Laura Solomon , MCIW, MLS OPLIN
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Laura Solomon, MCIW, MLS
OPLIN
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Librarian.
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
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“My primary criteria, so far very rarely met (and I mean that with utmost seriousness--
rarely met) are basic competence and sanity. Of the techs I have worked with or hired or recommended, only a sad handful
have been competent and sane.”
Library administrator
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• Writing the ad, looking at resumes
• The interview
• Warning signs
• Practical strategies
• What does this mean to me, Laura?
What we’re covering:
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They’re laughing at your ads
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Determine real needs
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Certifications vs. non-certified, degreed vs. non-degreed
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“The days of self-taught tech staff are over. Things have
gotten too complicated.”
Library technology manager
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“Having a list of [certifications] may be more about the ability to take tests and pay for
them than taking that information and applying it to real world problems…”
Library technology manager
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What about degrees?
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Market realities
“Realize that, in many cases, the salary of a credentialed tech is higher than many of
the existing library staff. It is simply a market factor. Technical expertise is in
high demand and, in many cases, expensive.”
Library technology manager
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“Because of what libraries pay, I see our positions as paid apprenticeships that people hold for 4-5
years before moving up.”
Library director
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“…and walking on water would be useful”
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This is why they’re laughing• Position Title:
IT Technician
• Description:The applicant should have: a strong skillset in networking, including: active directory, group policy, security; working knowledge of best practices for help desk duties, ticketing and documentation. The position requires the applicant to be able to maintain, troubleshoot and repair hardware, software and peripherals. Duties: Help Desk services; general systems administration and backup for the network and PC’s including imaging; software installation and maintenance; technical support for library staff, programs and library patrons.
• Qualifications:• Must have experience with hardware/software maintenance and installation. • Skills needed: Must be able to communicate effectively with library staff and patrons.
Knowledge of: Windows XP/OS7; Server 2003/2008; Active Directory; Group Policy; MSOffice; software loads; hardware builds/chipsets; internet protocols and security; networks.Preferred skills include: Html; Analytics; Adobe CS3 or CS5; knowledge of personal devices such as tablets, eReaders and Apple products; Digital Imaging; knowledge of databases.
• Salary:• $11.00 hr.
• Comments:29 hours per week. Schedule includes evenings and weekends.
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The
INTERVIEW
2.
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Dual purpose of a tech
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Communication skills
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BOFH
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Yes, you’re an idiot.You have no idea
how much restraint it’s taking not to say
that out loud.
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“[Make sure] they understand that a network includes the
humans.”
Library tech
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Writing skills
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Troubleshooting skills
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3.Warning
SIGNS
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Common sense?
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Inflexibility
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“Bloody awful” dogmatism
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Lack of customer service
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Misrepresenting technical abilities
http://www.flickr.com/photos/usnationalarchives/7136520515/
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Knowing right away
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Them or a team?
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4.Practical
STRATEGIES
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The interview environment
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Use a panel in Stage 2
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Explain something
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• http://www.csbsju.edu/selt/selthistory/12-7-00/lego-replication.htm
• http://www.mftrou.com/communication-skills-game.html
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Write a procedure
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Give a tour…with an agenda
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DON’T go alone
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Summary
Don’t hire the first person who seems to know more than
you do.
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Be clear on what you need your IT person
to do.
In your own head.
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Take your time; your computer upgrade can
wait
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Thank you!
Stalk me here
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