While one of my great missions with INALJ is to expose library staff and librarians to jobs outside the “L” word/world by focusing on your skill sets, if you have really asked yourself do I want a job or a library job and answered “library, definitely” then what can you do to get a job…
Interviews, Success Stories
Naomi Socher …In Six
In order to better reflect how LIS folk currently feel I am removing all interviews that are more than 1 year old. This interview may no longer be up to date or reflect the interviewee/interviewees’ positions, so it has been harvested to the Internet Archive’s Wayback Machine (see link below) and removed from INALJ. All…
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$5 (or more) campaign
INALJ is a labor of love & it takes hours daily for the volunteers & I to sort, search, format & upload all the jobs into the 150+ page INALJ Daily Digest- it also costs money to do all of this & the website so I am looking for donations- even $5 helps- things I…
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INALJ in Turkey
I thought I would share way too many photos of my trip to Istanbul over the Thanksgiving holiday with everyone. If anyone has ever wondered what I look like when I am sick then you are in for a treat! Also my husband Sana is prominently featured throughout as is my INALJ business card. I…
Interviews
Richard James …In Six
In order to better reflect how LIS folk currently feel I am removing all interviews that are more than 1 year old. This interview may no longer be up to date or reflect the interviewee/interviewees’ positions, so it has been harvested to the Internet Archive’s Wayback Machine (see link below) and removed from INALJ. All…
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Recipe: Soothing Italian Hot Chocolate
via INALJ daily email Assistant Editor Kelli Bragg Inspired by the amazing Coconut Curry Chocolate bar made byTheo’s (in Seattle) this is my ultimate comfort beverage in winter. You can make your own favorite hot chocolate recipe and just add ¼ tsp curry powder per serving, or use my favorite cocoa recipe, Italian Hot Cocoa,…
Interviews
Marianne Giltrud …In Six
In order to better reflect how LIS folk currently feel I am removing all interviews that are more than 1 year old. This interview may no longer be up to date or reflect the interviewee/interviewees’ positions, so it has been harvested to the Internet Archive’s Wayback Machine (see link below) and removed from INALJ. All…
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Becky Knauer …In Six
In order to better reflect how LIS folk currently feel I am removing all interviews that are more than 1 year old. This interview may no longer be up to date or reflect the interviewee/interviewees’ positions, so it has been harvested to the Internet Archive’s Wayback Machine (see link below) and removed from INALJ. All…
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Ask Naomi: Ask INALJ members
Many of you have noted that I do not have open comments here on INALJ.com. That is because I like gathering all commentators in one place- the INALJ LinkedIn Group. It is a closed group but anyone can join. The reason it is a closed group is that this allows for a bit of privacy-…
Interviews
Mallory Olguin …In Six
In order to better reflect how LIS folk currently feel I am removing all interviews that are more than 1 year old. This interview may no longer be up to date or reflect the interviewee/interviewees’ positions, so it has been harvested to the Internet Archive’s Wayback Machine (see link below) and removed from INALJ. All…
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Ask Naomi: Outside-the-box jobs
Many years back I took a class at Computers in Libraries taught by Sabrina Pacifici called “Got CI?” Since then every year I eagerly look forward to Sabrina’s Competitive Intelligence entry in her webzine, LLRX.com. This year’s edition should help anyone who wonders just what CI is and what resources they’ll need to know to…
Interviews
Jenna Edwards …In Six
In order to better reflect how LIS folk currently feel I am removing all interviews that are more than 1 year old. This interview may no longer be up to date or reflect the interviewee/interviewees’ positions, so it has been harvested to the Internet Archive’s Wayback Machine (see link below) and removed from INALJ. All…
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Recipe: Comforting Artichoke Pie
by Angela Prikockis I have been making this recipe for about 15 years so I don’t have a written recipe. Recently I have been leaving out the artichokes because my family, except me, dislikes them. You can add whatever you want. Mostly I go vegetarian, but sometimes I make it with no-nitrates, no-MSG bacon or…
Interviews
Sheryl House …In Six
In order to better reflect how LIS folk currently feel I am removing all interviews that are more than 1 year old. This interview may no longer be up to date or reflect the interviewee/interviewees’ positions, so it has been harvested to the Internet Archive’s Wayback Machine (see link below) and removed from INALJ. All…
Interviews
Rose L. Chou …In Six
In order to better reflect how LIS folk currently feel I am removing all interviews that are more than 1 year old. This interview may no longer be up to date or reflect the interviewee/interviewees’ positions, so it has been harvested to the Internet Archive’s Wayback Machine (see link below) and removed from INALJ. All…
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$5 (or more) Campaign
INALJ is a labor of love & it takes hours daily for the volunteers & I to sort, search, format & upload all the jobs into the 150+ page INALJ Daily Digest- it also costs money to do all of this & the website so I am looking for donations- even $5 helps- things I…
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For Librarians, Buy Librarians 2
A holiday Shopping Guide to Etsy Shops of INALJ fans, friends and family 🙂 I am amazed by all of the imagination and skill. I will be updating this all day today and all week! Happy shopping everyone- Naomi Christmas Shops Marina DeGeorgia Christmas wreaths Wintersong Books Christmas wreaths Gifts Dewey Decimal Crafts crocheted…
Interviews
Joanna DiPasquale …In Six
In order to better reflect how LIS folk currently feel I am removing all interviews that are more than 1 year old. This interview may no longer be up to date or reflect the interviewee/interviewees’ positions, so it has been harvested to the Internet Archive’s Wayback Machine (see link below) and removed from INALJ. All…
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Recipe: Protein Packed Salmon Cakes
Easy Salmon Cakes Makes 10 – 12 cakes Job hunters need protein to keep them going. Unfortunately, protein can be expensive. Job hunters need to watch their pennies, too. Enter canned salmon. It’s a tasty, economical, and sustainable choice for fortifying oneself during the hunt. ¼ cup finely chopped bell pepper ¼ cup finely chopped…
About INALJ
Ask Naomi: Discussions you need to be having
One of the most important tools in your job hunt is LinkedIn. Beyond having a dynamic and accurate profile you should also be an active, thoughtful, positive contributor to several library and information professional LinkedIn Groups. I want to share my favorites with you below. INALJ- the I need a library job group: a positive…
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Ask Naomi: Don’t Apply to Everything
Often I have served on more than one search committee at a particular job and we see the same candidate apply for every job we post whether it is a staff position, librarian, etc. What this tells us is that the person is desperate for any job but not necessarily focused on our specific job…
Interviews
Cynthia Engle …In Six
In order to better reflect how LIS folk currently feel I am removing all interviews that are more than 1 year old. This interview may no longer be up to date or reflect the interviewee/interviewees’ positions, so it has been harvested to the Internet Archive’s Wayback Machine (see link below) and removed from INALJ. All…
Interviews
What exactly is …In Six?
In Six is a series of interviews I have been doing with innovative librarians and information professionals and is one of my secret weapons for finding out job hunting tips. I am planning on diversifying INALJ.com by adding recipes, articles, top ten lists, etc starting in December, but these popular interviews will continue as well…
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Discussions
I want to extend this invitation to library staff, students, librarians, information professionals and and anyone interested in job hunting within our fields to join the conversations over at the I Need a Library Job LinkedIn group. There are many fascinating threads already active and we are always looking for more. INALJ is a safe…
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For Librarians, Buy Librarians 1
A holiday Shopping Guide to Etsy Shops of INALJ fans, friends and family 🙂 I am amazed by all of the imagination and skill. I will be updating this all day today and all week! Happy shopping everyone- Naomi Christmas Shops Marina DeGeorgia Christmas wreaths Wintersong Books Christmas wreaths Gifts Dewey Decimal Crafts crocheted…
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I’m back from Istanbul!
I am definitely healthier and more rested than when I left and so thankful for the short break. For my birthday and our anniversary my husband Sana and I went to the beautiful and historic city of Istanbul, Turkey. Unfortunately (for him) I brought my cold with me and now he has it but we…
Interviews
Anujaa Navaratnaa …In Six
In order to better reflect how LIS folk currently feel I am removing all interviews that are more than 1 year old. This interview may no longer be up to date or reflect the interviewee/interviewees’ positions, so it has been harvested to the Internet Archive’s Wayback Machine (see link below) and removed from INALJ. All…
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Thankful
I just wanted to take this opportunity today to say Thanks! Thanks to the INALJ fans, to the employers who have hired and continue to support librarians and information professionals and to my friends and family. On this Thanksgiving day I am thankful for the opportunity to share these jobs, the people I have met…
Interviews
Brian Huffman …In Six
In order to better reflect how LIS folk currently feel I am removing all interviews that are more than 1 year old. This interview may no longer be up to date or reflect the interviewee/interviewees’ positions, so it has been harvested to the Internet Archive’s Wayback Machine (see link below) and removed from INALJ. All…
Interviews
Rebecca Halpern …In Six
In order to better reflect how LIS folk currently feel I am removing all interviews that are more than 1 year old. This interview may no longer be up to date or reflect the interviewee/interviewees’ positions, so it has been harvested to the Internet Archive’s Wayback Machine (see link below) and removed from INALJ. All…
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Spotty Coverage
Hi All -I will be on as much as possible this next week but there may be lulls here on INALJ.com- never fear- I will be in full force after Thanksgiving with plenty more articles, interviews and tips! In the meantime sign up for the daily email at ineedalibraryjob@gmail.com -Cheers, Naomi
Interviews
Asheleigh Perry …In Six
In order to better reflect how LIS folk currently feel I am removing all interviews that are more than 1 year old. This interview may no longer be up to date or reflect the interviewee/interviewees’ positions, so it has been harvested to the Internet Archive’s Wayback Machine (see link below) and removed from INALJ. All…
Interviews
Angela Prikockis …In Six
In order to better reflect how LIS folk currently feel I am removing all interviews that are more than 1 year old. This interview may no longer be up to date or reflect the interviewee/interviewees’ positions, so it has been harvested to the Internet Archive’s Wayback Machine (see link below) and removed from INALJ. All…
Great Organizations
Blog Love: Archives Gig
One of the most helpful websites I have found was suggested to my a fan, a Smithsonian Librarian. She recommended I follow Meredith at http://archivesgig.livejournal.com/ for Archives jobs and it has been one of my favorite sites to visit. And read my interview with Meredith Lowe here!
Interviews
Annie Pho …In Six
In order to better reflect how LIS folk currently feel I am removing all interviews that are more than 1 year old. This interview may no longer be up to date or reflect the interviewee/interviewees’ positions, so it has been harvested to the Internet Archive’s Wayback Machine (see link below) and removed from INALJ. All…
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Launching Jobs Pages Menu…Soon!
A huge thanks to Rachel Singer Gordon of LISjobs.com for allowing INALJ to host the jobs pages she has so meticulously maintained for the past 15 years! We will be link checking and formatting this week and will let you all know when they are refined and posted! I will make a menu in the…
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Jobs Pages NE-WY
Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York (state) NYC (New York City) North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Pennsylvania Puerto Rico Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming All Jobs Found on the INALJ JOBS page
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Jobs Pages ID-MT
Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana All Jobs Found on the INALJ JOBS page
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Jobs Pages AL-HI
Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware DC (Washington, DC) Florida Georgia Hawaii All Jobs Found on the INALJ JOBS page
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International Jobs Pages
Please now go to INALJ Jobs for all jobs pages