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Author(s) -
Sonnenwald Diane H.
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
bulletin of the american society for information science and technology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1550-8366
pISSN - 0095-4403
DOI - 10.1002/bult.2012.1720380502
Subject(s) - public relations , value (mathematics) , social media , bates , work (physics) , plan (archaeology) , library science , political science , sociology , computer science , engineering , mechanical engineering , archaeology , machine learning , law , history , aerospace engineering
Editor's Summary Numerous benefits can be gained by promoting the value of information professionals to employers, students, funding agencies and the general public. Sandy Hirsh, Prudence Dalrymple and Marcia J. Bates have pointed out several ways that ASIS&T can spearhead these advocacy efforts, starting with the need to clearly define the term information professionals. A dedicated website illustrating the work, skills and value of the information professional might include testimonials, top 10 lists and interviews and be reinforced through social media marketing. The global Library 2.012 virtual conference of October 2012 can feature panels on the roles, benefits and advocacy of professional organizations such as ASIS&T. Additional advocacy opportunities are available by adding content to the ASIS&T site, establishing an advisory board and developing a long term strategic advocacy plan. Members are invited to get actively involved in advocating for information professionals by submitting suggestions for site content or participating in panels.