Author Archives: Bohyun (Library Hat)

About Bohyun (Library Hat)

Bohyun Kim is the Associate University Librarian for Library Information Technology at the University of Michigan Library. Formerly, she was the Chief Technology Officer and Professor at the University of Rhode Island Libraries.

Interview with Brand-New Librarians III – Laura O’Brien

Posted on September 30, 2010 by Bohyun (Library Hat)

For the third and the last post of the Interview with Brand-new Librarians series, I interviewed Laura O’Brien. Laura graduated from Simmons Graduate School of Library and Information Science in May, 2009. Laura had completed her eight months’ of job … Continue reading →

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Interview with Brand-new Librarians II – Kiyomi Deards

Posted on September 27, 2010 by Bohyun (Library Hat)

For the second post of the Interview with Brand-new Librarians series, I interviewed Kiyomi Deards. Kiyomi is an ex-chemist who quit her full-time chemist work in order to attend an MLS program full-time. She loves science and research and writes … Continue reading →

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Interview with Brand-new Librarians I – Rachel Slough

Posted on September 23, 2010 by Bohyun (Library Hat)

In my last blog post, I talked about how soon-to-be librarians lacking professional involvement and networking can build a good foundation for their post-MLS job search through the work itself.  I also thought about adding some practical tips about the post-MLS … Continue reading →

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For Soon-to-be Librarians with Little Professional Involvement and Networking

Posted on September 22, 2010 by Bohyun (Library Hat)

Lately there has been a lot of discussion about getting the first job after finishing the MLS program. There have been many dozens of emails posted on NEWLIB-L (See “How Did You Get Your First Librarian Job?” thread) and LITA-L … Continue reading →

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20 Tips for Planning Your Mobile Website

Posted on August 11, 2010 by Bohyun (Library Hat)

Last Thursday at the new student orientation, I  have launched the new mobile website for our library.  You can also see how it works from this tutorial. From the survey of the first year medical students, we have discovered that … Continue reading →

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Getting Published in a Peer-Reviewed Journal

Posted on August 10, 2010 by Bohyun (Library Hat)

My very first scholarly article in a LIS journal is about to be published in the fall issue of the Journal of Web Librarianship!  And I have two more articles submitted to two other journals, the Reference Librarian and Technical … Continue reading →

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Librarianship and Burnout

Posted on July 27, 2010 by Bohyun (Library Hat)

It was so unexpected that I didn’t even realize when it came – burnout. It may very well be the case that I need a vacation since this summer has been quite hectic. It wouldn’t hurt to prioritize all the … Continue reading →

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Looking back at “What is Your Library Doing about Emerging Technologies?”

Posted on June 30, 2010 by Bohyun (Library Hat)

Who knew that I, the second-time attendee of the ALA annual conference, would be organizing and moderating a panel of a dozen librarians? But I have. Just a few days ago. And I still find the experience amazing and hard … Continue reading →

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Information Overload & Personal Information Management

Posted on June 21, 2010 by Bohyun (Library Hat)

I am very excited to present at ALA 2010 Annual Conference LITA BIGWIG Social Software Showcase. The topic I am presenting is Information Overload & Personal Information Management.  I know that it is not anything fancy or something that would … Continue reading →

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Mobile Devices and a Sensor Revolution

Posted on June 2, 2010 by Bohyun (Library Hat)

Have you heard about the emerging Internet of Things? I have been meaning to write about this for a while now but was unable to find time.  This term refers to the new and expanded Internet by real-world objects that … Continue reading →

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