Associations & Networking
There are many benefits that can be obtained by joining an association — some include access to resources, opportunities to contribute to publications, education and conference discounts, volunteer opportunities, and, perhaps most importantly, the opportunity to meet, network, and share ideas with others members of the profession.
Rainie and Wellman argue “that the most successful individuals have networking literacy […] in short, they are masters of their new network operating system’s universe” (2012, pg. 274). In order to master one’s networking universe, it is important to take the first steps to explore and understand one’s network as well as how to operate within in. The resources below have been chosen to help new information professionals do just that.
Rainie and Wellman argue “that the most successful individuals have networking literacy […] in short, they are masters of their new network operating system’s universe” (2012, pg. 274). In order to master one’s networking universe, it is important to take the first steps to explore and understand one’s network as well as how to operate within in. The resources below have been chosen to help new information professionals do just that.