Comments on: Post-ALA, post-OCLC: What’s next?

By: walt

walt — Thu, 31 May 2007 17:26:07 +0000

Elena–Thanks, and you have no idea how much I appreciate what’s been said the last couple of weeks.

By: Elena O'Malley

Elena O'Malley — Thu, 31 May 2007 17:18:10 +0000

I know you’re not asking, and probably not wanting, but you have my sympathies. Transitions of this kind can be stressful and anxious times. My best wishes for finding a truly good match for your skills and inclinations.

You’ll always have work as one of my heroes. (I use that word advisedly.) Unfortunately, as you’ve assuredly already noticed, the pay is terrible. On the other hand, I offer flexible hours and telecommuting.

By: Paula

Paula — Tue, 29 May 2007 15:40:51 +0000

Walt — this was quite a surprising development… But, I’m confident that you’ll find something interesting and rewarding. Thanks for your many contributions to understanding library technology issues. Best of luck!

By: walt

walt — Fri, 25 May 2007 21:21:40 +0000

“Post-ALA”: While I hope to be talking to possible employers during ALA Annual, none of this happens until long after ALA Annual.

Distance-ed teaching: That’s on the table (as Mark Lindner revealed in his related post). Assuming I can figure out what I should be teaching, and that I don’t wind up in a near-full-time position (in which case Cites & Insight would trump teaching), it’s a good possibility as part of a set of futures. I think what I’m doing now is a bit different than formal coursework, but it’s been a long time since I’ve done formal coursework from either side…

By: Kathleen de la Pena McCook

Kathleen de la Pena McCook — Fri, 25 May 2007 20:37:22 +0000

Have you considered teaching in one of the programs that does distance education online w/ a few f2f sessions? Seems to me you are teaching online right now and would be a great asset to one of the programs.
Not sure what you mean by “post-ALA.”

By: walt

walt — Thu, 24 May 2007 19:07:34 +0000

John, No, I follow a couple of the scienceblogs, but not that one. Fascinating. Now if some of you want to send me perfectly-fitting job announcements that might or might not require being onsite…heck, I’ve already got the “I’m available!” post. Right here.

Maybe next week’s second post (after thanking everyone) should offer a specific scenario for which I’d need a taker–e.g., someone to sponsor the new ejournal I’d like to spin off and maybe C&I itself, for a reasonable but not excessive annual sum to be negotiated…as the meat of a mixed writing/[speaking if anyone’s interested/maybe teaching/maybe consulting stew. Maybe not.

By: John Dupuis

John Dupuis — Thu, 24 May 2007 17:23:56 +0000

Hi Walt, I don’t know if you follow Bora Zivkovic’s blog A Blog around the Clock, but you might find his story about how he found his new job at PLoS ONE interesting: http://scienceblogs.com/clock/2007/05/its_official_1.php

It’s a new world in many ways and strange and wonderful things can happen unexpectedly.

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Wed, 23 May 2007 13:58:34 +0000

Dear Walt,

I’ve been a lurker for many years and truly appreciate your Cites & Insights. Best of luck in your new adventure in life–and smooth sailing!

By: WoW!ter

WoW!ter — Tue, 22 May 2007 20:04:37 +0000

WoW!
Rather unfortunate that our climate doesn’t suit you. So I wish you all the best with finding a suitable position in a location of your liking. Perhaps it’ll leave some extra time for your publishing work.

By: Cathy Doyle

Cathy Doyle — Tue, 22 May 2007 18:19:11 +0000

You know, I thought that with OCLC buying RLG they’d finally make use of the wonderful talent that they had in you. Having this happen never crossed my mind.

Good luck with finding just the right job.