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5 Resources and Job Sites
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ALA (American Library Association) JobLIST Job Search
A helpful source for Library and Information Science and Technology jobs. Job boards and more from C&RL News, American Libraries, and ALA’s Human Resources Development and Recruitment.
CLC (Connecticut Library Consortium) Connecticut Library Jobs
CLC posts library and library-related jobs from all types of libraries and other institutions in the state of Connecticut and beyond.
Over 100,000 jobs posted from educational institutions nation-wide.
The LibraryJobline – New England Region
Features jobs in CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, and VT. Sponsored by the Rhode Island Office of Library and Information Services.
The New England Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)
The largest database for higher ed careers in New England.
SAA (Society of American Archivists) Jobs
Search, browse, or explore a map of available jobs in archival repositories across the U.S. Additional features are available for SAA members.
The SLA (Special Libraries Association) Job Search
Features jobs for information professionals and their strategic partners in business, government, academic, and other specialized settings.
UConn Library Employment Opportunities
Lists open professional opportunities at the University of Connecticut’s Storrs Campus, Waterbury Campus, Avery Point Campus, Stamford Campus, and more.
Job Search Tips
Resources and job search tips from ALA and SAA members and compiled by Doreen Dixon, Electronic Records Archivist at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa. Document includes interview and presentation preparation tips as well as suggestions for answers to common questions and ideas for asking follow up queries.
American Libraries – Good Job Hunting
A special Careers Report covers job-seeking, negotiating compensation, meaningful networking, and barriers in the library-job search.
Library projects and community engagement consultant Emily Weak’s blog highlights resources for job-seekers and people who hire, posts the work of researchers and authors, features new websites, and offers the results of surveys, such as the Interview Questions Repository.
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ACRL E-mail Updates and Discussion Lists
The Association of College and Research Libraries offers discussion lists to keep you informed about important issues within the association and the academic and research librarianship arena. Jobs are often posted to the discussion lists and interest groups.
ALA Listing of Current Affiliates
From the American Association of Law Libraries to the Theatre Library Association, these national or international organizations help LIS professionals to form connections.
CLA (Connecticut Library Association)
Connecticut’s professional organization of librarians, library staff, friends, and trustees working together.
NELA (New England Library Association)
Connect with library professionals across six New England states and from all areas of librarianship to share ideas, get inspired, and make lasting relationships.
RILA (Rhode Island Library Association)
RILA is the state chapter of the ALA and the professional and advocacy organization for the local library community.
