The two of us have a combined 30 years’ experience in the Library and Information sector. We have worked in several countries, and in academic, public, and special libraries. Beyond our library degrees we have continued to learn, picking up graduate certificates in Education (Lydia) and a PhD in Library and Information Science (Petra). We have found jobs, changed jobs, left jobs, were promoted, applied for but did not get jobs, did jobs we did not like, and now have fulfilling careers and sustainable career goals.  

We would like to share our reflections on careers, choices, and challenges with the NLSX delegates. Mainly, we want to get candid with new GLAMR professionals, and talk about the things we wished we’d known about when we started in this profession.  

Our presentation will provide attendees with ideas on how to 

     • find your career theme – what it is and why you need one  

     • find your people – why you don't have to do it all alone  

     • find your courage – why there will never be a perfect time or a perfect candidate