CLA and the 8R’s

We had a great panel updating the CLA conference attendees on the progress of the CLA President’s Task Force on the 8R’s.
Here’s a link to our presentation.
Here’s a link to more information on the 8R’s.
Here’s a link to the Info-Nation website which is launching very soon. Essentially, Info*Nation is CLA’s attempt to recruit some new blood to the information professions. (By “professions,” we are talking broadly about all people whose “profession” – vocation, calling, employment – is working in libraries; not just librarians with too many degrees.) We want to emphasize the diverse elements of library work and break down some of the stereotypes associated with libraries. At the same time we want to recruit personnel that continue to be committed to the core values of libraries (public service, learning, literacy, access to information, regular coffee breaks, etc.). Besides, at some point a whole bunch of senior librarians and library technicians are going to retire and it would be nice to have one or two competent individuals to fill the void. It’s edgy and done a little diferently than the traditional library careers pages. Keep your eyes pealed.
Stephen