{"id":33743,"date":"2014-07-25T15:05:42","date_gmt":"2014-07-25T20:05:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inalj.com\/?p=33743"},"modified":"2014-07-25T15:04:46","modified_gmt":"2014-07-25T20:04:46","slug":"exploring-alternative-library-careers-via-linkedin-groups","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/inalj.com\/?p=33743","title":{"rendered":"Exploring Alternative Library Careers via Linkedin Groups"},"content":{"rendered":"

by Joy Rodriguez, former Head Editor, INALJ Delaware<\/a>
\n<\/a>previously published 8\/1\/13<\/em><\/p>\n

Exploring Alternative Library Careers via Linkedin Groups<\/strong> <\/span><\/p>\n

\"Joy<\/a>Joining groups on Linkedin<\/a> is a great way to expand your professional network and keep track of the latest information in the LIS world. Several articles have been written on how to manage<\/a> and network<\/a> via LinkedIn groups. Joining groups can also be a great way for individuals with an LIS background to explore career areas outside the traditional library world. There are several Linkedin groups that focus on alternative careers for information professionals. Here are a few that you should consider joining (I\u2019ve included a description from each group\u2019s profile):<\/p>\n

Association of Independent Information Professionals<\/a>: \u201cThe Association of Independent Information Professionals (AIIP) is the premier industry association for information professionals working independently. The organization\u2019s membership consists of more than 500 business owners from more than 25 countries.\u201d<\/p>\n

code4lib<\/a>: \u201ccode4lib is an informal group of people interested in computer technology and library\/information science that focuses on practical solutions to common and arcane problems of the domain.\u201d<\/p>\n

Culture and Museum Jobs<\/a>: \u201cMultidisciplinary group to help those who look for a place in the world of museums and general cultural institutions.\u201d<\/p>\n

Digital Asset Management<\/a>: \u201cThe essential online meeting place for anyone who is involved in creating a digital media supply chain in their organization – for marketing, for media, for publishing, for everyone. Covering Media Asset Management, Digital Asset Management (DAM) for broadcast, publishing, brand, online, Content Management strategies, Web Content Management, semantic web, content delivery networks and more.\u201d<\/p>\n

Information, Knowledge and Content Management Specialists<\/a>: \u201cFor people interested in the Information, Knowledge and Content space.\u201d<\/p>\n

LIS Career Options (a subgroup of American Library Association)<\/a>: \u201cThis is a forum devoted to exchanging information about LIS careers, both traditional and alternative, for LIS professionals, students, and those aspiring to a career working with information.\u201d<\/p>\n

And last, but most definitely not least:<\/p>\n

INALJ – The I need a Library job Group<\/a>: \u201cA positive space online for information professionals, library staff and librarians looking for jobs to congregate and share tips and information.\u201d http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/groups?home=&gid=4112382&trk=anet_ug_hm<\/a><\/p>\n

Of course, these are just a few examples of Linkedin groups focusing on career alternatives for LIS professionals. I hope this list will encourage you to explore Linkedin further and find groups that fit your interests.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

by Joy Rodriguez, former Head Editor, INALJ Delaware previously published 8\/1\/13 Exploring Alternative Library Careers via Linkedin Groups Joining groups on Linkedin is a great way to expand your professional network and keep track of the latest information in the LIS world. Several articles have been written on how to manage and network via LinkedIn…<\/p>\n

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