Document Type
Contribution to Book
Language
eng
Publication Date
2013
Publisher
American Library Association (ALA)
Source Publication
Finding a Public Voice: Barbara Fister as a Case Study Edited by Danielle Theiss and Diane Kovacs
Source ISSN
9780838986523
Abstract
The inspiration for this essay is Barbara Fister’s assertion that librarians must embrace functions that have not traditionally been part of the academic librarian’s portfolio. We shall examine the need for career adaptability in librarianship and use a case study to illustrate the four attributes librarians need to develop to ensure career adaptability. The case study involved collaboration between Kansas State University (KSU) Libraries, an agronomy professor, and the Global Research Alliance to develop an open access croplands research database. We will draw upon the field of vocational psychology to discuss career adaptability and ways librarians can develop the traits needed for good career adaptability: career concern, career control, career curiosity and career confidence (4 Cs) (Savickas, 2005).
Recommended Citation
Baillargeon, Tara and Carlstrom, Aaron H., "Academic Librarianship and Career Adaptability" (2013). Library Faculty Research and Publications. 52.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/lib_fac/52
Comments
Accepted version. "Academic Librarianship and Career Adaptability" in Finding a Public Voice: Barbara Fister as a Case Study. Eds. Danielle Theiss and Diane Kovacs. Chicago: Association of College and Research Libraries, a division of the American Library Association, 2013. Publisher link. © 2013 ACRL. Used with permission.