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Alternative Careers Workshop

http://studentorg.cua.edu/asis/march98.htm

An overview of a series of presentations given at the Catholic University of America on the subject of alternative careers for librarians from '98.

Applying for a Library Job: Advice from Biblia

http://warriorlibrarian.com/HUMOUR/jobapp.html

Are you sure you want to be a librarian? Some career guidence from Biblia, the Warrior Librarian.

Become a Librarian!

http://www.becomealibrarian.org/

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.

Beyond the Job

http://librarycareers.blogspot.com/

Professional tips for librarians: articles, job-hunting advice, professional development opportunities, and other news and ideas on how to further one's library career.

Canada Job Futures - Librarians, Archivists, Conservators and Curators

http://jobfutures.ca/noc/511.shtml

An occupational profile of current and future work in the library and information profession.

Canadian Librarians in America

http://library3.csudh.edu/cdales/canlib/

Information, resources, and a message board for Canadian librarians who have relocated to the United States in search of employment.

ClickNwork

http://www.clicknwork.com/

Web-based work opportunities for information specialists, researchers and writers.

From Baby Librarian to Tenured Faculty: Strategizing for Success

http://liscareer.com/snoeyenbos_tenure.htm

Article discusses approaches new librarians can take to help get tenure in higher education.

Hidden Behind the Fancy Titles

http://www.sla.org/chapter/cwi/positionprofile.htm

Employment-related article discussing synonyms for "special librarian" and what skills are required. By Jessica Lynn Marx.

ISTL: The Top Ten Things a New Sci/Tech Librarian Should Know: Developing Core Competencies

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

Summary of what was said at an ALA annual meeting discussion group. Includes suggestions for those trying to be hired and those doing hiring.

Jobs for Information Professionals

http://web.syr.edu/~jryan/infopro/jobs.html

A resource guide to library employment related and job postings sites.

Librarians

http://stats.bls.gov/oco/ocos068.htm

Employment information for librarians from the Occupational Outlook Handbook.

Library Assistants and Bookmobile Drivers

http://stats.bls.gov/oco/ocos147.htm

Employment information and job outlook from the Occupational Outlook Handbook.

Library Associates

http://www.libraryassociates.com/

A national (USA) specialty staffing, recruiting, outsourcing and consulting firm emphasizing jobs and careers for information professionals.

Library Journal - Don't Discredit My Online Degree

http://www.libraryjournal.com/article/CA6269436.html

"I am finding that many employers view my online degree as worth less than a traditional degree."

Library Juice 3:11 - Job Search Supplement

http://libr.org/Juice/issues/vol3/LJ_3.11.sup.html

Contains help for job-seeking librarians, including compilations of annotated links and professional advice.

Library Technicians

http://stats.bls.gov/oco/ocos113.htm

Job outlook and work description from the Occupational Outlook Handbook.

LIScareer.com

http://www.liscareer.com/

Career development resources for new librarians, information professionals, students, and those considering a library career

LIScareer.com - Grow the Profession: Marketing the Librarian

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

Article by Steven M. Cohen discusses numerous ways for librarians to market themselves, online and offline, and gives examples.

Lisjobs.com

http://www.lisjobs.com/

Employment listings, job links, resume posting, and a professional development e-mail newsletter.

Networked Librarian - Job Search Guide

http://pw1.netcom.com/~feridun/nlintro.htm

A directory of employment pages listing employment opportunities for librarians.

Non-traditional jobs for special librarians

http://www.libsci.sc.edu/bob/class/clis724/SpecialLibrariesHandbook/non-traditional.htm

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 1999 and 2000 semesters. Provides an analysis of the variety of jobs available for special librarians.

Rediff Guide to the Net - Features: Making Money Online

http://www.rediff.com/search/2002/jul/16money.htm

Article which briefly discusses legitimate online researcher opportunities.

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