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    Josh Neff

    Information Specialist at Johnson County Library

    Josh Neff is an Information Specialist at Johnson County Library, based in Kansas.13 He works specifically at the Blue Valley Library branch.2 Josh's career journey at Johnson County Library has been quite interesting:

    Career Path

    1. Web Content Developer: Josh initially started his career at Johnson County Library as a web content developer, working mostly independently.1

    2. Information Specialist: Realizing that customer service was more aligned with his passion, Josh transitioned to the role of Information Specialist.1 In this position, he works on the front lines with patrons, enjoying varied interactions with both library users and staff.13

    Professional Approach

    Josh's mission as an Information Specialist is to help people and improve their lives by:

    • Connecting them with necessary information, resources, and support
    • Sharing his creativity and knowledge3

    He particularly appreciates being able to more readily see the results of his work in this role.1

    Additional Responsibilities

    Beyond his primary role, Josh is involved in various library activities:

    • He helps organize and facilitate Tabletop Game Nights at the library, which provide a welcoming atmosphere for people to try out new games.4
    • Josh has also been involved in community outreach efforts, such as attempting to reunite lost family photos with their owners.5

    Personal Insight

    Josh advises others in similar positions to not be afraid to admit when a position isn't right for them or to ignore the impulse to try something different.1 This reflects his own experience of successfully transitioning within the library system to find a role that better suits his strengths and interests.

    Highlights

    Mar 23 · jocolibrary.org
    Tabletop Game Nights Beckon With Fun For All
    Tabletop Game Nights Beckon With Fun For All
    A Fresh Approach to Job Rotation - Public Libraries Online
    Nov 19 · kshb.com
    Johnson County Library searching for owner of old family photo

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    Location

    Kansas City, Missouri, United States