Open Directory - Reference: Libraries: Library and Information Science: Employment
See also: - An overview of a series of presentations given at the Catholic University of America on the subject of alternative careers for librarians from '98. - Are you sure you want to be a librarian? Some career guidance from Biblia, the Warrior Librarian. - Professional tips for librarians: articles, job-hunting advice, professional development opportunities, and other news and ideas on how to further one's library career. - An occupational profile of current and future work in the library and information profession. - Web-based work opportunities for information specialists, researchers and writers. - Article discusses approaches new librarians can take to help get tenure in higher education. - Career development resources for new librarians, information professionals, students, and those considering a library career - Article by Steven M. Cohen discusses numerous ways for librarians to market themselves, online and offline, and gives examples. - Provides a bibliography of web and print resources to help librarians on the job hunt. - Employment information for librarians from the Occupational Outlook Handbook. - A national (USA) specialty staffing, recruiting, outsourcing and consulting firm emphasizing jobs and careers for information professionals. - Contains help for job-seeking librarians, including compilations of annotated links and professional advice. - Employment listings, job links, resume posting, and a professional development e-mail newsletter. - A directory of employment pages listing employment opportunities for librarians. - Group for those searching for library jobs in California. - 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. - "I am finding that many employers view my online degree as worth less than a traditional degree." (October 01, 2005) - Addresses responses to a survey of library school students regarding job hunting, job conditions, and recruiters. (January 01, 2004) - Summary of what was said at an ALA annual meeting discussion group. Includes suggestions for those trying to be hired and those doing hiring. (June 22, 2003) - Instructions on beginning a job search, with several links. [Searcher] (July 01, 2002) - Article which briefly discusses legitimate online researcher opportunities. (July 01, 2002) - Summarizes responses by MLS/MIS graduates to a survey about careers as librarians. (January 01, 2001)
