Many of us arrive in supervisory positions with little or no formal training in academic library leadership. We attempt to teach ourselves the skills we need to be good managers and organizational leaders while juggling our own identity shifts and insecurities.
Critical Library Leadership: Managing Self and Others in Today’s Academic Library provides practical, library-specific, hands-on tools that help us shape our approach to leadership and ourselves as leaders. It gives practical strategies for dealing with stress, addressing feelings of … Read the rest
Category Archives: Career Advancement
Critical Library Leadership: Managing Self and Others in Today’s Academic Library; A Book edited by Kristin Henrich and Cinthya Ippoliti
This article is from the July 2024 issue.
Red Flags to Avoid on Your Resume
This article is from the June 2024 issue.
When you apply for a job, one of the first things you do is submit a resume. It has to grab the reader’s (hopefully not an automated applicant tracking system) attention within the first minute, or it may never get beyond the trash can. It has to effectively sell your knowledge, skills, and experience in a way that makes the reader want to know more about you. You must emphasize your strengths and tell a compelling story while being as … Read the rest
Do You Have Any Questions for Us?: Preparing to Be Your Best in an Interview
This article is from the May 2024 issue.
You’re likely excited if your resume and credentials have moved to the top of the candidate pile and garnered the much-desired interview. What’s next? Preparation. You will want to put in the necessary time and effort to ace the interview. It goes without saying that you will research the library/organization. However, preparing for an interview requires more effort than simple basic research. This article offers more than thirty tips on the best ways to prepare for an interview. You’ll want … Read the rest
Understanding the Role of Politics and Partnerships in Library Leadership
This article is from the May 2024 issue.
Are you hoping to advance into a leadership role within your library? If so, are you prepared to rub shoulders with politicians, members of the library board, the media, and those who have influence within your library community? You may have the knowledge and skills to perform your current job. However, that may not be enough to propel you into a leadership position. In addition to having advanced knowledge and abilities related to strategic planning and implementation of policies and … Read the rest
Career Coaching, Mentoring, Resume Review and Career Guidance Workshops Available
This article is from the April 2024 issue.
If you plan to attend the ALA Annual Conference in San Diego this June, consider having a chat with a career coach. Recharge your career by meeting with a professional counselor who can guide you in strategizing for the next phase of your career, solving a problem in your current job situation, defining goals, getting unstuck and/or rejuvenating your career. Each one-on-one session is 20 minutes and completely confidential.
If you have never experienced career counseling, or just haven’t used … Read the rest
I Feel Trapped in My Job – What Can I Do?
This article is from the March 2024 issue.
What do you do when you feel like you’re stuck in a job that you hate? You don’t really want to change jobs (that requires a lot of energy), but you know you need to do something different. What keeps you from moving on to a job that will meet your needs, pay you what you’re worth, and be a better fit? Perhaps you have small children and don’t think you will be able to find flexibility in another job … Read the rest
Still Time to Register and Attend LibLearnX24 in Baltimore
This article is from the December 2023 issue.
Kickstart 2024 with collaborative and solution-driven professional development at LibLearnX24 in Baltimore, January 19 – 22, 2024! Explore the LibLearnX program and register with early rates!
At LibLearnX, staff in all types of libraries and all career levels can take part in a conference experience that will provide ultimate learning benefits in hands-on workshops, bite-size sessions, and other formats designed to match your preferred learning styles. Listed below are a few sessions that we think might be interesting.
Bite-Sized Improvements: … Read the rest
Preparation is Key for Any Successful Job Search
This article is from the December 2023 issue.
We are in the final days of 2023. In just a matter of weeks, the new year will begin. It’s the time of year when people reflect on their lives, establish new goals, and make resolutions. Many people will decide to find a new job. If you are one of those (or know someone who is) preparation will be key. The job search process can be fraught with unknowns. However, some things are common knowledge. For instance, every job … Read the rest
We Can’t Wait to See You in Baltimore at LibLearnX24!
This article is from the November 2023 issue.
Join your peers and colleagues at the 2024 LibLearnX: The Library Learning Experience, January 19-22, 2024 in Baltimore!
Participate in collaborative, top-quality education where you will discuss the topics that are important to library professionals in peer-to-peer conversations, be inspired by author speakers and thought-leaders on the LLX Studio stage, and attend fun social activities and award celebrations to celebrate your fellow librarians, favorite books, and authors.
LibLearnX is a must-attend learning experience designed for library professionals from all … Read the rest
Explaining Non-Traditional Experience on Your Resume
This article is from the November 2023 issue.
One of the many hats I wear is that of a career facilitator. In this role, I used to get calls all the time from people wanting to work in libraries. People with varied backgrounds were (and still are) deciding to become librarians. Many were entering the profession as a second or third career. For a number of reasons (burn out, searching for purposeful work, etc.), they all wanted to find work they would love. Some were willing to go … Read the rest
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