Angela J.A. Kent, Head Editor, INALJ-Virtual Work Thinking outside the box: moving beyond the cubicle and other office space Need to stretch your library skills? Need some extra cash? Looking to fill a gap in your skills, interests, or time? One way to fulfill these needs is through virtual work. Cut the commute time and…
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Staying Relevant Outside the Profession
by Emily Guier, Head Editor, INALJ Wyoming Staying Relevant Outside the Profession I graduated from my library program in 2011 and have yet to be employed as a professional librarian. I worked as a legal assistant while getting my degree and then moved to a job in student affairs shortly after receiving my MLIS. I have…
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Using technology to tailor your professional identity
Anastasia Gould, Head Editor, INALJ Nunavut, INALJ Yukon, INALJ Northwest Territories Using technology to tailor your professional identity New technologies figured prominently at this year’s OLA (Ontario Library Association) conference, one of the largest in Canada. It was a welcome opportunity for LIS students and working professionals to explore the ways in which new technologies…
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How to get a volunteer position
Charissa Brammer, Head Editor, INALJ Maine How to get a volunteer position Resume-building is something that has been on my mind a lot lately, as I have been applying for scholarships and grants and trying to build my LinkedIn profile to attract potential employers in a year when I graduate from library school and enter the world…
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Networking: From Dirty Word to Mantra
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Navigating the Bend in the Road
by Angela J.A. Kent, Head Editor, INALJ-Virtual Work Navigating the Bend in the Road The bends in one’s career path can appear with little or no notice or be well-mapped out ahead of time. They are those turning points when you start or leave a job; matriculate or graduate from an academic program; relocate for…
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What I Learned During My Two and a Half Years on the Job Market
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Reflecting on my first year as a Head Editor
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Sleep Better – Work Smarter
by Ruth Lincoln, Head Editor, INALJ DC Sleep Better – Work Smarter Does it ever feel your to-do list grows exponentially? Between work, school, volunteering, job hunting, professional development, families, and maybe a personal life, I know we all wish there were more hours in a day. BuzzFeed explains it well as the #1 “Shocking…
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What I Learned From the Year of Scary Things
by Nena Schvaneveldt, former Head Editor, INALJ Utah What I Learned From the Year of Scary Things It’s the end of the year/ beginning of a new one, which can only mean reflective lists. I’ve had a year of facing some pretty terrifying things. I know I’m feeling reflective, so here’s a list of scary…
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A Year at INALJ
INALJ Ontario
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Great Organizations, Interviews
Carolyn Sosnowski at SLA
This interview is over 1 year old and may no longer be up to date or reflect the interviewee/interviewees’ positions Carolyn Sosnowski – Director, Education and Information Services at SLA My interview with Carolyn Sosnowski of SLA (Special Libraries Association). SLA is “is a nonprofit global organization for innovative information professionals and their strategic partners.…
INALJ Mississippi
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INALJ Iowa
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INALJ DC
Naomi House & Sana Khan- Co-Head Editors Sponsored Jobs New Job Listings Websites for Jobs Contact Us SPONSORED JOBS Have your job seen by even more job hunters! Get more qualified applicants! Place a sponsored ad today! Details here New Jobs ALL individual jobs are found in pdf format at this link All lists of additional…
INALJ Tennessee
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INALJ West Virginia
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Spirit of Giving: 16 Charities to Consider
by Sarah Deringer, Head Editor, INALJ Mississippi Spirit of Giving: 16 Charities to Consider Are you in the Spirit of giving this holiday season? Or do you not know what you should get your Library and Information friends this Christmas? Consider making a donation to a charity which has a mission of providing information and…
Interviews, Success Stories
Alexandra Janvey …Success Story and INALJ Iowa Head editor
This interview is over 1 year old and may no longer be up to date or reflect the interviewee/interviewees’ positions All Jobs for INALJ can be found here: http://inalj.com/?p=1441 Updated daily Naomi House’s interview with success story Alexandra (also known as Allie), INALJ Head Editor for Iowa. Naomi: How did you find your current job?…
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5 Things I’m Grateful For (Librarian Edition)
by Mary-Michelle Moore, Head Editor, INALJ Vermont 5 Things I’m Grateful For (Librarian Edition) It’s the end of the year – which means that it’s time to start reflecting on what has happened this past year and to start making plans for the upcoming one. It’s also the season to take reflection on what I’m…
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5 Tips for Attending your First Conference
by Courtney Baron, Head Editor, INALJ Georgia 5 Tips for Attending your First Conference I just got back from my first library conference last week! It was a great learning experience and I’m excited to share my tips with other library students and first time attendees. I can’t stress enough how important it is to…
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Jimmy V Was Right
by Lisa Iannucci, Assistant Editor, INALJ New Jersey Jimmy V Was Right In this economy, it’s easy to get bogged down in the negative jobs numbers they talk about on the news, easy to let yourself fall into a downward spiral, but I’ve learned first hand that it’s when you’re at your lowest, fate has…
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Beyond Basics in Job Searches
by Brad McNally, Head Editor, INALJ Ohio Beyond Basics in Job Searches Many job seekers do the same basic things – read job ads, submit resumes, and hope. When I was an undergraduate, I checked the newspaper each day for job postings and then the online job boards for postings in the general area. I…
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Furloughed & Job Hunting: why strategizing 1st is the key to success
by Naomi House, MLIS, INALJ Founder and Editor Furloughed & Job Hunting: why strategizing 1st is the key to success On Tuesday I went into work as instructed. My day job is as a reference, marketing and acquisitions librarian working for a federal contractor at a federal library. We showed up to shut down and…