How to Stay Afloat in the Academic Library Job Pool

by Camila Alire, Teresa Y. Neely (Editor)

Overview

There’s never been a more challenging time to find a position as an academic librarian, especially for those who have recently completed their library education. But whether job-hunters are jumping into the job pool for the very first time, or back in the water after a dry spell, Neely and her crack team of expert contributors have the information needed to stay afloat. Their collective wisdom will act as a lifesaver, providing * Practical and specific advice on how the job-search process works, including the how-tos of reading between the lines of a job listing and assembling a compelling application packet * Keys to understanding the mysterious ways of search committees, and what criteria may be used to determine successful candidates * The nuts and bolts of undergoing a successful job interview, plus tips for negotiating when an offer is made Job-hunters at every level of experience will find this volume the definitive resource for moving successfully into an academic career.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780838992470
Publisher:	American Library Association
Publication date:	01/13/2011
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	170
File size:	3 MB

About the Author

Teresa Y. Neely is director of access services, University Libraries, University of New Mexico. Most recently she was head of reference at the Albin O. Kuhn Library & Gallery, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; and an adjunct professor at the College of Information Studies, University of Maryland, College Park. She received her MLS and PhD degrees (LIS) from the School of Information Sciences, University of Pittsburgh.

Camila Alire is Dean Emeritus at the University of New Mexico and Colorado State University. She is Past-President of the ALA, ALA/APA, the Association for College and Research Libraries (ACRL), and also REFORMA, the National Association to Promote Library and Information Services to the Spanish-speaking. She has co-authored books on library service to Latino communities and disaster planning and recovery. She was the first recipient of ALA’s Elizabeth Futas Catalyst for Change Award and was named by Hispanic Business Magazine as one of the 100 most influential Hispanics in the United States.

Table of Contents

How to Stay Afloat in the Academic Library Job Pool Copyright CONTENTS FOREWORD CHAPTER 1 WELCOME TO LIBRARY LAND CHAPTER 2 ENTRY-LEVEL JOBS IN ACADEMIC LIBRARIES CHAPTER 3 HOW TO READ A JOB AD: SEEING THE OBVIOUS, AND READING BETWEEN THE LINES CHAPTER 4 COMPILING AN APPLICATION PACKET THAT DOESN'T MAKE THE SEARCH COMMITTEE WANT TO KILL YOU CHAPTER 5 YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN SILENT THROUGHOUT THE INTERVIEW PROCESS CHAPTER 6 THE PHONE INTERVIEW: TAKE YOUR BEST FOOT OUT OF YOUR MOUTH AND PUT IT FORWARD CHAPTER 7 LIVE AND IN-PERSON: GET READY TO MEET THE ENTIRE LIBRARY FAMILY CHAPTER 8 YOUR PRESENTATION: IT SHOULD NOT BE RIDICULOUS CHAPTER 9 JOB OFFERS, NEGOTIATIONS, AND ALL THE WONDERFUL THINGS YOU CAN ASK FOR! CHAPTER 10 THE EIGHT-MONTH MARATHON: FROM LIBRARY SCHOOL TO NEW LIBRARIAN LIST OF CONTRIBUTORS INDEX