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Sites of Interest to New Librarians
NEWLIB-L listserv information
http://www.lahacal.org/newlib/
NEWLIB-L is a discussion list for librarians new to the profession who wish to share experiences and discuss ideas, issues, trends, and problems faced by librarians in the early stages of their careers. However, this list is also of interest to those who are considering becoming librarians, and to those established in the profession who might wish to mentor newcomers. The list is currently open to all librarians--academic, public, special, etc. NEWLIB-L currently has about 1000 subscribers from all over the world, from every aspect of librarianship, and at every stage in a librarian's career. Please join us!
Ten Graces for New Librarians
http://www.well.com/user/ladyhawk/albany.html
Commencement address given by Ms. DeCandido to the graduating class of librarians from the School of Information Science and Policy, SUNY/Albany. This is her advice to new librarians as they go forth into the profession.
ALA NMRT site
http://www.ala.org/nmrt
The ALA New Members Round Table's mission is to help people who have been ALA members for less than ten years to become actively involved in the Association and the profession. Its goals are fourfold: (1) to structure formal opportunities for involvement and/or training for professional association committee experiences on the national, state, and local levels; (2) to provide a wide variety of programs to assist, encourage, and educate people who are new to the profession; (3) to offer a variety of leadership training and opportunities to help those approaching the end of their NMRT eligibility to make the transition to future positions in the Association and the profession; and (4) to develop and implement ongoing programs for library school students that encourage professional involvement and networking.
Career Tips and Advice
http://www.utulsa.edu/careerplanning/advice.html
The University of Tulsa Career Planning and Placement Department has created a site offering career tips and advice to all new graduates.
New York Three R’s Jobs Website
http://www.ny3rs.org/joblist.html
Where can job seekers find library employment listings from all over New York State posted in one location? By visiting the New York Three R’s jobs website. The links include listings from academic, corporate, public, school, and special libraries and library systems, and other institutions, in every region of the state along with links to other employment opportunities and career development resources.
Library Job Postings on the Internet
http://www.libraryjobpostings.org
Compiled by Sarah Nesbeitt of the Maxwell Library, Bridgewater State College. Sites are listed by subject or geographic area. Check out News and Notes to find out what else is new on the net for librarians!
Combined Job Postings
http://www.lisjobs.com/jobs/
The largest combined collection of library job postings on the Internet.
Beyond the Job
http://librarycareers.blogspot.com
This site is a new career development blog for information professionals. You can find calls for contributors, job search advice, information on scholarships and grants, conference information, and more.
The Young Librarian
http://www.younglibrarian.net A website specifically geared toward young and new librarians featuring articles discussing topics of interest to new librarians.
The Young Librarian Certification Information
http://www.younglibrarian.net/resources/statecert.html The Young Librarian has started a page that links to public librarian certification information.
Association of Independent Information Professionals
www.aiip.org
Since 1987, the AIIP has sought to explain the role of independent information professionals and to provide a forum for information professionals to meet and exchange their views. View their website to find out more about being an Independent Information Professional.
Internet Library for Librarians
http://www.itcompany.com/inforetriever
A comprehensive Web database designed to provide a one-stop shopping center for librarians to locate Internet resources related to their profession.
Library Literature
http://www2.oclc.org/oclc/fs/fstitle/results_db_list.asp?database=Library+Literature&fulltext=&results=paged&PageNum=2&PageSize=25
A complete list of the journals indexed in the Library Literature Database. Includes period of coverage for each journal.
You Don’t Look Like a Librarian librarian-image.net
This website is a collection of talks and resources relating to the image and perception of librarians in the Internet age.
FastWEB
http://www.fastweb.com
FastWEB is the largest online scholarship search available, with 600,000 scholarships representing over one billion in scholarship dollars. It provides students with accurate, regularly updated information on scholarships, grants, and fellowships suited to their goals and qualifications, all at no cost to the student.
Fundsnet Online Services
http://www.fundsnetservices.com
A comprehensive website dedicated to providing nonprofit organizations with on financial resources available on the Internet.
Interview Tips and Techniques
How to Apply for a Library Job
http://www.tk421.net/essays/howto.html John Hubbard, a librarian at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, has created this guide which includes some checklists, guidelines, tips and tricks for how to get a library job.
LIScareer.com The Library & Information Science Professional's Career Development Center
http://liscareer.com/peters_interviews.htm Chrissie Anderson Peters' article, “Everything’s Gonna Be All Right”, on how to prepare for a panel interview
LIScareer.com The Library & Information Science Professional's Career Development Center
http://www.liscareer.com/klob_interviews.htm Priscilla Klob's article, " First Impressions, Lasting Impressions: Tips for Job Interviews" reprinted from NMRT's Footnotes
PUBLIB summary of responses to "need advice on public library interview"
http://studentorg.cua.edu/agliss/libjobs.htm#advice posted by The Catholic University of America Association of Graduate Library and Information Science Students. Also includes links to related sites on library job searches
Syracuse University's School of Information Studies: Courses and Advising: Questions Asked by Employers http://istweb.syr.edu/courses/advising/careerplanning/empquestions.asp
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