Many LIS professionals and students are interested in independent work opportunities, either as a full-time career or on a temporary or part-time basis. This book shares the experiences of successful information professionals who work as contractors or consultants. Have you ever dreamed of "life outside the library?" If you've ever wondered how you, as an information professional, can carve out a career or even find lucrative temporary work serving as a contractor, consultant, or freelancer, this book is for you. Editor Melissa M. Powell and other successful independent library professionals…mehr
Many LIS professionals and students are interested in independent work opportunities, either as a full-time career or on a temporary or part-time basis. This book shares the experiences of successful information professionals who work as contractors or consultants. Have you ever dreamed of "life outside the library?" If you've ever wondered how you, as an information professional, can carve out a career or even find lucrative temporary work serving as a contractor, consultant, or freelancer, this book is for you. Editor Melissa M. Powell and other successful independent library professionals will help you decide if contracting is right for you, describe what to expect as an independent information professional, and identify the key steps to take. This book is for any librarian in any type of library or any LIS student who wishes to do independent work, whether as a full-time consultant, trainer, or contractor or on a temporary or part-time basis. Readers will learn how to perform a self-assessment to decide if consulting work is a good fit for them and understand the market for values-based consulting. The book addresses important topics and common questions for those new to being a contractor, such as establishing a legal structure for your business, financing your start-up and maintaining the books, marketing, working with clients outside of the library profession, and project management. A list of resources and sample forms are also provided.Hinweis: Dieser Artikel kann nur an eine deutsche Lieferadresse ausgeliefert werden.
Melissa M. Powell is a librarian currently working as an Outside Sales Consultant for The Library Corporation. She has worked for more than 35 years in libraries as a paraprofessional and degreed professional, in addition to a four-year "retirement" to work in the book selling and publishing industry.
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Foreword Loida Garcia-Febo, International Librarian, Consultant, and Educator Introduction: How to Use This Book to Get Where You Want to Be Melissa M. Powell, BiblioEase Chapter 1. Is Consulting Work for You? Nancy Bolt, Nancy Bolt & Associates, and Liz Bishoff, The Bishoff Group Why Do Libraries Hire Consultants? Four Basic Types of Consulting Presenting and Teaching Facilitating or Managing a Process Conducting Research or Evaluation Unique Expertise What Kind of Consultant Are You? Worksheet A: Deciding Your Consulting Role Worksheet B: Aptitudes Important for Consulting Worksheet C: Putting It All Together Using These Worksheets Challenges You Will Face A Balanced Life Distractions Travel Partnerships Maintaining Your Reputation Dealing with Negative Recommendations Delivering on Contracts Summary Chapter 2. Values-Based Consulting Carson Block, Carson Block Consulting, Inc. What Is "Values-Based Consulting?" "I Want to Be a Consultant" The Why of Values-Based Consulting How Does This Play Out? You Are the Future of Values-Based Consulting Chapter 3. The Map of Your Marketplace Pat Wagner, Pattern Research, Inc. Part One: The Independent Point of View: It's Different from Being Employed The Ideal Customer versus the Real Customer How Different Are Potential Customers in Different Library Workplaces? What Works to Find and Reach Them, Regardless of Who They Are How Do They Fit into Your Strategic Plan and Business Model? What Do Potential Customers Have in Common? Part Two: The Customer Individual Customers Library Institutions Conferences Library Support and Membership Organizations Applying Your Skills Outside of the Library Community Conclusion Chapter 4. Know the Numbers That Tell Your Story: The Legal and Financial Aspects of Your New Business Denise Shockley, Independent Consultant Developing a Business Plan Choosing a Business Structure Sole Proprietorship Partnership Corporation Subchapter S Corporation Limited Liability Company Taxes Bookkeeping and Accounting Bank Accounts Bookkeeping and Accounting Basics Conclusion Chapter 5. Company Culture Jamie Hollier and Tynan Szvetecz, Commerce Kitchen and Anneal, Inc. What Is Culture? (Hint: Not a Ping Pong Table or a Beer Fridge) How You Do One Thing Is How You Do Everything Seeing Yourself Leadership Styles (Both Internal and External) The Authoritative Leader The Neglectful Leader The Permissive Leader The Authoritarian Leader The People: Jazz as a Model The Roles Individual Owner or Partnership Hiring (Fit over Skills, Trust, etc.) Vendors and Partners Where You Are Can Affect How You Are Home Offices Coffee Shops Co-Working Space Your Own Office Space Conclusion Chapter 6. Marketing and Branding Crystal Schimpf, Kixal, Inc. Defining Your Brand Designing a Logo Creating a Web Site Marketing with E-mail Utilizing Social Media LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Instagram SlideShare Other Social Media Channels General Social Media Tips Targeting Marketing to Specific Audiences Engaging in Volunteerism and Professional Activities Networking with Other Professionals Conclusion Chapter 7. Pipelines and Charging for Services Melissa Stockton, Quipu Group Pipelines How Much in the Pipeline? How to Fill the Pipeline Responding to an RFP/RFI/RFQ Getting the Word Out Repeat Clients Charging for Services Pricing Models to Think About When and How to Say No Conclusion Chapter 8. Getting It Done: Project Management Tips for Library Consultants Emily Clasper, Suffolk Cooperative Library System Project Management Methodologies Project Management Superstar Tactics Setting the Stage Project Scope Scheduling Communication Building Your Toolbox Epilogue: A Few Last Things Before You Begin Your Journey Melissa M. Powell, BiblioEase Appendix A: Specific Types of Consulting Appendix B: ASCLA Library Consultants Code of Ethics About the Editor and Contributors Index
Foreword Loida Garcia-Febo, International Librarian, Consultant, and Educator Introduction: How to Use This Book to Get Where You Want to Be Melissa M. Powell, BiblioEase Chapter 1. Is Consulting Work for You? Nancy Bolt, Nancy Bolt & Associates, and Liz Bishoff, The Bishoff Group Why Do Libraries Hire Consultants? Four Basic Types of Consulting Presenting and Teaching Facilitating or Managing a Process Conducting Research or Evaluation Unique Expertise What Kind of Consultant Are You? Worksheet A: Deciding Your Consulting Role Worksheet B: Aptitudes Important for Consulting Worksheet C: Putting It All Together Using These Worksheets Challenges You Will Face A Balanced Life Distractions Travel Partnerships Maintaining Your Reputation Dealing with Negative Recommendations Delivering on Contracts Summary Chapter 2. Values-Based Consulting Carson Block, Carson Block Consulting, Inc. What Is "Values-Based Consulting?" "I Want to Be a Consultant" The Why of Values-Based Consulting How Does This Play Out? You Are the Future of Values-Based Consulting Chapter 3. The Map of Your Marketplace Pat Wagner, Pattern Research, Inc. Part One: The Independent Point of View: It's Different from Being Employed The Ideal Customer versus the Real Customer How Different Are Potential Customers in Different Library Workplaces? What Works to Find and Reach Them, Regardless of Who They Are How Do They Fit into Your Strategic Plan and Business Model? What Do Potential Customers Have in Common? Part Two: The Customer Individual Customers Library Institutions Conferences Library Support and Membership Organizations Applying Your Skills Outside of the Library Community Conclusion Chapter 4. Know the Numbers That Tell Your Story: The Legal and Financial Aspects of Your New Business Denise Shockley, Independent Consultant Developing a Business Plan Choosing a Business Structure Sole Proprietorship Partnership Corporation Subchapter S Corporation Limited Liability Company Taxes Bookkeeping and Accounting Bank Accounts Bookkeeping and Accounting Basics Conclusion Chapter 5. Company Culture Jamie Hollier and Tynan Szvetecz, Commerce Kitchen and Anneal, Inc. What Is Culture? (Hint: Not a Ping Pong Table or a Beer Fridge) How You Do One Thing Is How You Do Everything Seeing Yourself Leadership Styles (Both Internal and External) The Authoritative Leader The Neglectful Leader The Permissive Leader The Authoritarian Leader The People: Jazz as a Model The Roles Individual Owner or Partnership Hiring (Fit over Skills, Trust, etc.) Vendors and Partners Where You Are Can Affect How You Are Home Offices Coffee Shops Co-Working Space Your Own Office Space Conclusion Chapter 6. Marketing and Branding Crystal Schimpf, Kixal, Inc. Defining Your Brand Designing a Logo Creating a Web Site Marketing with E-mail Utilizing Social Media LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Instagram SlideShare Other Social Media Channels General Social Media Tips Targeting Marketing to Specific Audiences Engaging in Volunteerism and Professional Activities Networking with Other Professionals Conclusion Chapter 7. Pipelines and Charging for Services Melissa Stockton, Quipu Group Pipelines How Much in the Pipeline? How to Fill the Pipeline Responding to an RFP/RFI/RFQ Getting the Word Out Repeat Clients Charging for Services Pricing Models to Think About When and How to Say No Conclusion Chapter 8. Getting It Done: Project Management Tips for Library Consultants Emily Clasper, Suffolk Cooperative Library System Project Management Methodologies Project Management Superstar Tactics Setting the Stage Project Scope Scheduling Communication Building Your Toolbox Epilogue: A Few Last Things Before You Begin Your Journey Melissa M. Powell, BiblioEase Appendix A: Specific Types of Consulting Appendix B: ASCLA Library Consultants Code of Ethics About the Editor and Contributors Index
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