Ahead of the curve

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Ahead of the curve Michelle McLean Information Librarian

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Keeping up to date in the library profession

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Ahead of the curve

Michelle McLeanInformation Librarian

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Why

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Growth of knowledgeCareer developmentAnticipationClient expectationsLeft behind

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How

Take responsibility• Personal• WorkChoose your focus• Your passion• Your job

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Where

Generalist vs specialistLibrary scienceJournalsConferences and

trainingNetworking

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Where - online

Online supplementsConference papersE-listsBlogsWikisPodcasts

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Access and Learning

RSS

Common Craft

Learning 2.0

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Finding content

Workplace

Networking

Professional associations

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Finding content

Blogs

Social networks

Podcasts

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Avoiding overload

Be selectiveFilterAsk for

recommendationsDeleteTake breaksRead for enjoymentBookmarking

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Important

Professional responsibility

Tools to helpLibrarians shareFast changeExplore and enjoy!

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Michelle McLeanCasey-Cardinia Library

[email protected]

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