Starting a New Midcareer Librarian Position During COVID-19: Lessons to take into the future
Title
Starting a New Midcareer Librarian Position During COVID-19: Lessons to take into the future
Description
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.
Creator
Bomberger, Rachel
Yesilbas, Amanda
Publisher
International Journal of Librarianship
Date
2022-07-18
Format
application/pdf
Language
eng
Type
Text
Journal Article
Date Issued
2022-07-18
Is Part Of
International Journal of Librarianship
Extent
7(1), 30–42
Position: 980 (135 views)
Files
Citation
Bomberger, Rachel
and Yesilbas, Amanda
, “Starting a New Midcareer Librarian Position During COVID-19: Lessons to take into the future,” CALASYS - CALA Academic Resources & Repository System, accessed October 27, 2025, https://ir.cala-web.org/items/show/1346.