This article is from the March 2023 issue.
Join us in the ALA JobLIST Placement and Career Development Center (the Center) during the ALA 2023 Annual Conference, June 22-27. It will be the first time in quite a while that we will be face-to-face in Chicago.
There will be a variety of activities and events taking place in the Center. Employers will be on-site connecting with attendees and conducting interviews. For job seekers, there will be complimentary career coaching, mentoring, help with resumes, and career guidance sessions.… Read the rest
This article is from the February 2023 issue.
Join us at a Job Fair, Friday, March 17, 2023, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. in the Career Center during the upcoming Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) conference in Pittsburgh, Philadelphia. Representatives from various academic institutions will have an opportunity to showcase available jobs as well as the quality of life at their institutions. Academic staff will be on-hand to discuss various aspects of campus and community life —the things that make each institution unique — such as … Read the rest
This article is from the June 2022 issue.
Starting a job search often takes a bit of self-reflection and research. If you’re looking for inspiration as you figure out what’s next in your career, join us in the ALA JobLIST Placement & Career Development Center (the Center) during the upcoming ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition in Washington, D.C. The Center is where meaningful connections can be made for now and for the future. The events and activities in the Center are designed to help job seekers … Read the rest
This article is from the May 2022 issue.
Together Again! Library workers worldwide will be meeting in Washington, DC, at the ALA 2022 Annual Conference & Exhibition, June 23-28. The ALA JobLIST Placement & Career Development Center is still accepting employers who want to participate in the Open House/Job Fair on Sunday, June 26, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm. Tables are assigned on a first-come basis. Just complete the online participation form. There is no cost to participate.
We are also accepting forms for employers who … Read the rest
This article is from the April 2022 issue.
As part of its continuing efforts to provide networking opportunities for employers and job seekers, the ALA JobLIST Placement & Career Development Center will host an Open House/Job Fair on Sunday, June 26, 2022, 10:30 a.m. – noon during the ALA’s Annual Conference in Washington, D.C. There is no cost to participate. No appointments are required for job seekers.
Representatives from various libraries and library-related companies can take advantage of the opportunity to talk with conference attendees about their specific … Read the rest
This article is from the June 2021 issue.
Most people who work in libraries and related fields are painfully aware that there are fewer employees. Much of the shortage is due to layoffs and hiring freezes instituted within the last eighteen months. When we asked readers to tell us what they needed to feel comfortable to return to work, respondents’ replies indicated that they were feeling the crunch of having fewer staff in their libraries. One person commented, “We need our hiring freeze to end. We also need … Read the rest
This article is from the May 2021 issue.
The ALA JobLIST Placement & Career Development Service will host a virtual Job Fair on Sunday, June 27, 2021, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Central) during the ALA 2021 Annual Conference Virtual event. There is no cost to participate. The deadline for employer registration is Friday, June 4, 2021.
Employers are not expected to be present for the entire day. For this event, employers will have pre-determined, specific times to meet with job seekers and discuss their institutions, work culture, … Read the rest
This article is from the April 2021 issue.
The ALA JobLIST Placement & Career Development Service will host a Job Fair on Sunday, June 27, 2021, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Central) during the ALA 2021 Annual Conference Virtual event. There is no cost to participate. The deadline for employers to register is Friday, June 4, 2021.
Employers are not expected to be present for the entire day. For this event, employers will have pre-determined, specific times to meet with job seekers and discuss their institutions, work culture, … Read the rest
This article is from the December 2020 issue.
The ALA JobLIST Placement & Career Development Service will host an Open House/Job Fair Sunday, January 24, 2021, 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. (Central) during the ALA 2021 Meeting & Exhibits Virtual event. There is no cost to participate. The deadline for employers to register is Friday, December 11, 2020.
Employers will have an opportunity to talk with individuals about their institutions and available positions. Employers who want to participate in the Open House/Job Fair should submit a participation form. … Read the rest
This article is from the October 2020 issue.
The ALA JobLIST Placement & Career Development Service will host an Open House/Job Fair Sunday, January 24, 2021, 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. (Central) during the ALA 2021 Meeting & Exhibits Virtual event.
Employers will be able to talk with individuals about their institutions and available positions. Employers who want to participate in the Open House/Job Fair should submit a participation form. Advanced signup is required—no cost to participate. An active ad on JobLIST is required by the start of … Read the rest