Emerging technology librarian The emerging technologies librarian job title has made the rounds in academic libraries, and is popular in the United States. Emerging tech librarians are generally employed in academic libraries but can be found in several kinds of libraries. Required skills for emerging technologies positions From a cursory evaluation of various position descriptions for ETLs, the following skills were mentioned as required: ETLs provide technological know-how in public service environments Explore emerging technologies for current awareness and application in library settings (for user groups, and staff) Explore, develop, promote, and assess technologies including social media and other services Teach orientations, course-integrated instruction and workshops about information, mobile technologies, social media & collaboration tools Create learning modules to support information literacy, reference and web-based library programs using new technologies Apply instructional design principles to library teaching, in online and face-to-face environments Deliver innovative and adventurous services as technologies are accepted, and new ways are found to use them Research a range of social tools, such as social networking, blogs, wikis, eLearning software and open content Manage the librarys use of social media and build its identity accordingly Build web development skills such as PHP, Javascript, XML, and SQL Demonstrate leadership regarding innovative, emerging technology-based services Create, promote and facilitate the use of electronic resources and services Work effectively and collaboratively; take initiative, or be self-directed, as needed; be committed to innovation and creativity Speak about emerging technologies with others at all skill levels ETLs are increasingly important as libraries struggle to stay current with and make sense of the sheer number of emerging technologies. There is a dire need for tech-savvy librarians who can identify, evaluate, and implement new technologies that can benefit librarians and users alike. Other skills Maintain awareness of emerging and evolving technologies and tools for library and information management, educational technology and higher education via research, professional literature, online resources, professional development activities and personal networking Evaluate emerging technologies for library and information management and educational technology to determine relevance to library staff and campus community work with IT to ensure consistency and conformity with the technical architecture of systems Review and advise staff, students and campus community of the uses, likely impact and strategic value of relevant technologies, tools and practices Initiate, design and provide effective training for staff, students and faculty via workshops, presentations, lectures, tutorials, one-on-one instruction, online tutorials and other methods Initiate, design and coordinate experimental implementations of potential and emerging services using new technologies Evaluate and advise of possible production-level projects using new technologies.
Posted on: Wed, 15 Oct 2014 05:00:00 +0000
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