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Changing places
How a job exchange can (maybe) change your life
Liz Walkley Hall
Outline
Some background
The why, how, who, how, and what of a job exchangeWhy go?How to sell the idea to your managerWho to exchange withHow to organise the detailsWhat to do after the exchange
Background
1996:Reference/Reserve Librarian, Flinders
University, South Australia
Background
1997:Assistant Librarian, Glasgow
Caledonian University, Scotland
Why …
Professional developmentExperience a different library
environment without resigning
Personal fulfilmentLive and work in a city you’ve always
dreamed about
How … sell the idea
Define the benefits to the library and the organisation
Find support and use it
“Earn” your exchange
Who …
Use established networksPersonal contactsProfessional or organisational contacts
Targeted approachGo directly to potential libraries you’d like
to work in
Possible resources:LIBEX: www.cilip.org.uk/jobscareers/libexLibrary associations, especially ALA
How … organise the details
Documentation
Insurance – work, medical, travel
Work permit/visa requirements
Salaries and the cost of living
How … duties and conditions
Job description
Working conditions and staff benefits
Training, professional development opportunities
How … personal effects
Accommodation
Household goods
Vehicles
Personal items
What to do afterwards …
Use the exchange to enhance professional opportunities at home
Maintain professional relationships with colleagues overseas
Scotland …
My view of Glasgow
Scotland …
West Highland Railroad
Scotland …
Tobermory, Isle of Mull
Ireland …
Cliffs of Moher, Ireland
Wales …
Dylan Thomas’s cottage, Laugharne
England ...
Wren Library, Cambridge
Turkey …
Ephesus
Turkey …
Fishing village
Spain …
Cordoba
Spain …
Seville
Paris …
View from the Notre Dame
Friends …
