The Introvert's Guide to Networking

In her new LIScareer article "The Introvert's Guide to Networking" Megan Hodge says, "While the recession is technically over, library jobs are still hard to come by, and many of the jobs that are posted are filled by people who have connections with that employer. Even if you’re not currently looking for a job, the library world is a small one, and having a reputation for being a go-getter or an innovative thinker will improve your odds of being selected for special projects or committees, regardless of whether or not you applied for them." Read more at http://liscareer.com/hodge_networking.html.

A Day in the Life of a Library Associate for Learning Commons

In her article "A Day in the Life of a Library Associate for Learning Commons," Amanda Youngbar describes her position and shares advice for other students seeking library jobs.

Book Review: What Do Employers Want?

Megan Hodge published a review of our book What Do Employers Want?: A Guide for Library Science Students in the Nov 2012 issue of NMRT Footnotes. http://www.ala.org/nmrt/news/footnotes/november2012/book-review-what-do-employers-want-guide-library-science-students

"Resilience" by Ellen Mehling

With the state of the economy and rapid, ongoing technological changes in the field of library science, many information professionals have experienced changes themselves in their careers in recent years. These changes range from minor and relatively easy to adapt to (new procedures or software to learn, for example) to bigger and more difficult to bounce back from (such as an involuntary relocation or a layoff). Resilience = Easier, Quicker Recovery I have been advising librarians and LIS students for years and I have seen those who recoup quickly after job loss or other disappointments and those who don't. I've spoken to those who have managed to find work more than once since the recession began and have thriving careers despite the state of the economy and other obstacles. While you cannot make yourself entirely immune to change and its negative effects, there are things you can do to make it more likely you will recover in a shorter period of time. Read the rest of this article at http://liscareer.com/mehling_resilience.html.

When Time Away Isn't Lost: Managing in Absentia

"When Time Away Isn't Lost: Managing in Absentia" by Melanie Dunn. Bags packed. Itinerary in hand. Sin city - no, make that the ALA conference with its many allurements beckons. Wait, though… there’s something you’re forgetting. Oh, right, the department you left behind. How can they possibly get along without you? Read the rest of this article at http://liscareer.com/dunn_absentia.html.

Preparing for an Interview for a School Library Media Specialist Position

Just published on LIScareer! Podell, Robert. "Preparing for an Interview for a School Library Media Specialist Position." http://liscareer.com/podell_slms.htm

So You Want to be a Librarian ... Now What?: Advice and Tips from a Newly Hired Information Professional

This article was just published at LIScareer.com: Sewell, Jeanette Claire. "So You Want to be a Librarian . . . Now What?: Advice and Tips from a Newly Hired Information Professional." Want to write for LIScareer? See the author guidelines.

New excerpts from What Do Employers Want?

We have posted new excerpts from What Do Employers Want?: A Guide for Library Science Students. See http://liscareer.com/bookstore.htm for more information.

Excerpt: What Do Employers Want?

Hiring Librarians has published an excerpt from Priscilla & Rich's new book, What Do Employers Want?: A Guide for Library Science Students.

Why Should I Hire You?" The Employer's Perspective

LIScareer editors Priscilla and Rich are the guest columnists in the June 2012 issue of Informed Librarian Online. Check out our article "Why Should I Hire You?: The Employer's Perspective.".

What Do Employers Want?: A Guide for Library Science Students

Our book is out! We just received our author copies of What Do Employers Want?: A Guide for Library Science Students (Libraries Unlimited, 2012). -- Priscilla & Rich

Lessons from Hiring Librarians

This article was just published at LIScareer: Weak, Emily. "Lessons from Hiring Librarians." http://liscareer.com/weak_hiring.htm Interested in writing for LIScareer? See the author guidelines at http://liscareer.com/author_guidelines.htm.

Hey Library Graduates! The Lowdown on Finding Your Dream Job

This article was just published at LIScareer.com: Piasecka, Kasia. "Hey Library Graduates! The Lowdown on Finding Your Dream Job."

Priscilla will be speaking at the UNT SLIS Houston All-School Day program on April 21. Be sure to say hi if you're there!

An Ideal Job Candidate: What Do Library Employers Want?

This article was just published at LIScareer:

Shontz, Priscilla. "An Ideal Job Candidate: What Do Library Employers Want?"

Want to write for LIScareer? See our author guidelines.

Forthcoming: What Do Employers Want?

We've learned that our book "What Do Employers Want? A Guide for Library Science Students" is expected to be published in May 2012. You can find a description at http://liscareer.com/bookstore.htm.

A Substitute Librarian's Survival Guide

Just published:

Miller, Laura. "A Substitute Librarian's Survival Guide."

Publishing new articles

Hurray! We're finally publishing again. We'd love to hear your article ideas. Please send them to pshontz(at)liscareer.com. Thank you!

Priscilla & Rich

Call for articles

Would you like to write an article for LIScareer.com? Please see the author guidelines and contact us!

Priscilla & Rich