Dr. Samantha Gordano, founder of Dead Canary HR Consulting, discusses why librarians are a great fit to work in human resources roles. during our conversation, Dr. Gordano mentioned The Wounded Workforce, People Geeks and Transform.
Dr. Samantha Gordano – Founder of Dead Canary HR Consulting
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The mention of *The Wounded Workforce* really resonates—librarians are trained to spot gaps in information and support systems, which translates directly to helping employees navigate burnout. A colleague of mine made that exact transition and says her reference interview skills are now used for exit interviews instead of book searches.
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Exit interviews instead of book searches! That’s a great example of how we can use our skills in any setting. Thank you for listening.
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The reference to *People Geeks* really highlights how empathy and systematic thinking overlap between librarianship and HR. A colleague recently transitioned to HR after years in a medical library, and she says her ability to organize complex information is exactly what the role demands.
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I’m so glad Dr. Gordano came on because HR is not something people think of when we think of our organization skills. Thank you for listening.
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