Early career librarians often face challenges as they build connections, seek mentorship, and navigate new professional expectations. By focusing on the needs of this unique group, libraries can support greater confidence and a stronger foundation for long‑term success that benefits new librarians and the entire organization. Early career librarians and the colleagues who support them can benefit from exploring practical approaches to strengthening workplace relationships, identifying meaningful development opportunities, and establishing a solid start in the profession across any library setting.
Scheduled Dates
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June 11, 2026, 11:00am -
12:00pm CDT
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Instructor(s)
Alex Henigman is a Medical Librarian at the University of Missouri–Columbia, embedded within the Department of Family & Community Medicine. She provides comprehensive research, education, and clinical support to clinicians, researchers, fellows, and residents. Alex is committed to advocating for early career librarians and previously served as Co-Chair of the Early Career Librarian Task Force Initiative for the Midcontinental Chapter of the Medical Library Association.
Brandon Kennedy is a Research & Instruction Librarian at the Texas Medical Center Library. He provides support in research and education of the health sciences, focusing on expert literature searching, citation management, and information literacy. Through his experience as an early career librarian, Brandon advocates for those just starting out in the professional and has served as Co-Chair of the Early Career Librarian Task Force Initiative for the Midcontinental Chapter of the Medical Library Association. He continues to contribute to educational and resource awareness for librarians as a member of the South-Central Chapter of the Medical Library Associations' Early Career Librarian Initiative.