The Job Hunt
The ALA JobLIST Direct, the free bi-weekly e-newsletter from ALA JobLIST! The newsletter keeps you up to date on what’s going on with job-seeking and hiring in the profession—including information on new publications, professional development offerings and opportunities to connect and network. Sign up for it here:
http://ala.informz.net/ala/profile.asp?fid=1494
ALA JobLIST Placement Center at ALA Midwinter
If you’re looking for a job or a new employee, in addition to the networking possibilities at ALA Midwinter Meeting (Dallas, TX, January 20-24, 2012), the ALA JobLIST Placement Center is an excellent resource, with all services free to job seekers. Provided by the ALA Office for Human Resource Development and Recruitment (HRDR), the Placement Center will be open on the Saturday and Sunday of the meeting, with an orientation on Saturday at 8:30am. January 21.
Job seekers should register and search for jobs on the JobLIST website at
http://joblist.ala.org . Registration (recommended but not required) will give registered employers access to your resume information. It also allows for direct communication between job seekers and employers.
How to become an Essential Librarian
by Branne Kirsh
Published in the November issue of Endnotes: The Journal of the New Members Round Table 2, no. 1
http://bit.ly/uGxgJw
I Need a Library Job Launches Website
Read the blog about locating a library job, connect with others, and see the jobs list all in on place.
http://inalj.com/
When Looking for a Library Branch out!
We all know that finding a job after library school can be tough, by expanding your search beyond the traditional library, you expose yourself to more opportunities and just might find the perfect job in an expected place. Here are a few places to look for jobs outside the traditional library realm.
- USA Jobs:
The US Government has libraries at every agency and hires MLIS graduates for all sorts of information related jobs. All applications and job announcements for the Federal Government are posted at USA Jobs.
- LAC Group
Hires for companies across the US. Some jobs are temporary but many are permanent positions.
- AIM Library Staff: A placement company that works with private organizations throughout the US.
- NonProfits:
Nonprofits often hire researchers and other positions perfectly suited for someone with an MLIS. Search for nonprofit jobs here or on individual organization websites.
- Publishers:
Like nonprofits, publishers are looking for talented folks for work with copyright, research, and much more. Take a look here or on individual company websites.
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