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Research Libraries / BacktalkThe End of Lower Skill Employment
The iconic image of library workers pushing book trucks is quickly slipping into obsolescence. According to figures from the Association of Research Libraries (ARL), student employment in libraries dropped 23 percent between 2000 and 2010, while support staff declined 16 percent. If the 2008 recession played a role in these declines, it somehow failed to … Continue reading
US / Academic Library / Hiring
If you do the math, academic librarianship is a growing field. Therese Triumph, Reference Librarian at Rutgers University, and Penny Beile, Associate Director of Information Services at University of Central Florida, did just that, analyzing positions advertised in 2011 on the ALA JobList, ARL Job Announcements, and in the Chronicle of Higher Education. Triumph and … Continue reading
Job Search – How to Use Your Public Library
Don’t believe it? Here are nine great ways in which your public library can enhance your job search. 1. Free Job Hunting Books 2. Computer Classes 3. Resume Writing and Interviewing Services 4. Free Internet 5. Job Search Workshops 6. Job Clubs 7. English Language Classes 8. Assistance When Transitioning to a Different Career 9. … Continue reading
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