Landing a Job in Academic Libraries

Name: Landing a Job in Academic Libraries
Brand: Bloomsbury Publishing (AUS)
Price: 148.75 AUD
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By: Margarita C. Shawcross (Editor), Brooky Parks (Editor), Teresa Y. Neely (Editor)

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Paperback | 7 January 2027

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Practical guidance, insight, and strategies for library and information professionals who want to work in academic libraries and higher education.

Covering every stage of the academic library job searchâ"from identifying job ads and preparing to apply through interviewing, negotiating, and onboardingâ"this book is especially useful for library school graduates, those transitioning from other library types, and professionals entering the field from other disciplines. The bookâs sections walk readers through the steps of a successful job search:

1. Before Applying for an Academic Library Job
2. The Application Process
3. The Interview
4. Negotiating and Onboarding
5. Recent Graduates and Academic Libraries
6. Transitioning Careers and Academic Libraries

Timely content includes the virtual interview environment, discussions about self-care during the job search process, and advice on adapting to your new role. Personal narratives share the experiences of librarians who have gone through the academic library job search process and onboarding.

Blending updated job search advice with real-world perspectives, this book is a vital resource for anyone pursuingâ"or rethinkingâ"a career in academic libraries.

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