Knowledge: employment
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- Jobs for Information Professionals
http://web.syr.edu/~jryan/infopro/jobs.html - A resource guide to library employment related and job postings sites.
- Librarians
http://stats.bls.gov/oco/ocos068.htm - Employment information for librarians from the Occupational Outlook Handbook.
- Library Assistants and Bookmobile Drivers
http://stats.bls.gov/oco/ocos147.htm - Employment information and job outlook from the Occupational Outlook Handbook.
- ClickNwork
http://www.clicknwork.com/ - Web-based work opportunities for information specialists, researchers and writers.
- Library Technicians
http://stats.bls.gov/oco/ocos113.htm - Job outlook and work description from the Occupational Outlook Handbook.
- EXULT - Exeter University Library Trainees
http://www.ex.ac.uk/library/trainees/ - Gives an insight into working as a library trainee and provides some useful links to those who are considering studying librarianship or information science.
- Library Juice 3:11 - Job Search Supplement
http://libr.org/Juice/issues/vol3/LJ_3.11.sup.html - Contains help for job-seeking librarians, including compilations of annotated links and professional advice.
- Non-traditional jobs for special librarians
http://www.libsci.sc.edu/bob/class/clis724/SpecialLibrariesHandbook/non-traditional.htm - A chapter from the "Special Libraries Management Handbook: The Basics" website written by students in CLIS 724 (Special Libraries and Information Centers) at the University of South Carolina College of Library and Information Science during the Spring 1999 and 2000 semesters. Provides an analysis of the variety of jobs available for special librarians.
- Alternative Careers Workshop
http://studentorg.cua.edu/asis/march98.htm - An overview of a series of presentations given at the Catholic University of America on the subject of alternative careers for librarians from '98.
- Job Hunting: Just for Librarians
http://www.libraryhq.com/jobhunt.html - Job hunting resources for Librarians.
- The Librarians' Career Manifesto
http://slis.cua.edu/ihy/sp2000/job/home.htm - A guide to print and Internet resources to assist present or future librarians in the job search and professional development.
- LIScareer.com
http://www.liscareer.com/ - Career development resources for new librarians, information professionals, students, and those considering a library career
- The Oxford Website for Library Trainees
http://www.lib.ox.ac.uk/owl/ - Provides background information and a downloadable application form for library trainee posts at Oxford University. Also provides information about applying for library school and a consideration of librarianship as a career.
- Networked Librarian - Job Search Guide
http://pw1.netcom.com/~feridun/nlintro.htm - A directory of employment pages listing employment opportunities for librarians.
- Become a Librarian!
http://www.becomealibrarian.org/ - A site compiled by the Central Jersey Regional Library Cooperative. Provides all sorts of great information ranging from an outline of what a librarian does, to the education required, scholarships available and employment options open to librarians.
- Stealth Librarian
http://members.tripod.com/stealthlibrarian/StealthLibrarian.htm - Forum for librarians to exchange information (anonymously if they wish) about the working conditions in their library or library system.
- Lisjobs.com
http://www.lisjobs.com/ - Employment listings, job links, resume posting, and a professional development e-mail newsletter.
- The Info Pro's Survival Guide to Job Hunting
http://www.infotoday.com/searcher/jul02/mort.htm - Instructions on beginning a job search, with several links. [Searcher]
- Canada Job Futures - Librarians, Archivists, Conservators and Curators
http://jobfutures.ca/noc/511.shtml - An occupational profile of current and future work in the library and information profession.
- From Baby Librarian to Tenured Faculty: Strategizing for Success
http://liscareer.com/snoeyenbos_tenure.htm - Article discusses approaches new librarians can take to help get tenure in higher education.
- Rediff Guide to the Net - Features: Making Money Online
http://www.rediff.com/search/2002/jul/16money.htm - Article which briefly discusses legitimate online researcher opportunities.
- Marriott Research and Recruitment
http://www.marriott2r.com/ - Company providing research and staffing support for libraries and related organizations.
- CLA: Resources - The Future of the Library Profession
http://www.cla.ca/resources/future.htm - An article considering future trends in the library and information sector.
- Your Career in Library or Information Science
http://www.cla.ca/careers/connect.htm - An outline of possible careers in the field, provided by the Canadian Library Association. Also includes pertinent information on training programs and educational requirements.
- Beyond the Job
http://librarycareers.blogspot.com/ - Professional tips for librarians: articles, job-hunting advice, professional development opportunities, and other news and ideas on how to further one's library career.
- Applying for a Library Job: Advice from Biblia
http://warriorlibrarian.com/HUMOUR/jobapp.html - Are you sure you want to be a librarian? Some career guidence from Biblia, the Warrior Librarian.
- LIScareer.com -- The Librarian & Information Professional's Career Development Center
http://www.liscareer.com/jobhunting.htm - Provides a bibliography of web and print resources to help librarians on the job hunt.
- Job Hunting for Librarians - Web Resources
http://www.slis.kent.edu/links/jobs.php - Provided by the School of Library and Information Science at Kent State University. This Web Resources page provides links to some lesser-known library job posting sites.
- The Chronicle: Career Network: Putting Your Ph.D. to Work in the Library
http://chronicle.com/jobs/2004/04/2004040801c.htm - 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."
- The Chronicle: Career Network: Becoming a Librarian
http://chronicle.com/jobs/2003/10/2003101701c.htm - 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.
- Library Associates
http://www.libraryassociates.com/ - A national (USA) specialty staffing, recruiting, outsourcing and consulting firm emphasizing jobs and careers for information professionals.
- Where Have All the Librarians Gone? - 2001 TLA Presentation
http://www.ischool.utexas.edu/~rpollock/tla2001/talk01.html - Summarizes responses by MLS/MIS graduates to a survey about careers as librarians.
- TLA Presentation: Finding the Right People: What Do Prospective Employees Really Value
http://www.ischool.utexas.edu/~rpollock/tla2004/talk04.html - Addresses responses to a survey of library school students regarding job hunting, job conditions, and recruiters.
- Hidden Behind the Fancy Titles
http://www.sla.org/chapter/cwi/positionprofile.htm - Employment-related article discussing synonyms for "special librarian" and what skills are required. By Jessica Lynn Marx.
- LIScareer.com - Grow the Profession: Marketing the Librarian
http://www.liscareer.com/cohen_marketing.htm - Article by Steven M. Cohen discusses numerous ways for librarians to market themselves, online and offline, and gives examples.
- Southern California Library Jobs
http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/socallibjobs/ - Group for those searching for library jobs in California.
- ISTL: The Top Ten Things a New Sci/Tech Librarian Should Know: Developing Core Competencies
http://www.istl.org/04-winter/conf1.html - Summary of what was said at an ALA annual meeting discussion group. Includes suggestions for those trying to be hired and those doing hiring.
- Canadian Librarians in America
http://library3.csudh.edu/cdales/canlib/ - Information, resources, and a message board for Canadian librarians who have relocated to the United States in search of employment.
- Library Journal - Don't Discredit My Online Degree
http://www.libraryjournal.com/article/CA6269436.html - "I am finding that many employers view my online degree as worth less than a traditional degree."
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