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Do Embedded Librarians Have More Fun?

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Special Libraries Association Annual Conference

2009

Solo Librarians Division Program:

The New Face of the Special Librarian:

the Embedded Librarian

Presentation by Mary Tal ley June 15, 2009

How Do I Know ???

Models of Embedded Librarianship

Research Funded by

Special Libraries Association, 2008

Grant

Do Embedded Librarians Have More Fun?

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One organization’s embedded librarian

is another’s informationist . . .

What Are We Talking About When We Talk about Embedded Librarians?

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Do you provide specialized services

to any single customer group

within your organization?

Yes, I provide specialized services to

one or more customer groups.

Our Definition:

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Solo law librarian working for a single office firm

Solo law librarian working in a branch office of a multi-office law

Solo law librarian working exclusively for an intellectual property group

Who’s Embedded?

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Embedded Librarians Have More Fun When They Are...

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“In the Driver’s Seat,” they...

Embedded Librarians Have More Fun

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“In the Fast Lane,” they are...

Embedded Librarians Have More Fun

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“In a Porsche,” they have traded in a Toyota to...

Embedded Librarians Have More Fun

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“Does it add up to ‘fun’?”

Embedded Librarians Have More Fun

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A piece of the action

New opportunities

New relationships

Broader skill-sets

Value-added services

To join the fun:

Solo Librarians Have What it Takes

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§  Organization size – small may be better

§  Industry Types – anyone can join

§  Education and Experience – MLS welcome, experience necessary

To join the fun:

Solo Librarians Have What it Takes

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§  Entrepreneurial Spirit – you’re already there

§  Management Support – ready-made relationships

§  Library Management Support – you’re it

Come along for the ride …

Embedded Librarians Have More Fun

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Join the fun …

You won’t be alone for long.

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