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Mind The Gap, Ala Annual Conference 2017, Aisha Conner-Gaten Jun 2017

Mind The Gap, Ala Annual Conference 2017, Aisha Conner-Gaten

Aisha Conner-Gaten

This presentation will be a panel discussion with hiring managers from different library types and LIS educators to consider the gaps in competencies and skills needed for successful employment in libraries.  This discussion will address the changing needs in the workplace, as well as the profession and how library schools can adapt to meet those needs.  Another goal is to highlight how practitioners can give ongoing feedback to LIS education to help transition needed modifications


Social Justice & Libraries Guide 2017, Aisha Conner-Gaten, Elisa Slater Acosta, Desirae Zingarelli-Sweet, Krista Devito, Rhonda Rosen, Javier Garibay Apr 2017

Social Justice & Libraries Guide 2017, Aisha Conner-Gaten, Elisa Slater Acosta, Desirae Zingarelli-Sweet, Krista Devito, Rhonda Rosen, Javier Garibay

Aisha Conner-Gaten

This quick guide will introduce terms relating to social justice, specifically those related to the 2017 William H. Hannon Library Staff retreat. Additionally, these terms will be defined and examples provided for deeper understanding. Feel free to print this guide and refer to it during future conversations.


Getting (And Keeping!) A Graduate Assistantship At U Of I, School Of Information Sciences, Aisha Conner-Gaten Nov 2014

Getting (And Keeping!) A Graduate Assistantship At U Of I, School Of Information Sciences, Aisha Conner-Gaten

Aisha Conner-Gaten

Graduate assistantships are a great way to fund your education while obtaining real world experience in the field. Join us for a panel of hiring supervisors for assistantships at U of I and ask your questions about hiring, daily tasks, and skill development in these positions.