ER&L 2015

This "Librarian Roles and Responsibilties"-themed session is comprised of three 15-minute, peer-reviewed ER&L short talks. In ER&L short talk sessions, presenters will change every 15 minutes (after an individual presentation and brief Q&A period.) 

 [Moderator: Connie Stovall, Virginia Tech]

2:15pm

Title: (How) Have the Core Competencies for Electronic Resources Librarians Influenced the Position?

(http://proposalspace.com/p/4547/s?key=cFjpH9S7x5Qr2S5S)

Description: 

Learn about preliminary results of research undertaken to answer the question how have the Core Competencies for Electronic Resource Librarians, adopted in July 2013 by NASIG,  affected the qualifications for and responsibilities of electronic resources librarians as they are depicted in job ads posted between 2012 and 2014.

 2:30pm

Title: ERM With a Side of R&IS: Juggling Split Roles in Small Academic Libraries

(http://proposalspace.com/p/4548/s?key=cFjpH9S7x5Qr2S5S)

Description: 

How do you balance responsibilities in a job with multiple roles? This panel session will detail the challenges faced by librarians with split responsibilities in e-Resources and Research & Instruction, and the approaches they take to maximize their efforts in both departments. Emphasis will be given to strategies which address time and resource constraints in the management of electronic resources.

 2:45pm

Title: Wisdom from Former Newbies: Strategies to Overcome the Challenges of New Electronic Resources Librarians

(http://proposalspace.com/p/4549/s?key=cFjpH9S7x5Qr2S5S)

Description: 

New electronic resources librarians face unique challenges and a steep learning curve.  As relatively recent hires themselves, the three presenters will share their experiences, offer recommendations to overcome common hurdles, and focus on how lack of experience and training impacted their early work.  Resources for new librarians will be shared.