Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Pages: 212
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Trim: 6 x 8¾
978-1-5381-1699-9 • Paperback • May 2019 • $39.00 • (£30.00)
978-1-5381-1700-2 • eBook • May 2019 • $37.00 • (£30.00)
Deloris Foxworth is an academic advisor in the College of Communication and Information at the University of Kentucky (UK). She also teaches part-time in the School of Information Science at the University of Kentucky. She has taught classes on information literacy, personal knowledge management, and information communication technology industries and careers.
Chapter 1 Identifying Types of Jobs
Chapter 2 Finding Jobs
Chapter 3 Applying for Jobs
Chapter 4 Interviewing for Jobs
Chapter 5 Following the Interview
Chapter 6 Staying Relevant
Appendix 1 Professional Associations
Appendix 2 Sample Resume and Curriculum Vita
Appendix 3 Sample Cover Letter
Landing a Library Job provides readers with a practical text which walks them through the entire job search process. From exploring job titles, searching job sites, describing the application process, tools for effective interviewing, and tips on keep up with professional literature, Foxworth has written an accessible yet thorough book, perfect for anyone interested in pursuing a career in libraries.
— Cheryl Kohen, Director, Division of Online Studies, Daytona Beach Campus
Landing a Library Job charts the path from researching jobs and formatting resumes to interviews and job offers. Deloris Foxworth provides step-by-step guidance for an experience that is often daunting and overwhelming. This book alleviates many of the job search questions with its practical advice.
— Joe Hardenbrook, MLS, E.Ed., Director of Library Services, Carroll University
An excellent exploration of the information-skills job universe, with practical guidance on landing jobs therein. Consider this book the resource you want by your side if you’re just starting your LIS job hunt, considering a career transition, or simply mindful of keeping your career options open.
— Kim Dority, MLIS, Dority & Associates, Author, Rethinking Information Work, 2d Edition, Recipient, SLA Rose L. Vormelker (“The Rosie”) Award