Book description
There's never been a more challenging time to find a position as an
academic librarian, especially for those who have recently completed
their library education. But whether job-hunters are jumping into the
job pool for the very first time, or back in the water after a dry
spell, Neely and her crack team of expert contributors have the
information needed to stay afloat. Their collective wisdom will act as a
lifesaver, providing * Practical and specific advice on how the
job-search process works, including the how-tos of reading between the
lines of a job listing and assembling a compelling application packet *
Keys to understanding the mysterious ways of search committees, and what
criteria may be used to determine successful candidates * The nuts and
bolts of undergoing a successful job interview, plus tips for
negotiating when an offer is made Job-hunters at every level of
experience will find this volume the definitive resource for moving
successfully into an academic career. Teresa Y. Neely is director of
access services, University Libraries, University of New Mexico. Most
recently she was head of reference at the Albin O. Kuhn Library &
Gallery, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; and an adjunct
professor at the College of Information Studies, University of Maryland,
College Park. She received her MLS and PhD degrees (LIS) from the School
of Information Sciences, University of Pittsburgh.
