ALA 2010 Annual Conference Program and Exhibit Directory

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information systems (GIS) in three distinct
settings. We begin with an overview of GIS and
discuss why and how others have built programs
in their library. Our panelists represent a range of
institutions - from one just starting with GIS to
another with an established program and one with
GIS services offered in a non-academic library.
Innovative Career Choices:
Opportunities Beyond Public and
Academic Libraries
NMRT
Washington Convention Center -158A
Wondering how to start/transition your career into
a non-traditional setting? Contemplating working
for a vendor, commercial library, or venturing out
on your own? Just curious? This program provides
information to answer these questions! Join us as
panelists discuss what led them to their
non-traditional career paths; resources they used
when job hunting; skills required to obtain similar
positions; typical days in their lives; resources for
staying abreast of changes in the library world
and library community; and potential changes to