From the Trenches: Three SLIS Alumnae Discuss How to Succeed and Thrive in Academic Libraries
Channel: SJSU School of Information
Date: 2014-05-06

Podcast links:
http://amazon.sjsu.edu/slisPod/colloquia/sp14/careerTrenchesSP14.mp3
http://amazon.sjsu.edu/slisPod/colloquia/sp14/careerTrenchesSP14.mp4

Academic libraries are dynamic hubs of learning and innovation. Academic librarians are focused on information literacy, facilitating student and faculty research, and meeting the constantly evolving information needs of their diverse communities.

Abstract:
How do you prepare for a career with so many moving parts -- electronic and print collection management, information and digital literacy instruction, reference assistance, website building, community service -- all while presenting and publishing original research, so that you are competitive for hiring and promotions? Join us for a discussion with three recent SLIS alumni who have found success and job fulfillment in various academic library settings. You don't want to miss this in-depth look at a day in the life of an academic librarian.


Biography: Christina Mune, MLIS
Christina Mune (MLIS 2011) is an Academic Liaison Librarian for Physical and Earth Sciences at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library. She has extensive experience in online learning and instructional design, digital collections and web services. Christina also coordinates SJSU's Open Educational Resource initiative, Affordable Learning Solutions. Her research interests include library contributions to open access and open education movements, library services to first generation college students and user-centered learning spaces.

Biography: Elisabeth Thomas, MLIS
Elisabeth Thomas (MLIS 2007) is the Community Outreach Librarian at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library. She also teaches an online course called "Library Science: Steps to Successful Research", and is a Reference Librarian at Ohlone Community College. Elisabeth's responsibilities at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library include the library's involvement in Freshman Orientation and Transfer Day, organizing events such as SJSU's University Scholar Series and the Annual Author Awards, and publicizing library resources through a variety of media such as newsletters and social media.

Biography: Jeffra Diane Bussmann, MLIS
Jeffra Diane Bussmann (MLIS 2008) is the STEM and Web Librarian for CSU East Bay in Hayward, California. She has a BS in Math from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo and an MLIS from SJSU. Previously, Jeffra was the Mathematics, Physics, and Astronomy Librarian at UC Irvine (2009-2012), and has the unique experience to be able to compare CSU and UC librarian work. Jeffra is currently organizing the STELLA—Science, Technology & Engineering Library Leaders in Action—unconference for 2014 at Stanford University. Her research interests include information literacy instruction in the physical sciences, online learning, usability studies, and website design.