Open AccessMembership & Service Along the Career Path: Pre- and Post-Tenure Musings
Author(s) -
Kristin E. C. Green,
Bonnie Imler
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
pennsylvania libraries
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2324-7878
DOI - 10.5195/palrap.2019.206
Subject(s) - mentorship , service (business) , career path , path (computing) , sociology , career development , public relations , management , psychology , medical education , political science , business , medicine , pedagogy , marketing , computer science , economics , programming language
Two academic librarians, at different stages of professional life, share the importance of service in their daily duties and overall career path. The advantages of membership in the Pennsylvania Library Association are emphasized, as is networking with others in the profession. Leadership opportunities and mentorship of junior colleagues is also explored.