“Have fun applying, no need to obsess over it.”hiringlibrarians.com “Realize that I have stability and don’t need to get there just yet. “
Hiring Librarians
Mostly content from https://hiringlibrarians.com/ - survey-based interviews with people who hire library workers, and many more resources on LIS/GLAM hiring and careers.
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For Public Review: Unnamed job hunter 22hiringlibrarians.com This 4 page resume was submitted by a job hunter who says, “The type of positions that I am particularly interested in are in academic libraries mainly for roles in Resource Management, Colle…
“I loved working in libraries prior to 2020, but now it seems like the field is riddled with toxic management, legislation targeting libraries, book bans, unsupportive taxpayers and politicians, unappreciative patrons…”hiringlibrarians.com “We still need librarians, but unfortunately librarians are burning out and leaving the field in droves due to understaffing, overworking, and being underpaid, difficulty in finding full-time…
“make it easier / clearer for neurodivergent people, particularly the interview stage”hiringlibrarians.com “it was unpaid, which i didn’t realise until the offer, and they expected me to move to another state”
“Blankets and Ice Cream.”hiringlibrarians.com “I would never have received a job so quickly if I were not willing to move anywhere in the country.”
“This is exhausting.”hiringlibrarians.com “I’m trying to work 30 hours a week at 2 different jobs, taking a full course load, and working 10 hours a week for my capstone project. I barely have time to prepare for or go to interviews …
Further Questions: What’s your opinion on using AI to write cover letters?hiringlibrarians.com “I don’t believe I’ve received anything AI generated to date. Now I’ll be on the lookout!”
“did I mention ‘read the job posting’?”hiringlibrarians.com “if your submitted materials don’t include what was required or if you can’t communicate in the written word, you most likely won’t make it past my inbox,”
“Treat job hunters like you already respect them.”hiringlibrarians.com “Be more transparent at every step – list salaries, be open about your timeline and selection criteria.”
Checking out Coaching and Career Services: Kaetrena Davis Kendrickhiringlibrarians.com “Through my mission, which is to inspire authentic collegiality, and to promote well-being, share the gifts of creativity, and cultivate empathetic, engaged leadership in the workplace, I hel…
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“Anyone can say they’re good at calming down an irate patron or they’re good at programming, but tell me a story that shows you’re right!”hiringlibrarians.com “My org has been drifting more towards caring where applicants got their degree from, but I have not been impressed with those candidates’ actual professional skills once they get hired…
“I love this field but I can’t wait to see positive changes in the future.”hiringlibrarians.com ” was pleasantly surprised when someone instead started off by asking me to go through my resume and provide more details, which kept me more focused. I now always look at my resume and work …
“it’s tough to gauge sometimes if interviewers are looking for professional insight or to get a sense of how I’d personally mesh with their current team”hiringlibrarians.com “I also hate when people ask why I’m looking for job/looking at that role specifically—I know WHY they ask that, but it’s also pretty obvious from my resume I’m a recent MLIS grad who’s only …
“Lean on your network. They’d be happy to help!”hiringlibrarians.com “I made a list of my five dream orgs, and set google alerts. Other than that, only check the job boards twice a week.”
For Public Review: Unnamed job hunter 21hiringlibrarians.com This 2 page CV was submitted by a job hunter who says, “I am looking for jobs in library management and directorship.”
“A fresh graduate who has a practicum or an internship in the type of work they’re applying to will always score higher than someone who does not have that.”hiringlibrarians.com “We do require experience but that can be practicums in school, volunteer work, or interning”
“I tell myself that nothing matters in the end”hiringlibrarians.com “My fieldwork supervisor gave me a very thorough recommendation, which is likely part of the reason why I ended up being hired by the county”
Crowdsourced Resume/CV Review and Other Serviceshiringlibrarians.com We will post resumes or CVs from any LIS job hunter who submits one. We’ve got a few ringers – people who hire librarians – who have agreed to regularly review and comment.
“If your library is all about circulating books – you might not make it.”hiringlibrarians.com “Don’t settle. The wrong person can cause discord.”
“be more transparent, offer useful feedback”hiringlibrarians.com “adequate salary for responsibilities, actual librarian position requiring MLS”
“it didn’t pay enough to justify moving”hiringlibrarians.com “Google common interview questions for the field, mock interview with career counselor, review position description, prepare questions to ask them, research the company, look up reviews of th…
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“I’m not sure people appreciate what a good employment opportunity there can be at a strong, vibrant public library.”hiringlibrarians.com “I’m always happy to talk to applicants about our positions.”
“Too many applicants and their qualifications aren’t as strong as other applicants”hiringlibrarians.com “a bit less for this position since it involves driving a city vehicle and it is much more physical than other library positions”