Err… Umm… Chemistry of Collaboration and Networking Health Libraries Under the Microscope 11 July 2012 Sue Hill Sue Hill Recruitment.

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Chemistry of Collaboration and Networking

Health Libraries Under the Microscope

11 July 2012

Sue Hill Sue Hill Recruitment

Why Collaborate or Network?

Being good at your job is not good enough. You need to:

– Reach out to others– Communicate your success– Share your information– Justify your cost– Think of your next job

Is your message clear?

Good communication

• Be prepared to explain further when asked

• Show enthusiasm

• Getting a message across is a two way process!

• Brevity and clarity are your friends

• Take account of the medium

• Don’t assume your written document will do the talking for you

• First impressions count – make an impact

• Avoid negativity and hyperbole

Presentation

Follow, link, connect

At the Crystal Ball

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Pont de l'Archevêchécc by Suzanne Wheatleyhttp://www.flickr.com/people/suzyred

What have we learnt?