nancy clark, va librarian, at the careers in federal libraries 2011 ala annual conference

ALA Annual Pre-Conference EventFriday, June 24, 2011

2011 Careers in Federal Libraries

Nancy A. ClarkDirector, Library Network Office

June 24, 2011

VHA Office of Informatics and AnalyticsLiibrary Network Office

VHA Office of Informatics and Analytics

What is VALNET?

• Health sciences library network• Support for clinical and

administrative decision making, research, and education• Resources and services to enhance

the quality of care for Veterans

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Why VALNET?

• Network of colleagues• Mentorship program• Educational program• Joint purchasing • Centralized products and services• Opportunities to serve at local, regional

and national levels

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Facts about VALNET

1865 – first Veterans Hospital Library 1930’s – Librarians wore white uniforms 1949 – 3 week courses on Medical

Librarianship 1965 – Basic List of Books and Journals for

Veterans Administration Medical Libraries/Selected List of Books and Journals for the Small Medical Library (Brandon/Hill list)

1981 – Mentor Training Program 2005 – Librarians on Call 2011 – Library Resources and Services

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Why VA?

• Opportunity to serve those who have served our country

• Internationally recognized health care organization

• Job opportunities nationwide• Competitive salary and benefits• Paid federal holidays• Paid sick and annual leave• Retirement program with matching

contributions• Health benefits program

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Nancy A. Clarknancy.clark@va.gov214-857-0379http://www.va.gov/VALNET/

Library Network Office

Contact Information/Questions?