Starting a New Midcareer Librarian Position During COVID-19

Lessons to take into the future

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https://doi.org/10.23974/ijol.2022.vol7.1.221

Abstract

This article chronicles the experience of two midcareer librarians who were new hires at the University of South Florida one month before the entire campus was sent to work from home due to the COVID-19 pandemic. They recount the obstacles encountered and how they overcame them. They include lessons learned and ways to improve a transition to remote working. Specific areas that are discussed: technology, training, communication, self-advocacy, relationship building, and mentorship.

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Author Biographies

  • Rachel Bomberger, University of South Florida

    Rachel A. Bomberger is the Electronic Resources and Serials Librarian, Collection and Discovery Department at the University of South Florida Library, Tampa, Florida, a position that began in February of 2020. Previous work experiences include Library Director of the USSOCOM/JSOU Library, MacDill AFB, Florida and Metadata/Catalog Librarian, McKay Archives at Florida Southern College, Lakeland, Florida. She has a MA in Library and Information Science from the University of South Florida and a BA in American Studies from the University of Notre Dame.

  • Amanda Yesilbas, University of South Florida

    Amanda Yesilbas is the Electronic Resources Librarian, Collection and Discovery Department at the University of South Florida Library, Tampa, Florida. She has a MA in Library and Information Science from the University of South Florida and a BA in Art History from the University of Florida.

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2022-07-18

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Vol. 7 No. 1 (2022): Pandemic and Libraries

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Starting a New Midcareer Librarian Position During COVID-19: Lessons to take into the future. (2022). International Journal of Librarianship, 7(1), 30-42. https://doi.org/10.23974/ijol.2022.vol7.1.221