[OPLINLIST] Opinions and experiences wanted: Hiring a library tech

[Laura Solomon]

Hello all, 

I am interested in finding out more about how libraries go about hiring technology staff. I'm looking for any/all of the following : 


    * Opinions about what makes a good/bad tech hire 
    * Issues you have run into when hiring a tech 
    * Any procedural changes you have made because of a particular hire or experience 
    * Stories, both bad AND good, about your experiences working with tech staff 
    * If you're a current tech, I'd love to know what YOU think makes a good tech hire, and what advice you'd give to non-tech administrators who have to do the hiring 
    * Any advice, from either the tech or non-tech perspectives, that you would give to someone hiring a library tech. 

You can respond to either/both the OPLINLIST and OPLINTECH listservs, or to me directly if you'd prefer not to send to a group. All names and information will remain confidential; please don't hesitate to ask me if you have any questions. Thank you in advance for any information you can provide me! 

Laura 

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Laura Solomon, MCIW, MLS 
Library Services Manager , Ohio Public Library Information Network (OPLIN) 
(614) 728-5252 (voice) | (614) 728-5256 (fax) 
laura at oplin.org | http://www.oplin.org/ 

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