NORASIST New Archives - November 2003

November 14, 2003

Annual Career Night
Co-Sponsored by Cleveland SLA and NORASIST

Martin Jaffe
Master Career Counselor

Work: In the Way of Life, or a Way of Life...

Back by popular demand, this is a meeting for everyone, as Marty Jaffe returns to SLA for "careers, part II!" Satisfy your current, present, or next job requirements, along with your career desires. With Marty's guidance, you'll ask yourself questions such as:

- Have you reached a career pinnacle...or need to maintain it?
- Do you see your ideal job as being 5-7 years ahead?
- Are you deciding--or refining--what's possible for you?
- What other avenues does librarianship offer?

Re-ground yourself periodically, and take time for an assessment of key skills for your future--whether it's in your current role, or the next one. You never know where the next opportunity is going to take you. Also, Marty is an expert at taking dreaming and vision into the real-world career plan, not just the job of today (or tomorrow.)

Marty began his career as a librarian and now manages the famed InfoPLACE. He says his presentation offers a "workshop for life, what looks best for you, and how to plan for it." As a nationally certified master career counselor (MCC), and a certified career development facilitator instructor (CDFI), he has much to share--you owe it to yourself to be there.

We extend a warm invitation to all NE Ohio information professionals to join Ohio's graduate library science students for this event. Your experiences are invaluable to future librarians. If you were fortunate to have someone mentor you or offer golden advice, here's the opportunity to return it. You have much to offer, and your career advice is always a highlight for graduate students.

SLA always welcomes students at regular meetings, and understands when student classes prevent their regular attendance. This date is a no-conflict time suggested by SLIS students. Save the date--join us for a casual dinner, good conversation ( you might find the next intern at the meeting), and a great presentation for yourself and your career.

November 14, 2003
5:30-6:45 Dinner, networking
6:45-7:30 Presentation by Marty Jaffe
...plus a new "MindBreak" by Diane Kovacs...

KSU Library School Room 319