Early Career Advice for Mid-Career Librarians (11/6/25)
Whether you’re just beginning your journey in librarianship or navigating your first few years, this session is your opportunity to hear candid insights from professionals who’ve been in your shoes- and stayed the course. Early Career Advice from Mid-Career Librarians offers a practical and encouraging look at what it takes to grow and thrive in the field. Join Brittnee Fisher and Joyce Smith from St. Johns River State College as they share lessons learned, advice they wish they’d received earlier, and strategies for building a fulfilling career.
Trainers: Brittnee Fisher and Joyce Smith
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| Brittnee Fisher: Brittnee is an academic librarian at St. Johns River State College, where she has served since 2012. With over a decade of experience in higher education, she is dedicated to promoting student success, information literacy, and community engagement through innovative library programming. Brittnee holds a Doctor of Education in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis on Instructional Design and Technology from the University of West Florida, a Master of Library and Information Science from the University of South Florida, and a Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Communication from the University of Central Florida. In addition to her work as a librarian, she is a co-editor of NEFLIN’s Library Insights, and a frequent presenter on topics such as student wellness & engagement. |
| Joyce Smith: Joyce has served as an academic librarian at St. Johns River State College since 2006. She holds a Master of Library and Information Science from Florida State University and a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from Saint Leo University. As liaison to the Departments of Allied Health, Biological Science, and Nursing, Joyce supports students and faculty by providing research assistance and instructional sessions tailored to their academic needs. In addition to her liaison responsibilities, Joyce works in technical services as a cataloger, where she contributes to the acquisition and integration of both print and digital resources, maintaining the accuracy of bibliographic records and enhancing user discovery. With nearly two decades of experience, Joyce’s work helps create an efficient library environment that supports learning and research. |
