| • | Alternative Careers Workshop - An overview of a series of presentations given at the Catholic University of America on the subject of alternative careers for librarians from '98. |
| • | Applying for a Library Job: Advice from Biblia - Are you sure you want to be a librarian? Some career guidence from Biblia, the Warrior Librarian. |
| • | Become a Librarian! - 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. |
| • | Beyond the Job - Professional tips for librarians: articles, job-hunting advice, professional development opportunities, and other news and ideas on how to further one's library career. |
| • | Cambridge Trainee Librarians Online Group - Website of the current graduate trainees based at Cambridge college and faculty libraries. Provides information on careers in librarianship, the CILIP graduate trainee scheme, and an insight into life as a graduate trainee in Cambridge. |
| • | Canada Job Futures - Librarians, Archivists, Conservators and Curators - An occupational profile of current and future work in the library and information profession. |
| • | Canadian Librarian Job Search - Job boards, resume and cover letter information, library interview guides, and search techniques. From Princeton University. |
| • | Canadian Librarians in America - Information, resources, and a message board for Canadian librarians who have relocated to the United States in search of employment. |
| • | CLA: Resources - The Future of the Library Profession - An article considering future trends in the library and information sector. |
| • | ClickNwork - Web-based work opportunities for information specialists, researchers and writers. |
| • | EXULT - Exeter University 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. |
| • | From Baby Librarian to Tenured Faculty: Strategizing for Success - Article discusses approaches new librarians can take to help get tenure in higher education. |
| • | Hidden Behind the Fancy Titles - Employment-related article discussing synonyms for "special librarian" and what skills are required. By Jessica Lynn Marx. |
| • | ISTL: The Top Ten Things a New Sci/Tech Librarian Should Know: Developing Core Competencies - Summary of what was said at an ALA annual meeting discussion group. Includes suggestions for those trying to be hired and those doing hiring. |
| • | Job Hunting for Librarians - Web Resources - 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. |
| • | Job Hunting: Just for Librarians - Job hunting resources for Librarians. |
| • | Jobs for Information Professionals - A resource guide to library employment related and job postings sites. |
| • | Librarians - Employment information for librarians from the Occupational Outlook Handbook. |
| • | Library Assistants and Bookmobile Drivers - Employment information and job outlook from the Occupational Outlook Handbook. |
| • | Library Associates - A national (USA) specialty staffing, recruiting, outsourcing and consulting firm emphasizing jobs and careers for information professionals. |
| • | Library Journal - Don't Discredit My Online Degree - "I am finding that many employers view my online degree as worth less than a traditional degree." |
| • | Library Juice 3:11 - Job Search Supplement - Contains help for job-seeking librarians, including compilations of annotated links and professional advice. |
| • | Library Technicians - Job outlook and work description from the Occupational Outlook Handbook. |
| • | LIScareer.com - Career development resources for new librarians, information professionals, students, and those considering a library career |
| • | LIScareer.com - Grow the Profession: Marketing the Librarian - Article by Steven M. Cohen discusses numerous ways for librarians to market themselves, online and offline, and gives examples. |
| • | LIScareer.com -- The Librarian & Information Professional's Career Development Center - Provides a bibliography of web and print resources to help librarians on the job hunt. |
| • | Lisjobs.com - Employment listings, job links, resume posting, and a professional development e-mail newsletter. |
| • | Marriott Research and Recruitment - Company providing research and staffing support for libraries and related organizations. |
| • | Networked Librarian - Job Search Guide - A directory of employment pages listing employment opportunities for librarians. |
| • | NewBreed Librarian - Masters Degrees and Career Advancement - Article discusses the dynamics of career advancement in a profession where the majority of librarians are on the verge of retirement. |
| • | NewBreed Librarian: What do you do for students? - Interview with Joanna Kroll who explains her philosophy of helping library school students find library related jobs. |
| • | Non-traditional jobs for special librarians - 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 |
| • | Ontario Library Association Job Search Strategies - A list of job search options offered by the Ontario Library Association. |
| • | Rediff Guide to the Net - Features: Making Money Online - Article which briefly discusses legitimate online researcher opportunities. |
| • | SJSU SLIS Jobseekers - Resources by and for the job-seeking alumni of the Library & Information Science program at SJSU. Trends, salary negotiation, interview preparation, where to track down job openings, and links to news about library employment. |
| • | SLA Career Development - The Special Library Association's 'Toolbox'. This site provides a great deal of information on librarianship, as well as many useful links. |
| • | Southern California Library Jobs - Group for those searching for library jobs in California. |
| • | Stealth Librarian - Forum for librarians to exchange information (anonymously if they wish) about the working conditions in their library or library system. |
| • | The Chronicle: Career Network: Becoming a Librarian - 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 com |
| • | The Chronicle: Career Network: Putting Your Ph.D. to Work in the Library - 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 |
| • | The Info Pro's Survival Guide to Job Hunting - Instructions on beginning a job search, with several links. [Searcher] |
| • | The Librarians' Career Manifesto - A guide to print and Internet resources to assist present or future librarians in the job search and professional development. |
| • | The Oxford Website for Library Trainees - 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. |
| • | TLA Presentation: Finding the Right People: What Do Prospective Employees Really Value - Addresses responses to a survey of library school students regarding job hunting, job conditions, and recruiters. |
| • | Where Have All the Librarians Gone? - 2001 TLA Presentation - Summarizes responses by MLS/MIS graduates to a survey about careers as librarians. |
| • | Your Career in Library or Information Science - An outline of possible careers in the field, provided by the Canadian Library Association. Also includes pertinent information on training programs and educational requirements. |
