Landing a Library Job - by Deloris Jackson Foxworth (Paperback)

About the Book

This book provides a practical approach to career development with an emphasis on finding, applying, and interviewing specifically for library-related jobs. The book is unique because it includes sparsely covered topics such as online job searching, dissecting a job descriptio...

Book Synopsis

Are you a librarian looking to change jobs or a recent or soon-to-be library and information studies graduate breaking into the field? If so, let this book be your guide through the career development process.

Landing a Library Job covers the different types of library and non-library jobs available to you and points you towards the resources you need to land those jobs. The book's focus on the resources to secure jobs is what makes it unique. You'll learn where to find library and library-related jobs, how to successfully apply and interview, how to follow up, and how to cultivate your career.

This book contains helpful information you can use to:

Decide if and where you fit into the significant and growing field of library and information science Find and apply for library and information science positions Prepare for the employment interviewAccept or negotiate job offers Further develop your skills and knowledge in the library and information science field

Review Quotes

"Landing a Library Job provides readers with a practical text which walks them through the entire job search process. From exploring job titles, searching job sites, describing the application process, tools for effective interviewing, and tips on keep up with professional literature, Foxworth has written an accessible yet thorough book, perfect for anyone interested in pursuing a career in libraries." --Cheryl Kohen, Director, Division of Online Studies, Daytona Beach Campus

"Landing a Library Job charts the path from researching jobs and formatting resumes to interviews and job offers. Deloris Foxworth provides step-by-step guidance for an experience that is often daunting and overwhelming. This book alleviates many of the job search questions with its practical advice." --Joe Hardenbrook, MLS, E.Ed., Director of Library Services, Carroll University

"An excellent exploration of the information-skills job universe, with practical guidance on landing jobs therein. Consider this book the resource you want by your side if you're just starting your LIS job hunt, considering a career transition, or simply mindful of keeping your career options open." --Kim Dority, MLIS, Dority & Associates, Author, Rethinking Information Work, 2d Edition, Recipient, SLA Rose L. Vormelker ("The Rosie") Award

About the Author

Deloris Foxworth is an academic advisor in the College of Communication and Information at the University of Kentucky (UK). She also teaches part-time in the School of Information Science at the University of Kentucky. She has taught classes on information literacy, personal knowledge management, and information communication technology industries and careers.