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ALA - Careers in Library
This page features articles and profiles on different career paths within the library profession. It is from the ALA's Office for Human Resource Development and Recruitment.
http://www.ala.org/ala/hrdr/librarycareerssite/home.htm
ALA - Office for Research and Statistics Reports
Free summaries of the ALA's reports on librarian salaries, benefits, and more.
http://www.ala.org/ala/ors/reports/reports.htm
Archival Census and Education Needs Survey in the United States
A*CENSUS is an in-process nationwide survey of the archival profession being conducted by the Society of American Archivists. Some preliminary data is already available at this site.
http://www.archivists.org/a-census/index.asp
Careers in Library Science
Simmons web site provides access to articles compiled by the major associations about the different specialized fields of librarianship.
http://www.simmons.edu/gslis/career/careers.shtml
LISjobs.com Newsletter
Find complete issues of this newsletter, offering a wealth of insight to the library world. This site also contains jobs postings.
http://www.lisjobs.com/newsletter/
Occupational Outlook Quarterly - Librarians: Information Experts in an Information Age
Nice description of the current state of the library profession, published in the Occupational Outlook Quarterly.
http://stats.bls.gov/opub/ooq/2000/winter/art01.pdf
Occupational Outlook Handbook - Librarians
Overview of the profession from the U.S. Department of Labor. Includes information about: General nature of the work, working conditions, employment, trainning and qualifications, job outlook, earnings, and related occupations.
http://stats.bls.gov/oco/ocos068.htm
General Library Job Banks and Searching Advice
ALA Joblist
A job bank and resource center maintained by the ALA.
http://joblist.ala.org/
Ann's Place
Excellent metalist for library job hunting. Includes tips for interviewing, resumes, and cover letters in addition to job banks.
http://www.geocities.com/aer_mcr/libjob/
Connecticut Library Jobs
http://www.ctlibrarians.org/ctlibs/jobs.html
BiblioTemps
This is a temporary staffing agency for public, academic, school and special libraries in Massachusetts. They seek individuals with library experience for short-term and temp-to-hire assignments.
http://www.bibliotemps.com/
GSLIS Gateway - Careers & Jobs
Simmons GSLIS provides dozens of links to library job banks, fellowship and internship programs, staffing firms, discussion lists, articles, mentors, and salary information.
http://my.simmons.edu/gslis/careers/
GSLIS Gateway - Job Search Links
This resource provides direct links to many library job postings, spread out over many different sites. In addition, important information about job skills, interview techniques, and other such matters of relevance to job seekers are provided. A list of firms and other employment opportunities specifically concerned with librarians and other information professionals are included.
http://my.simmons.edu/gslis/careers/jobsearch.shtml
How To - Apply for a Library Job
This resource covers virtually every aspect of the job hunting experience for library and information science professionals, including information on interviews, application preparation, effective search techniques, as well as links to library science job banks.
http://liswiki.org/wiki/HOWTO:Apply_for_a_library_job
Job Resources for Librarians
Links to LIS job banks by library type,career advice, agencies, listservs, professional development, and much more. Includes many of the links listed in this guide, but many more from other regions and states.
http://www.collegeathome.com/blog/2008/06/04/100-job-resources-for-librarians/
InfoCurrent
InfoCurrent is a library and records management recruiting firm that places MLS students and MLS graduates in permanent, temporary and temporary-to-permanent positions.
http://www.infocurrent.com
Library of Congress Jobs
Employment opportunities at the Library of Congress
http://www.loc.gov/hr/employment/index.php
Library Job Postings on the Internet
Links to web sites that post library jobs, searchable by type or region.
http://www.libraryjobpostings.org
Library Journal
Library Journal has a classified section with national library science listings.
http://jobs.libraryjournal.com/
Library & Information Technology Association (LITA) Job Site
A job bank with positions in library and information technology.
http://www.ala.org/ala/lita/litaresources/litajobsite/litajobsite.cfm
Library of Rhode Island (LORI) Job Line
The network is coordinated and administered by the Office of Library and Information Services (OLIS) - the state library agency for Rhode Island
http://www.olis.ri.gov/services/jobline/index.php
Florida Library Jobs
Search for jobs in Florida's libraries or upload your resume for future positions.
http://FloridaLibraryJobs.org
LIScareer.com
LIScareer offers career development resources for new librarians and information professionals, MLS students and those considering a library-related career. The site features practical articles written by information professionals, as well as career book recommendations.
http://www.liscareer.com
LISjobs.com
Database of national job postings, updated daily, plus Info Career Trends professional development newsletter and Beyond the Job career development blog.
http://www.lisjobs.com/jobs/index.asp
Maine State Library (MSL) Jobs
http://www.maine.gov/msl/libs/jobjar.shtml
Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC) - Position Vacancies
Job postings for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
http://mblc.state.ma.us/jobs/index.php
Massachusetts Library Association (MLA)
Job resources from MLA
http://www.masslib.org/jobs.htm
New Hampshire State Library (NHSL) Job Line
http://www.nh.gov/nhsl/services/librarians/ljob/
New York Library Association (NYLA) Job Links
http://www.nyla.org/index.php?page_id=334
100+ Job Resources for Librarians
From College@Home, job searches include general library, higher education, by position, by U.S.geographic location, agencies, international opportunities, and listservs.
http://www.collegeathome.com/blog/2008/06/04/100-job-resources-for-librarians/
Simmons GSLIS: New England Jobline
Job postings in New England divided by librarian type (school, special, academic, public, archives)
http://www.simmons.edu/gslis/career/jobline
Wontawk
Recruitment agency for librarians (temp, temp-to-hire, professional, paraprofessional)
http://www.wontawk.com/
Job Banks for Public Librarians
Job Opportunities at the Boston Public Library (BPL)
Find job listings for the BPL
http://www.bpl.org/general/jobs.htm
PublicLibraries.com
Easy access to public library web sites around the country. Visit individual sites in your desired region for job listings.
http://www.publiclibraries.com/
Job Banks for Special and Corporate Librarians
American Association of Law Library (AALL) Job Placement Hotline
Career opportunities posted with the AALL
http://www.aallnet.org/hotline/hotline.asp
Association of Boston Law Librarians (ABLL)
Job listings for law librarianship positions in New England
http://www.abll.org/article.htm?sid=6
Art Libraries Society of North America (ARLIS/NA) - JobNet
Career opportunities posted with ARLIS/NA
http://www.arlisna.org/jobnet.html
Medical Library Association (MLA) - MLANET
Job postings and other career information
http://www.mlanet.org/jobs/
Music Library Association Joblist (MLA)
Archived and current job listings
http://www.musiclibraryassoc.org/employmentanded/joblist/index.shtml
News Library Job Openings
Jobs and internships in News libraries nationwide
http://www.ibiblio.org/slanews/jobs/jobs.html
Special Library Association (SLA) Boston Chapter- Information and Job Postings
http://www.sla.org/chapter/cbos/jobs.htm
Special Library Association (SLA) Career Center
Job bank and other job hunting assistance
http://sla.jobcontrolcenter.com/
Job Banks for Academic Librarians
Association of Research Libraries (ARL) Career Resources
Use the website to look for jobs in the search box
http://careers.arl.org/
Academic 360
Academic 360 allows you to choose a state, then connect directly to a college or university employment page.
http://www.academic360.com/hr/
JobBanks for Archivists
Society of American Archivists (SAA) - Online Employment Bulletin
National and international archival position announcements which are updated weekly.
http://www.archivists.org/employment
New England Archivists (NEA) - Job Announcements
http://www.newenglandarchivists.org/services/jobs/index.html
Job Banks for School Librarians
Massachusetts Educators Career Center (Department of Education)
Search for jobs in the DOE database. Under "Category," select "Professional Support Personnel," and then under "Field" select "Library Media Specialist."
https://www4.doemass.org/elar/mecccommon/JobSearchPageControl.ser
Massachusetts School Library Association (MSLA)
Job postings around the state for school librarians
http://maschoolibraries.org/content/blogcategory/25/77/
Job Banks for GSLIS West
BiblioTemps
Staffing solutions for libraries. A program of the Central Massachusetts Regional Library System.
http://www.bibliotemps.com/
Central Massachusetts Regional Library System (CMRLS) Jobs
http://www.cmrls.org/development/jobs.htm
Connecticut Library Jobs (CLC)
http://www.ctlibrarians.org/ctlibs/jobs.html
State of Rhode Island Office of Library & Information Services Job Line
This network is coordinated and administered by the Office of Library and Information Services (OLIS) - the state library agency for Rhode Island.
http://www.olis.ri.gov/services/jobline/index.php
Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC)
Select your region: Central, MetroWest, or Western.
http://mblc.state.ma.us/jobs/find_jobs/index.php
Metrowest Massachusetts Regional Library System Jobs (MMRLS)
http://www.mmrls.org/jobs.html
New Hampshire State Library (NHSL) Job Line
http://www.nh.gov/nhsl/services/librarians/ljob/
New York Library Association Job Links (NYLA)
http://www.nyla.org/index.php?page_id=334
Simmons GSLIS: New England Job Line
Job postings in New England divided by librarian type (school, special, academic, public, archives).
http://www.simmons.edu/gslis/career/jobline
Vermont Library Association (VLA) Job Listings
http://www.vermontlibraries.org/section/jobs
Western Massachusetts Regional Library System (WMRLS) Jobs
http://www.wmrls.org/wmrls/job2.html
Wontawk
New York City based recruitment agency for librarians (temp, temp-to-hire, professional, paraprofessional).
http://www.wontawk.com/
International Resources
ALA International Relations Office
Provides information on library employment and foreign credentials, international associations/organizations/conferences, awards/grants/exchanges and more about ALA's international activities.
http://www.ala.org/ala/iro/international.htm
International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA) and Institutions Listserve
Library and Information Science job mailing list from IFLA
http://www.ifla.org/II/lists/libjobs.htm
LISjobs.com
A complete list of resources for jobs outside of the USA. Most jobs are for the UK, New Zealand, Canada, several Arab nations, and Germany.
http://www.lisjobs.com/nonus.htm
Libweb - Library Servers via WWW
Links to library web pages around the world
http://lists.webjunction.org/libweb/
Simmons International Relations for Librarians (SIRL)
This Simmons student organization web site lists study abroad and international job opportunities for librarians.
http://gslis.simmons.edu/mw/sir
Presentation Resources
The Librarian's Guide to Developing Presentation Skills
An article that discusses presentations skills for new librarians.
http://www.liscareer.com/osborn_presentation.htm
Basics of Presentation Skills
Guidelines for designing presentations, presentation materials, and the delivery of a presentation.
http://www.managementhelp.org/commskls/presntng/basics.htm
Presentation Skills & PowerPoint
Provides a comprehensive list of guides to help with PowerPoint presentations.
http://www.med.yale.edu/library/education/powerpoint.html
Creating Visual Aids That Really Work: Designing Effective Slides Using PowerPoint
A guide on using PowerPoint slides wisely and effectively.
http://ecglink.com/library/ps/powerpoint.html
Effective Use of PowerPoint: Online Tutorial
Baruch College has created examples of do’s and don’ts when making PowerPoint slides.
http://www.baruch.cuny.edu/dml/engine.php?action=viewAsset&mediaIndex=432
Tips and Techniques for Public Speaking
A free website that provides helpful hints for public speaking such as how to create visual aids, what gestures are appropriate and what is distracting, and 10 things all public speakers must know.
http://www.toastmasters.org/MainMenuCategories/FreeResources/NeedHelpGivingaSpeech/TipsTechniques.aspx
Library Excellence Toolkit Presentation Skills
Created by Staff Development Librarian, Luisa R. Paster provides a checklist guideline for preparing a presentation.
http://209.85.165.104/search?q=cache:vnJs2eb0xaAJ:library.princeton.edu/hr/training/ExcellencePresentationSkillsHandout.doc+Library+Excellence+Toolkit+Presentation&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=1&gl=us&client=firefox-a
Confessions of an interview junkie
An humorous yet descriptive article by Saul J.Amdursky, proving advice for librarians on doing job interviews.
http://0-vnweb.hwwilsonweb.com.library.simmons.edu:80/hww/jumpstart.jhtml?recid=0bc05f7a67b1790e0df0e5347ba8f6b205271cecdd9b2080a13889727cb5dc80610b15fdcbe0090b&fmt=P
Web Tools 4 U to Use
A wiki for school library media specialists who want to learn about the different ways that web 2.0 technologies can be used in the classroom, and for presentations. Look here for tips, success stories, and ideas.
http://webtools4u2use.wikispaces.com/
Professional Associations
American Association of Law Libraries (AALL)
53 West Jackson Blvd., Suite 940, Chicago, IL 60604
http://www.aallnet.org
Association of Independent Information Professionals (AIIP)
7044 S. 13th Street, Oak Creek, WI 53154
http://www.aiip.org/index.html
Association for Library and Information Science Education (ALISE)
11250 Roger Bacon Drive, Suite 8, Reston, VA 20190
Includes links to library schools, which in turn have state and national employment listings.
http://www.alise.org
American Society for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T)
1320 Fenwick Lane, Suite 510, Silver Spring, MD 20910
http://www.asis.org
American Library Association (ALA)
50 East Huron St., Chicago, IL 60611
http://www.ala.org
Association of Research Libraries (ARL)
21 Dupont Circle, Suite 800, Washington DC, 20036
http://www.arl.org/
Art Library Society of North America (ARLIS/NA)
329 March Road, Suite 232, Box 11, Kanata, ON K2K 2E1
http://www.arlisna.org/
Massachusetts Library Association (MLA)
P.O. Box 1445, Marstons Mills, MA 02648
http://www.masslib.org/
Medical Library Association (MLA)
65 E Wacker Place , Suite 1900, Chicago, IL 60601
http://www.mlanet.org/
Music Library Association (MLA)
6707 Old Domninion Drive, Suite 315, McLean, VA 22101
http://www.musiclibraryassoc.org/
National Association of Government Archives and Records Administrators (NAGARA)
48 Howard Street, Albany, NY 12207
http://www.nagara.org
Society of American Archivists (SAA)
527 S. Wells St., 5th Floor, Chicago, IL 60607
http://www.archivists.org/
Special Library Association (SLA)
1700 18th St. NW., Washington, DC 20009
http://www.sla.org
Graduate School Information
American Library Association (ALA)
Library & Information Studies Directory of Institutions Offering Accredited Master’s Programs.
http://www.ala.org/ala/accreditation/lisdirb/lis_dir_2007-2008_re.pdf
Open Directory - Library and Information Science Schools, North America
Links to schools offering a variety of programs in library and information science, including the PhD
http://dmoz.org/Reference/Libraries/Library_and_Information_Science/Schools/North_America/United_States/
Conferences
Library Related Conferences
A comprehensive and often updated list of library related conferences all over the world. Click next to each link for more information.
http://homepage.usask.ca/%7Emad204/CONF.HTM
Market Trends
"What's an MLIS Worth?"
Stephanie Maatta. Library Journal. New York: Oct 15, 2007. Vol. 132, Iss. 17; pg. 30, 1 pgs
http://0-proquest.umi.com.library.simmons.edu:80/pqdweb?did=1365257461&sid=1&Fmt=3&clientId=19053&RQT=309&VName=PQD
'Public Libraries in the United States: Fiscal Year 2005'
A publication from the United States Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics. National and state summary data on public libraries in the 50 states and the District of Columbia that includes survey findings, tables, information on library collections and services, and more.
http://harvester.census.gov/imls/pubs/Publications/2008301.pdf
'Academic Libraries 2004'
Presenting tabulations for the 2004 Academic Libraries Survey conducted by the United States Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics, which focuses on library services, collections, library staff, expenditures, electronic
services, and information literacy.
http://nces.ed.gov/pubs2007/2007301.pdf
'Librarian Salaries: Have they kept pace with inflation?'
By Denise M. Davis, Director of the Office for Research & Statistics, American Library Association, July 1, 2005.
http://www.ala.org/ala/ors/reports/librariansalaries1982-2003-091605.pdf
'Librarian Salaries 2006: Beginning Librarian Salaries Improve'
The ALA Librarian Salary Survey, by Jenifer Grady and Denise Davis
http://www.ala.org/ala/ors/reports/2006_Salary_Survey_Final_Report.pdf
'Library Retirements - What we can expect'
By Denise M. Davis, Director of the Office for Research & Statistics, American Library Association. This is a 2004 update of the ALA's study of librarian retirements and the issues of library workforce recruitment. The greatest estimated retirement wave is between 2010-2020.
http://www.ala.org/ala/ors/reports/lisgradspositionsandretirements_rev1.pdf
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