October 2019

Leveling Up Series

Part 1: Search Committee Insights - October 16

Interested in learning what search committees look for in an academic candidate? Join us as we provide insights into the academic hiring process from librarians who’ve served and led search committees. Learn best practices from what to have on your application, good phone interview habits, and other ways to “level up” your academic job search game. The first in a two-part webinar series titled, “Leveling Up”, this webinar aims to empower and promote inclusion of LIS students, graduates, and professionals of color into academic librarianship with a focus in the health sciences and supports Competency 6: Health Information Professionalism: A health information professional promotes the development of the health information professions and collaborates with other professionals to improve health care and access to health care information.


Featured speakers:

  • Karen Barton, Biomedical Research Liaison Librarian, Duke University Medical Center Library & Archives

  • Christian Minter, Community Engagement and Health Literacy Librarian, University of Nebraska Medical Center Library

  • Shenita Peterson, Life Sciences Informationist, Emory University

  • Peace Ossom-Williamson, Director of Research Data Services, The University of Texas at Arlington


Part 2: Tips and Tricks for Successful Onsite Academic Interviews - October 30

Part 2: Tips and Tricks for Successful Onsite Academic Interviews

Take advantage of practical tips and tricks to help prepare you for your onsite interview. Listen to a panel of librarians who were previously candidates for their respective roles and landed their dream job! The second in a two-part webinar series titled, “Leveling Up”, this webinar aims to empower and promote inclusion of LIS students, graduates, and professionals of color into academic librarianship with a focus in the health sciences and supports Competency 6: Health Information Professionalism: A health information professional promotes the development of the health information professions and collaborates with other professionals to improve health care and access to health care information.


Featured speakers:

  • Ruby Nugent, Dental Medicine Liaison Librarian, UNLV Libraries

  • Aidybert “Aidy” Weeks, Graduate Medical Education Liaison Librarian & Collections Manager, UNLV Libraries