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Jason Battles

@jjbattles

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Librarian, tech guy, and part-time gamer. Dean of Libraries at the University of Arkansas.

Fayetteville, AR
Joined August 2008
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@dennistclark
Dennis Clark
3 years
Let me say that if you're interested in leading in special collections in universities, you should look at this job @UARKLibraries. Fayetteville AR is an awesome town. Do yourself a favor, at take a look. Arkansas is a many-layered state. https://t.co/GcwJmk2nMJ
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@UARKLibraries
University of Arkansas Libraries
4 years
We're hiring! Apply for the Director for Research and Instruction position by April 15. #UARK #UARKLibraries #UARKjobs https://t.co/IDoCBkm9tZ
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@UARKLibraries
University of Arkansas Libraries
4 years
THANK YOU to the @UArkansas Women's Giving Circle! We received $7,867 to support campus child caregivers. Libraries are for everyone - including children! We're excited to update our Children's Literature area in Mullins Library & provide literacy bags. #UARK #UARKLibraries
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Jason Battles
8 years
Transcribe-a-thon on Frederick Douglass’s 200th birthday @ugalibs @DigiLab_UGA #DouglassDay
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Jason Battles
8 years
Very cool! A 'super blue blood moon' is coming. https://t.co/BzIqSF5WCh via @NBCNewsMACH
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It's a "lunar trifecta!"
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Jason Battles
9 years
Awesome discovery & only 40 light years away! Nearby system has 7 Earth-sized planets, several in the habitable zone
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Jason Battles
9 years
I called Siri Alexa today when asking about the weather. Siri still responded, but I swear there was a tone of disappointment & betrayal.
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Jason Battles
10 years
@adalov3l3ss Absolutely! Geography can compound the problem for more urban organizations with a high profile private IT sector #LITAchat
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Jason Battles
10 years
A5: there is more we need to do with library IT diversity and IT diversity in general #LITAchat
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Jason Battles
10 years
A5: we have to get diverse candidates into the job pools. Recruitment at library schools, interns, and working with student groups #LITAchat
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Jason Battles
10 years
A5: As mentioned earlier, IT recruitment is challenging for most libraries so our candidate pools start at a deficit #LITAchat
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Jason Battles
10 years
A3-4: it can help bridge the divide and showcase IT's work and demonstrate a willingness to communicate and be inclusive #LITAchat
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Jason Battles
10 years
A3-4: perhaps they can help with a tech project with discovery or your web content. This can build relationships and knowledge #LITAchat
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Jason Battles
10 years
A3-4: perceptions are slower to change. All librarians are involved in some level of IT, so find those folks and engage them #LITAchat
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Jason Battles
10 years
A3-4: a lot of the issues have been due to lack of communication. the days of the black box library IT shop has ended, but... #LITAchat
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Jason Battles
10 years
A2: An aptitude and willingness to learn. Skills are certainly important but can build talent with the right person #LITAchat
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Jason Battles
10 years
A2: recruiting good people and keeping them for a while is the biggest challenge. It is greater than any specific tech imo #LITAchat
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Jason Battles
10 years
A1: management is largely about people. Soft skills matter a lot! #LITAchat
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Jason Battles
10 years
A1: a vision for how to move the org's tech operation forward and an understanding of where your part fits into the org #LITAchat
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