Opportunities abound at the end of the year

I am a tenure-track librarian. I am two years into this role, and I have learned in this short time that preparing my packet for review takes organization, self-reflection, and time. Though a hectic time of the year, my colleagues mentioned that the end of the year has historically been a good time to work on creating this packet because the semester begins to wind down to a close.  The packet reflects a yearlong testament to the variety and flexibility that make up the role of the health academic librarian. As I worked this month on gathering together information to compile for my packet, which includes information on scholarly, committee, and professional work, I realized that opportunities abound even at the close of the year, for participating in activities that could be included within the packet that showcase both my commitment to the profession and reflect my values. I have listed some of these activities and examples to share to provide ideas of potential ways to add to your documented professional tenure journey. Also, don’t forget to give yourself some grace at this time of the year, rest, and time to spend with family and friends.

Cheers!

Volunteer opportunities

Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Library committee and our library marketing team worked to schedule a volunteer opportunity with a neighboring community outreach and advocacy group to provide needed food and supplies to support students and community members to help decrease food insecurities. Kudos to our library marketing team! Philaabundance serves our community members without the partnerships we have throughout Philadelphia and the surrounding counties. https://www.philabundance.org/supporting-community-partners/

Training opportunities  

Sponsored by the Clinical Librarians and Evidence-Based Practice and Research caucuses, a workshop on writing abstracts for poster presentations and journal articles. To participate, you will not need to be a member of the Medical Library Association or the caucus, though membership will be required to obtain CE’s

 Thursday, December 14th for  “Abstract Writing Workshop” offering MLA CE’s.

No registration is required. Join us at:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82356210454?pwd=bk43NUR2REVCc1U2QWVLZ1RIM3dVQT09

Meeting ID: 823 5621 0454 Passcode: clebprc23