by Yandee Vazquez, former Head Editor, INALJ Texas previously published 10/28/13 & 10/2/2014 Applying for Jobs Outside of the US: A Few Places to Start and Some things to Consider I love living in Texas, but sometimes the itch to move starts setting in. It’s a need for new adventures, new experiences, a new place.…
Four questions to ask before applying to a for-profit university library job by Rebekah Kati, Senior Assistant, INALJ North Carolina Libraries at for-profit universities are pretty mysterious. For-profit universities have libraries and some employ MLS-holding librarians, but accounts of for-profit librarianship are scarce. I spent four years working as a librarian at a large,…
by Whitney Zahar, Senior Assistant, INALJ Pennsylvania Librarians Against Bullying! First, I want to open with a little personal story. During my elementary and middle school years back in the 80’s and 90’s, I was bullied frequently by my classmates. It was mostly emotional and psychological bullying; I was teased, ostracized, and manipulated for nearly 7 years. I’ll…
by Suzanne Schultz Pick, Head Editor, INALJ UK Applying for public library jobs in the U.K. – What to expect There are lots of fellow librarians on social networks such as Twitter, and Facebook. Plenty of librarians can give you insight on what hiring libraries may be looking for in a new employee. I asked public librarians on…
by Sarah Roark Schott, Head Editor, INALJ Arizona Interested in Applying for that Job in Tucson? 8 reasons you should consider relocating Have you been checking out different states on the INALJ job boards lately? Thinking about moving somewhere new? Have you considered Tucson, Arizona? With over 20 public library branches, a bunch of museums, the largest public…
by R.C. Miessler, Head Editor, INALJ Indiana previously published 3/5/13 Applying for jobs isn’t fun Applying for jobs isn’t fun. Everyone has advice to give that supersedes what everyone else has to say about finding a job. And there’s the stress of filling out applications and waiting. And then, even worse than the “We’re Sorry”…
For those of you who do not follow us on LinkedIn yet one of the most active conversations INALJ fans are having right now involves whether or not it is worth it to apply for out of state job opportunities. Come join the conversation here: http://www.linkedin.com/groupItem?view=&gid=4112382&type=member&item=96211093&qid=35a2f5ff-269f-4291-86aa-9e00ec7db0e0&trk=group_most_popular-0-b-ttl&goback=.gmp_4112382 and also let us know if you have been…
2025 & 2024 INALJ Jobs New jobs added Monday, Wednesday & Friday most weeks U.S. federal holidays and Hungarian Bank Holidays we are closed. Occasionally we will take a personal day. All jobs are found below by date, organized by state/country. Links to more jobs sites can be found at the INALJ State / Country pages.…
Complete list of the 2023 INALJ jobs pdfs Our 2024 INALJ jobs lists can be found here ***** 12.29.2023 INALJ Jobs 12.28.2023 INALJ Jobs 12.26.2023 INALJ Jobs ***** Jobs lists are cumulative and start fresh every other Tuesday We are not going to delete old jobs lists. MANY of the jobs on old lists will have…
Complete list of the 2022 INALJ jobs pdfs Our most recent INALJ jobs lists can be found here ***** 12.30.2022 INALJ Jobs 12.28.2022 INALJ Jobs 12.27.2022 INALJ Jobs ***** Jobs lists are cumulative Tues-the next Mon weekly, then start fresh each Tuesday (most weeks) We are not going to delete old jobs lists. MANY of…
Complete list of the 2021 INALJ jobs pdfs Our most recent INALJ jobs lists can be found here INALJ’s 2021 jobs pdfs 12.31.2021 INALJ Jobs 12.28.2021 INALJ Jobs 12.27.2021 INALJ Jobs Jobs lists are cumulative Tues-the next Mon weekly, then start fresh each Tuesday (most weeks) *** I am not going to delete old jobs…
Complete list of 2020 INALJ jobs pdfs Our most recent INALJ jobs lists can be found here INALJ’s 2020 jobs pdfs 12.30.2020 INALJ Jobs 12.29.2020 INALJ Jobs 12.28.2020 INALJ Jobs New jobs coming this week, then closed 12/31 & 1/1 *** I am not going to delete old jobs lists- but be aware that MANY…
This is an interview with Kate Holvoet, who has worked in LIS and teaching English in Japan and the United Arab Emirates, done by Naomi House of INALJ. She also wrote one of the definitive books on LIS job hunting overseas, Taking Your MLIS Abroad : Getting and Succeeding in an International Library Job. This…
by Naomi House, MLIS The Week in INALJ Non-Library Job (and 1 Librarian Abroad) Interviews : June 22-26, 2020 Welcome to the 5th weekly summary of INALJ’s 2020 series on non-library jobs for library workers and those with their MLIS. This week I am adding in the summary for INALJ’s first interview in my newest…
This is an interview with Jada Jones, a Librarian and Project Management Professional currently working in Germany for the US Air Force, done by Naomi House of INALJ. This is part of INALJ’s 2020 series with librarians abroad, focusing on the work they do and how they got their job. On Being a Military Librarian…
This is an interview with Natasha S. Chowdory, a User Researcher Consultant at Methods in the UK, done by Naomi House of INALJ. This is part of INALJ’s 2020 series on non-library jobs for library workers. On User Researcher Work : an Interview with Natasha S. Chowdory Q1: Thanks so much for taking the time…
This is an interview with Ashleigh D. Coren, Women’s History Content and Interpretation Curator at the National Portrait Gallery, done by Naomi House of INALJ. This is part of INALJ’s 2020 series on non-library jobs for library workers. On Curatorial Work : an Interview with Ashleigh D. Coren Q1: Thanks so much for taking the…
This is an interview with Brian Miloscia, a Compliance and Due Diligence professional in the financial service sector, done by Naomi House of INALJ. This is part of INALJ’s 2020 series on non-library jobs for library workers. On Due Diligence Work : an Interview with Brian Miloscia Q1: Thanks so much for taking the time…
This is an interview with Nicole Fonsh, Director of Prospect Development at Harvard Law School, done by Naomi House of INALJ. This is part of INALJ’s 2020 series on non-library jobs for library workers. On Prospect Development & Prospect Research Work : an Interview with Nicole Fonsh Q1: Thanks so much for taking the time…
This is an interview with Samantha King, who has worked for Manulife Financial in a variety of roles including analysis, data governance, and management, done by Naomi House of INALJ. This is part of INALJ’s 2020 series on non-library jobs for library workers. Samantha has provided us with further insights into her work as a…
Complete list of 2019 INALJ jobs pdfs Our most recent INALJ jobs lists can be found here ***** 12.31.2019 INALJ Jobs 12.30.2019 INALJ Jobs INALJ will be closed on 1.1.2020, but open ALL other weekdays this week so check back today for more jobs! *** I am not going to delete old jobs lists- but…
September – December 2018 Complete list of INALJ jobs pdfs ALL Jobs for January-April 2018 can be found here ALL Jobs for May-August 2018 can be found here Our most recent INALJ jobs lists can be found here 12.31.2018 INALJ Jobs *** I am not going to delete old jobs lists- but be conscious that MANY…
May – August 2018 Complete list of INALJ jobs pdfs ALL Jobs for January-April 2018 can be found here ALL Jobs for September-December 2018 can be found here Our most recent INALJ jobs lists can be found here 8.31.2018 INALJ Jobs 8.30.2018 INALJ Jobs 8.29.2018 INALJ Jobs 8.28.2018 INALJ Jobs *** I am not going to…
by Aisha Conner-Gaten Traveling While Broke: Library Conferences and Scholarships For librarians and information folks, conference attendance can provide essential opportunities for networking, professional development, and, of course, gainful employment. Unfortunately, those seeking new jobs or just better pay cannot often afford conference housing and air travel that accompany exorbitant registration fees. Some conferences totals…
January – April 2018 Complete list of INALJ Jobs pdfs ALL Jobs for May-August 2018 can be found here ALL Jobs for September-December 2018 can be found here Our most recent INALJ jobs lists can be found here ***** 4.30.2018 INALJ Jobs *** 4.27.2018 INALJ Jobs 4.26.2018 INALJ Jobs 4.25.2018 INALJ Jobs 4.24.2018 INALJ Jobs 4.23.2018…
July – December 2017 Complete list of INALJ Jobs pdfs ALL Jobs for January – June 2017 can be found here Our most recent INALJ jobs lists can be found here 12.29.17 INALJ Jobs 12.28.17 INALJ Jobs 12.27.17 INALJ Jobs 12.26.17 INALJ Jobs *** I am not going to delete old jobs lists- but be…
January – June 2017 Complete list of INALJ jobs pdfs ALL Jobs for July – December 2017 can be found here Our most recent INALJ jobs lists can be found here 6.30.17 INALJ Jobs 6.29.17 INALJ Jobs 6.28.17 INALJ Jobs 6.27.17 INALJ Jobs 6.26.17 INALJ Jobs c 6.23.17 INALJ Jobs 6.22.17 INALJ Jobs 6.21.17 INALJ…
2026 INALJ Jobs Proudly Sponsored by New jobs added Monday, Wednesday & Friday most weeks U.S. federal holidays and Hungarian Bank Holidays we are closed. Occasionally we will take a personal day. All jobs are found below by date, organized by state/country. Links to more jobs sites can be found at the INALJ State / Country…
by Naomi House, MLIS My Best (Worst) Interview Five years ago I had an interview for a dream job at one of the most prestigious libraries in the country. I did not get the job and they made the right choice. I had a great interview despite a wardrobe malfunction and major issues with my online application. In…
by Veda Darby Soberman, former Head Editor, INALJ Hawaii 3 Ways to Get Your Mojo Back Perhaps you joined the fray of job seekers full of hope and confidence, but searching for a library job can be a difficult road. You could grow quite disheartened as time passes with little or no job prospects, as…
Complete list of 2016 INALJ jobs pdfs Our most recent INALJ jobs lists can be found here ****** For CHANGES to INALJ in 2016 be sure and read this! All individual jobs can now be found below in pdf format, organized by state/province/country and by date added. If you’d like to find more sites to…
15 million page views! What a great month! December stats often get overlooked as everyone looks at their end of year stats, but we had a darn good December! Our busiest day in December had 20,964 views on 12/1, and our busiest week had 106,365 views, and our month had 402,184 views! We reached 15 million page…
by Andrew Koval 10 Fake Books from TV and Film #WhenLibrariansHaveTooMuchTimeOnTheirHands “From Outer Space” by Jose Chung (The X-Files Television Series; Season 3 Episode 20) The author in this episode (Jose Chung) speaks to special agent Dana Scully on writing a book on alien abduction whereby he will create a brand new literary genre…
14.5 million page views! What a great month! On a personal note I celebrated my 10th wedding anniversary to my husband, Sana, and we decided to relocate, temporarily back to Washington, DC. Our busiest day in November had 21,081 views on 11/3, and our busiest week had 105,070 views, and our month had 415,565 views! We reached…
by Kristin Charles-Scaringi previously published 11/12/2014 5 Creative writing tips to enhance your communication skills Before I took my seat at the reference desk of a public library I could be found at a computer writing. I found that my professional background as a journalist and public relations writer, as well as my experience as a creative…
by Scottie Kapel, former Head Editor, INALJ Oregon previously published 6/20/13 & 9/26/14 Keeping your head above water: How to stay positive during a long job hunt For many of you reading, you may very well be on your fourth, fifth, or sixth month of your job hunt. For others, you may have passed that…
14 million page views! What a great month! And incredibly busy as I had little access to wifi for the last two weeks! And we celebrated 5 years doing this!!!! Happy birthday to us! Our busiest day in October had 20,706 views on 10/5, and our busiest week had 119,379 views, and our month had 445,878 views! We…
13.9 million page views! What a great month! And incredibly busy as I went back to my roots re-taking over much of the daily grind! Our busiest day in September had 23,017 views on 9/1, and our busiest week had 119,822 views, and our month had 511,791 views! We also hit 13.9 million page views in total! Also hoping…
by Aisha Conner-Gaten First of all, congratulations! You have successfully convinced someone important that you have the knowledge and confidence to lead other individuals into a new era. Now that you’re here, there are some things you should know. Most employers assume that you have your own set of managerial rules and that you can…
by Rebecca Ciota 8 Reasons Informational Interviews are Useful I have always been a thinker and a planner. My mother recounts several times when, as a child, in a toy store, I would consider which toy would be the best purchase. If I was like that before I can even remember, it is no wonder…