Recently graduated &newly hired – Why did we start this project? – Research objectives

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library-transitions

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Recently graduated &newly hired

co-presentersCatherine McGoveran | catherine.mcgoveran@uottawa.ca | @kittmcgLaura Thorne | laura.thorne@ubc.ca | @LauraThorne14Presentation on Github

Why did we start this project?

explore common experiences

identify shared solutions

experience the ethics process

Project status

ethics ethics ethics

collecting all the data

What do you think will be the biggest challenges?

Research objectives

1. Identify the key challenges faced by new academic librarians in Canada

2. Determine what supports exist to assist new graduates in becoming academic librarians

3. Identify gaps between education, expectations, and experiences from a variety of perspectives

Methods

literature review → surveys → follow up interviews → analysis → presentation and publication

Sampling

[Canadian context]

Surveys:

current students

recent graduates

new professionals

recruitment and supervising

Interviews:

recruitment and supervising

Gaps in the literature

Literature shout out

Oud, J. (2008). Adjusting to the workplace: Transitions faced by new academic librarians. College & Research Libraries, 69(3), 252-266.

Harrington, M., & Marshall, E. (in press). Analyses of mentoring expectations, activities and support in Canadian academic libraries. College & Research Libraries - Preprints.

Key themes from the literature review

education

recruitment, hiring processes, and orientation

mentorship programs

Benefits & outcomes

Limitations & future research

transitioning professionals

self-identification

language

LIS faculty and administrators

Your turn!

participate at: http://ow.ly/wpIK0

comments & suggestions & experiences

share widely

Follow along & get in touch!

Catherine McGoveran | catherine.mcgoveran@uottawa.ca | @kittmcg

Laura Thorne | laura.thorne@ubc.ca | @LauraThorne14

Consulted literature

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