What's New in Federal Library and Information Careers?
Channel: SJSU School of Information
Date: 2014-10-03

Podcast Links:
http://amazon.sjsu.edu/slisPod/colloquia/fa14/careerManningBaileyFA14.mp3
http://amazon.sjsu.edu/slisPod/colloquia/fa14/careerManningBaileyFA14.mp4

Abstract:
The landscape of working for the feds as an Information Professional is changing. Research Specialists working in the Library of Congress discuss the many different career options and how to get started in this dynamic industry. Learn new career paths, useful LIS skills, and hiring tips. 
The Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) program opens Oct. 1 - learn about this excellent opportunity and check out Internships, Fellowships, and Other Work Experience Opportunities in the Federal Government, published by our presenters.

Biography: Jennifer Manning
Ms. Manning joined the Congressional Research Service (CRS) in 1991.  She works in the Government and Finance Division section of the Knowledge Services Group, where she specializes in Congressional history, Member demographics, Congressional office operations, and legislative procedure.  She also handles Native American issues, Inter-parliamentary affairs, and is on the Training and Outreach Team for the Library’s new beta Congress.Gov website.

Ms. Manning received a BA in Political Science and International Studies and a MLS in Library Science from the University of North Carolina. She is a member of the American Library Association, the American Indian Library Association, the Special Libraries Association, and the District of Columbia Library Association.

Biography: Christina Bailey
Christina Miracle Bailey works for CRS (Congressional Research Service) which is part of the Library of Congress. She is currently the President of DCLA (District of Columbia Library Association) which is a local chapter of ALA (American Library Association). She was chosen as an 2013  ALA Emerging Leader, and selected for the Library Leadership in the Digital Age program at Harvard University.  She received her MLS from the University of North Texas and her B.A. in Communications from the University of West Georgia.