You Didn’t Learn This in Library School: Closing Knowledge Gaps in Library Management and Teaching

Are you an early career librarian? Have you recently moved into management, or taken on new instruction responsibilities? Do you feel like you’re faking it til you make it? If you said yes to any of these, this presentation is for you! Hear our stories of on-the-job learning, what we wished we’d learned in our MLIS programs, and the strategies we used to paint ourselves out of professional corners. Expect a practical discussion of major concepts in teaching and management, as well as a safe space to be vulnerable about what you don’t know–in other words, what you haven’t learned yet!

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Emily Hampton Haynes – Public Services Librarian, Carroll Community College
Emily Hampton Haynes is a Public Services Librarian at Carroll Community College. She is interested in fostering curiosity in students and creating an inclusive, engaged classroom.

Kaitlyn May – Access Services Librarian, Hood College
Kaitlyn May is the Access Services Librarian at Hood College. She has an interest in mentoring, and has an open-minded approach to leadership.

2 thoughts on “You Didn’t Learn This in Library School: Closing Knowledge Gaps in Library Management and Teaching

  1. Great job! And thank you so much for pointing out how every new librarian feels! It’s true, its hard to find an instruction position with no teaching experience, especially since it was not an option in my MLIS program. I have found it is most helpful to promote my Tactic knowledge, experience with instruction in my previous career as helpful in promoting my skills!
    Thank you for sharing.

    1. Thanks, Laura! That makes complete sense — anytime you can parlay previous experience in a new position, it shows how adaptable you are. Thanks for watching!

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