A list of job search options offered by the Ontario Library Association.
Todd Gilman writes, "My advice to would-be academic librarians involves four progressive steps. In this article, I'll discuss the first three: making initial contacts, turning a vita into a résumé for librarians' consumption, and mastering the art of the cover letter to obtain support positions (i.e., pre-professional jobs) within libraries."
Todd Gilman writes about his experience of getting a Ph.D., looking for work, and how "I met with two Harvard librarians, and to my delight, both said instantly that a Ph.D. in English and a master's in library science would make a "powerful combination" of credentials for a future librarian." He then explains how he got hired at Yale as a collection development specialist in their library.
A national (USA) specialty staffing, recruiting, outsourcing and consulting firm emphasizing jobs and careers for information professionals.
Summarizes responses by MLS/MIS graduates to a survey about careers as librarians.
Addresses responses to a survey of library school students regarding job hunting, job conditions, and recruiters.
Employment-related article discussing synonyms for "special librarian" and what skills are required. By Jessica Lynn Marx.
Article by Steven M. Cohen discusses numerous ways for librarians to market themselves, online and offline, and gives examples.
Group for those searching for library jobs in California.
Summary of what was said at an ALA annual meeting discussion group. Includes suggestions for those trying to be hired and those doing hiring.
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