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in places other than traditional libraries10. Carry yourself professionally

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3. Join and use ALIA4. Find a buddy or mentor (or 2 or 3)5. BE a buddy or mentor6. Put your hand up for those extra tasks7. Continue your education8. TALK to people9. Be aware of how transferable your skills are to jobs

in places other than traditional libraries10. Carry yourself professionally

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7. Continue your education8. TALK to people9. Be aware of how transferable your skills are to jobs

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in places other than traditional libraries10. Carry yourself professionally

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1. Get rid of your sense of entitlement2. Embrace your profession3. Join and use ALIA4. Find a buddy or mentor (or 2 or 3)5. BE a buddy or mentor6. Put your hand up for those extra tasks7. Continue your education

8. TALK to people9. Be aware of how transferable your skills are to jobs

in places other than traditional libraries10. Carry yourself professionally

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9. Be aware of how transferable your skills are to jobs in places other than traditional libraries

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