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Code{4}Lib Listserv
https://listserv.nd.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A0=CODE4LIB
During the ALA Resume Workshop Cole Hudson suggested that we look at the Code{4}Lib website to gain more knowledge technology within libraries. At the time, my interest in libraries and technology had begun to widen. I looked at the website that night after I returned home and subscribedto its listserv.
On the listserv, you can either chose to receive job postings, general postings, or both. I chose to receive both even though I was more interested in job postings. I wanted to know what type of technology jobs that libraries posted, the qualifications that they asked for, and the salaries associated with those jobs. Jobs that have been posted on the listserv include: Research Data Management Librarians, Web Service Librarian, and Content Management Technicians. Many of the jobs posted are from university libraries. The list had more job offerings in my areas of interest than on the lisjob listserv from the school. This alleviated some of my concerns about finding a job when I completed the program.
In addition to the job postings, the community on the Code{4}Lib help each other with technical problems that a person might have at his or her library. Often the issue are beyond my comprehension, but there are moments when I understand a few of the queries that people post. For example, a person had questions regarding Drupal, an open source content-management program that business and governments use for blogs, on November 1 and the next few day several people attempted to answer the question. The listserv is also used to inform people about upcoming conferences, calls for papers, and other opportunities.
I found the Code{4}Lib listserv to be very informative. It was also a little daunting for me at first because many of the issues I did not understand. However, I have so much to learn in such a short time period. It is very intimidating. Overall, I did found the community to be very helpful and welcoming.