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."
- http://www.libraryjournal.com/article/CA6269436.html
Canadian Librarians in America
- Information, resources, and a message board for Canadian librarians who have relocated to the United States in search of employment.
- http://library3.csudh.edu/cdales/canlib/
Hidden Behind the Fancy Titles
- Employment-related article discussing synonyms for "special librarian" and what skills are required. By Jessica Lynn Marx.
- http://www.sla.org/chapter/cwi/positionprofile.htm
Library Associates
- A national (USA) specialty staffing, recruiting, outsourcing and consulting firm emphasizing jobs and careers for information professionals.
- http://www.libraryassociates.com/
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
- http://chronicle.com/jobs/2003/10/2003101701c.htm
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 art
- http://chronicle.com/jobs/2004/04/2004040801c.htm
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.
- http://warriorlibrarian.com/HUMOUR/jobapp.html
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.
- http://librarycareers.blogspot.com/
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.
- http://www.cla.ca/careers/connect.htm
Marriott Research and Recruitment
- Company providing research and staffing support for libraries and related organizations.
- http://www.marriott2r.com/
Lisjobs.com
- Employment listings, job links, resume posting, and a professional development e-mail newsletter.
- http://www.lisjobs.com/
Stealth Librarian
- Forum for librarians to exchange information (anonymously if they wish) about the working conditions in their library or library system.
- http://members.tripod.com/stealthlibrarian/StealthLibrarian.htm
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.
- http://www.becomealibrarian.org/
Networked Librarian - Job Search Guide
- A directory of employment pages listing employment opportunities for librarians.
- http://pw1.netcom.com/~feridun/nlintro.htm
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.
- http://www.lib.ox.ac.uk/owl/
LIScareer.com
- Career development resources for new librarians, information professionals, students, and those considering a library career
- http://www.liscareer.com/
The Librarians' Career Manifesto
- A guide to print and Internet resources to assist present or future librarians in the job search and professional development.
- http://slis.cua.edu/ihy/sp2000/job/home.htm
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.
- http://studentorg.cua.edu/asis/march98.htm
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
- http://www.libsci.sc.edu/bob/class/clis724/SpecialLibrariesHandbook/non-traditional.htm
Library Juice 3:11 - Job Search Supplement
- Contains help for job-seeking librarians, including compilations of annotated links and professional advice.
- http://libr.org/Juice/issues/vol3/LJ_3.11.sup.html
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.
- http://www.ex.ac.uk/library/trainees/
Library Technicians
- Job outlook and work description from the Occupational Outlook Handbook.
- http://stats.bls.gov/oco/ocos113.htm
ClickNwork
- Web-based work opportunities for information specialists, researchers and writers.
- http://www.clicknwork.com/
Librarians
- Employment information for librarians from the Occupational Outlook Handbook.
- http://stats.bls.gov/oco/ocos068.htm
Jobs for Information Professionals
- A resource guide to library employment related and job postings sites.
- http://web.syr.edu/~jryan/infopro/jobs.html