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How to Stay Afloat in the Academic Library Job Pool
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. Th...more
ebook, 152 pages
Published
January 1st 2011
by American Library Association
(first published November 28th 2010)
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Jan 20, 2013
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Great, articulate book! It clearly outlines the process and provides several things to consider as you go through the process, up to and including negotiations. I learned a lot and will probably re-consult it once I get a little further!
Jun 30, 2011
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Really helpful guide through the whole process from thinking about how to write your cover letter and prepare a cv or resume, how to address the items listed in the position description with your letter, the phone interview, and the on campus interview. Chapter on giving a presentation, responding to the job offer, and one person's story of an eight month job search. Many practical tips, all written from the perspective of folks that have been on actual hiring committees. Geared more toward larg...more
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