nancy clark, va librarian, at the careers in federal libraries 2011 ala annual conference
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Nancy Clark presents as the VA librarian on June 24, 2011 at the 2011 ALA Annual conferenceTRANSCRIPT
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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VHA Office of Informatics and Analytics
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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VHA Office of Informatics and Analytics
Nancy A. [email protected]://www.va.gov/VALNET/
Library Network Office
Contact Information/Questions?