Web Directory

» 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

» Applying for a Library Job: Advice from Biblia
   Are you sure you want to be a librarian? Some career guidance from Biblia, the Warrior Librarian.
   http://warriorlibrarian.com/HUMOUR/jobapp.html

» 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/

» 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/

» Canada Job Futures - Librarians, Archivists, Conservators and Curators
   An occupational profile of current and future work in the library and information profession.
   http://jobfutures.ca/noc/511.shtml

» ClickNwork
   Web-based work opportunities for information specialists, researchers and writers.
   http://www.clicknwork.com/

» From Baby Librarian to Tenured Faculty: Strategizing for Success
   Article discusses approaches new librarians can take to help get tenure in higher education.
   http://liscareer.com/snoeyenbos_tenure.htm

» 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.
   http://www.istl.org/04-winter/conf1.html

» LIScareer.com
   Career development resources for new librarians, information professionals, students, and those considering a library career
   http://www.liscareer.com/

» 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.
   http://www.liscareer.com/cohen_marketing.htm

» 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.
   http://www.liscareer.com/jobhunting.htm

» Librarians
   Employment information for librarians from the Occupational Outlook Handbook.
   http://stats.bls.gov/oco/ocos068.htm

» Library Assistants and Bookmobile Drivers
   Employment information and job outlook from the Occupational Outlook Handbook.
   http://stats.bls.gov/oco/ocos147.htm

» Library Associates
   A national (USA) specialty staffing, recruiting, outsourcing and consulting firm emphasizing jobs and careers for information professionals.
   http://www.libraryassociates.com/

» 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

» 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

» Library Technicians
   Job outlook and work description from the Occupational Outlook Handbook.
   http://stats.bls.gov/oco/ocos113.htm

» Lisjobs.com
   Employment listings, job links, resume posting, and a professional development e-mail newsletter.
   http://www.lisjobs.com/

» Networked Librarian - Job Search Guide
   A directory of employment pages listing employment opportunities for librarians.
   http://pw1.netcom.com/~feridun/nlintro.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 Spring 199
   http://www.libsci.sc.edu/bob/class/clis724/SpecialLibrariesHandbook/non-traditional.htm

» Rediff Guide to the Net - Features: Making Money Online
   Article which briefly discusses legitimate online researcher opportunities.
   http://www.rediff.com/search/2002/jul/16money.htm

» Southern California Library Jobs
   Group for those searching for library jobs in California.
   http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/socallibjobs/

» 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.
   http://www.ischool.utexas.edu/~rpollock/tla2004/talk04.html

» The Info Pro's Survival Guide to Job Hunting
   Instructions on beginning a job search, with several links. [Searcher]
   http://www.infotoday.com/searcher/jul02/mort.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/

» Where Have All the Librarians Gone? - 2001 TLA Presentation
   Summarizes responses by MLS/MIS graduates to a survey about careers as librarians.
   http://www.ischool.utexas.edu/~rpollock/tla2001/talk01.html