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The January 2016 SIG ED newsletter is now available. Includes reports from AM15 and volunteer opportunities! ow.ly/Xfwr8


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#KM teaching scattered across many different schools. Int'l survey shows top 'home' is business school #asist2015


Join us at #ASIST2015 for Knowledge Management In Lis Education: Bridging Research And Practice Tues, 11/10, 1:30pm.


#ASIST2015 Thank you to everyone who asked & answered questions on the academic job market this afternoon!


Recurring ideas today: Know the story you are telling about yourself. Be involved in your professional orgs. Network. #ASIST2015


8th ?: Advice for developing research agenda? Ans: Figure out what you want to know and why you want to know it. #ASIST2015


7 ans con't: 1st yr: Get into the habit of publishing & presenting right away. Make every paper count. Strategize. Ask for help. #ASIST2015


7 ?: What can I do in the 1st yr of phD? Ans: Find a committee and get involved. Be active in professional organizations. #ASIST2015


Ans 6: Short answer: no. Don't let institutions put you in a box. You bring more to the table than that. #ASIST2015


6th ?: Any disadvantage for minorities or international candidates in the US?


YOU are looking for the best fit. Where do you belong? It's about you, not them. It's like a marriage. Pick wisely. - @SKHastings #ASIST15


Tip: Have a website to showcase work. Search committees want a sense of who you are. #ASIST2015


5th answer, con't: The really impressive candidate is the one who brings value to organization. #ASIST2015


5th, con't: For a strong packet: Know how to tell your story.Only send pieces they tell you to send. Do show enthusiasm. #ASIST2015


5th ans: Not customizing cover letter. Not having all of the pieces requested. Typos, errors, not proofreading thoroughly. #ASIST2015


5th ?: What are the mistakes you see in application materials? #ASIST2015


Networking tips, con't: PUBLISH. Find senior faculty who share your interests. Join ASIS&T committees and play the long game. #ASIST2015


Networking tip: Get business cards. #ASIST2015


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