","modified_gmt":"2013-05-27T17:18:08","slug":"skills-in-need-why-coding-and-technical-skills-can-benefit-your-job-hunt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/inalj.com\/?p=12916","title":{"rendered":"Skills in Need: Why coding and technical skills can benefit your job hunt"},"content":{"rendered":"

by Alexis Rohlfing, Head Editor, INALJ New Hampshire<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Skills in Need: Why coding and technical skills can benefit your job hunt<\/span><\/h3>\n

\"alexisr1\"<\/a>When you\u2019re looking for a library or information professional job, whether you\u2019re new to the field or just changing directions, you\u2019ll find you need something to make you stand out. In the rapidly changing world we live in, knowing your way around technology– specifically software and coding– can make that difference. In a traditional library, it will allow you to assist with troubleshooting or even maintain databases and web pages in house. In an information professional job, having tech know-how can open doors that may not open with just an information background or MLS.<\/p>\n

This isn\u2019t to say you need to be able to code Python or C++ or have formal certifications, but walking the line between computer science and library science will afford you more opportunities, and better your chances of landing a position. If you already have a techie bent, this is a perfect way to meld your background into a career. Another plus side is that you can bring this knowledge and these resources to your job so that they can benefit others.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re trying to figure out where to start, there are tons of resources available to you, many of them free. Here are a few to get you started:<\/p>\n