. . by Matthew Tansek, Head Editor, INALJ Rhode Island Considerations for an MLIS Abroad Looking for a more exotic local to complete your library and information science degree, but worried that you may not be able to get a job back here in the states? Have no fear, I’m going to give you all…
Monthly Archives: September 2013
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Anxiety-Free Interview Wardrobe in 20 Pieces or Less
. . by Veda Darby Soberman, Head Editor, INALJ Hawaii Anxiety-Free Interview Wardrobe in 20 Pieces or Less Dressing for an interview can be a challenge. I enjoy fashion, and I usually know how to put together a great outfit, but something about dressing for a job interview can throw me for a loop. I…
Interviews
Jon Haupt …Wine Librarian
This interview is over 1 year old and may no longer be up to date or reflect the interviewee/interviewees’ positions . . by Kiersten Bryant, Head Editor, INALJ California Jon Haupt …Wine Librarian Kiersten: How did you come to work at the Sonoma County Wine Library, and how long have you worked there? Jon: I…
Interviews, Success Stories
Adrienne Chamberlin …Success Story
This interview is over 1 year old and may no longer be up to date or reflect the interviewee/interviewees’ positions . . Naomi House’s interview with success story Adrienne. Naomi: How did you find your current job? Adrienne: It was timing, really. Last fall, I had a freelance writing job going, was tutoring student essays…
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#mlsadvice trending now on Twitter
Hi Everyone, Just wanted you to know I have asked some friends and encourage others to join in and share their best advice to new MLS students on topics ranging from networking and job hunting to anything they might think is relevant. Check #mlsadvice on Twitter and follow – click through – RT and add…
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When Archiving and Comics Collide
This interview is over 1 year old and may no longer be up to date or reflect the interviewee/interviewees’ positions by Sandra Hoyer, Head Editor, INALJ Washington When Archiving and Comics Collide: Tess McCarthy on Incorporating Creativity in Librarianship Tess McCarthy is the archivist at the Center for Sex and Culture in San Francisco, California. She…
Interviews
Meet Fantasia Thorne, Learning Commons Librarian
This interview is over 1 year old and may no longer be up to date or reflect the interviewee/interviewees’ positions . . by Rachael Altman, Head Editor, INALJ Alabama Meet Fantasia Thorne, Learning Commons Librarian at Syracuse University Bird Library Rachael: Favorite Library you have been to? Fantasia: The Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton…
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Great Summer’s End Reads
. . by Renee Holden, Head Editor, INALJ Nebraska Great Summer’s End Reads We often have patrons frequent the reference desk around this time of year who are looking for some great books to read before the summer ends. Here are my top five books to enjoy before the summer passes us by and fall…
Interviews, Success Stories
David del Norte …Success Story
This interview is over 1 year old and may no longer be up to date or reflect the interviewee/interviewees’ positions My interview with success story David Naomi: How did you find your current job? David: Through volunteer work at the library, I had made myself known as a dedicated librarian impartial to disengaged staff, patrons,…
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3 Things to Consider after Receiving a Job Offer
by Brad McNally, Head Editor, INALJ Ohio 3 Things to Consider after Receiving a Job Offer For those that are unemployed and looking for a job in information sciences (or any field), the answer to that question might be “accept as soon as possible.” For those that are currently employed and looking, the answer may…
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Should I Stay, or Should I Go Now?
by Alexis Rohlfing, Head Editor, INALJ New Hampshire Should I Stay, or Should I Go Now? Two weeks ago I found myself in the odd position of having to decide if I really wanted a mini-promotion. This is a situation that I’m sure others have run into: you’re not working as an information professional, but…
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3 Job Search Lessons from Baking
by Alexandra Janvey, Head Editor, INALJ Iowa 3 Job Search Lessons from Baking Organization The first step to baking like a professional is being well organized. Things run much smoother and faster when all the ingredients and equipment you need are laid out on the kitchen counter before you even start to bake. Ensuring you…
Interviews, Success Stories
Carrie Netzer Wajda …Success Story
This interview is over 1 year old and may no longer be up to date or reflect the interviewee/interviewees’ positions My interview with success story Carrie Naomi: How did you find your current job? Carrie: Through the New York chapter of the Special Libraries Association jobs website. I’ve always had better luck applying for jobs…
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The Other Side of the Desk: From an Interviewer’s Perspective
by Sean O’Brien, Head Editor, INALJ Colorado The Other Side of the Desk: From an Interviewer’s Perspective The fall semester is here, which means I have just finished yet another round of student worker interviews. I’ve been doing this for a little while now, and I’ve interviewed quite a few candidates. Some interviews have gone…
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At the Crossroads: Taking the Next Step Post-MLIS
by Amanda Viana, Head Editor, INALJ Massachusetts At the Crossroads: Taking the Next Step Post-MLIS In my library career, I’ve had a lot of different roles: volunteer, friend, part-time page, Library Assistant, Information Services Librarian, Library Trustee, and most recently, Assistant Director. Despite having graduated with my MLIS less than two years ago, lately I’ve…
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My Bucket List of Libraries – US Edition
by Fallon Zschiegner-Bleich, Head Editor, INALJ Arkansas My Bucket List of Libraries – US Edition I have always loved libraries and I am the stereotypical 90’s child who fell in love with them through Matilda and Beauty and the Beast (you can’t deny wanting Belle’s library when you watched that movie for the first time!).…
Interviews, Success Stories
Jarrett Farmer …Success Story
This interview is over 1 year old and may no longer be up to date or reflect the interviewee/interviewees’ positions My interview with success story Jarrett Naomi: How did you find your current job? Jarrett: I have worked for Baltimore County Public Library since I was 17. I started as a circulation assistant at the…
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Five Things I Learned While Searching for a Job
by Rebekah Kati, Head Editor, INALJ North Carolina Five Things I Learned While Searching for a Job After two and a half years of searching, I began my new job in mid-August. As you can imagine, I filled out countless job applications and had many interviews during this time. I learned a lot about job…
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Job Searching by the Book
by Stephanie Taylor, Head Editor, INALJ British Columbia Job Searching by the Book I was having coffee with someone I knew in high school, and we were talking about our jobs. I recently landed a pretty sweet job in a my field (library technician) at a time when a lot of people just starting out…
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Spotlight on Libraries – London
by Sarah Parramore, Head Editor, INALJ Middle East/Arabian Gulf Spotlight on Libraries – London What is it? The British Library Where is it? 96 Euston Road, London, England Why should you visit? Got some spare time? This library holds over 150 million items, and according to their website, would take you well over 80,000 years…
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August 2013 Roundup (INALJ Stats )
Over 339,000 page views in August! August saw our 2nd busiest day ever at 15,523 views on 8/13, and 2nd busiest week ever with 81,159 views the 31st week of the year, and the 2nd busiest month ever at INALJ.com with 339,855 views! Some fast stats for August 2013: 2,712,000 total INALJ.com page views (all time)…
Interviews, Success Stories
Sarah (Thomas) Brown …Success Story
This interview is over 1 year old and may no longer be up to date or reflect the interviewee/interviewees’ positions My interview with INALJ success story, Sarah Naomi: How did you find your current job? Sarah: INALJ! I had just gotten a rejection phone call and decided the best way to stay positive was to…