Library & Information Science

April 2019 projections from Department of Labor about career outlook for librarians.

Latest list of new job postings for library positions. ACRL and Job List are using Twitter to share new listings.

Provides job hunters with an easy-to-use resource for finding positions in ARL libraries.

ALA's listing of resources for job seekers

A gateway to materials, research, online learning tools and more to help librarians and educators access and share materials to use when training learners of all ages on topics such as information literacy, computer skills, digital literacies and more. The Dept. of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) created the portal in partnership with nine federal agencies to provide librarians, teachers, workforce trainers and others a central location to share

New ALA website to assist members with the job search. Launched July 2009.

From the International Relations Round Table for ALA, this is a source of global employment prospects in libraries.

This is a guide to vendors & suppliers of all different products found in libraries including resources, aggregators, furniture, equipment, computing/technology, etc.

Practical career development advice for new librarians and information professionals, MLS students, and those considering a library-related career with articles, books, consulting options, news and a blog to support one while seeking a position in library/information sector or just better understanding the quickly changing arena for librarians.

Provides career information for librarians and information professionals. Inlcudes job ads, RSS feeds and other resources for job hunters. Employers can post job ads at this site. Also includes career development information.

Guide to online job resources for librarians and information professionals, including job postings, information about posting a job and locating international library jobs, a blog, and links to related articles and sites.

Job source for both applicants and to post positions in all library environments. Tend to reflect more systems oriented, technical and web development positions but a range get posted.

Released as part of the Library Journal October 15, 2020 issue. LJ provides an annual overview of salaries and placements for the profession.

See this tab for guides to academic programs and more information about careers in librarianship.

Research program that began several years ago at Loyola Marymount University to support librarians from all sectors in research methods.

Blog that supports early career librarians in their preparing for job interviews. Also includes an Interview Questions Repository, a dated crowdsourced salary information table (https://hiringlibrarians.com/?s=Interview+Questions+Repository) and and a Resume & CV Review process

Major American professional organization promoting the work of libraries, librarians and library workers. There is a major publishing output of journals via all the divisions and books through ALA Publishing.

British special library association.

The technical services division of ALA promoting the work of acquisitions, cataloging, preservation, and collection development.

State library association supporting all libraries in California.

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Beginning in 2012 this directory is only produced in a digital format.

The division in ALA devoted to Information Technology and training issues.

The division in ALA devoted library management issues.

Professional organization for medical libraries and librarians. Issues the Bulletin of the Medical Library Association.

Regional association of the MLA for this area.

Division in ALA focusing on Readers Services including Reference, Business, History, Collection Development and Machine Readable Resources.

A unit within the American Library Association, SRRT offers concern for human and economic rights within librarianship. SRRT believes that libraries and librarians must recognize and help solve social problems and inequities in order to carry out their mandate to work for the common good and bolster democracy.

The primary professional organization covering issues of interest to archivists and special collections librarians.

Professional association devoted to special libraries in North America with international expansion. Has full set of divisions and publication program.

Issued by the Library Publishing Coalition this directory highlights publishing outputs and activities by >100 academic libraries.

New policy brief from ALA on future of libraries in 21st century.

Contains interviews with leadership in academic libraries. Part of Information Today publication output.

The Handbook reflects current American Library Association operational regulations and procedures in regard to Association finances.Compiled by the ALA Budget Analysis and Review Committee (BARC), the Handbook is intended to provide practical assistance and background information to ALA members and staff who are involved in financial operations and decision-making in Divisions, Round Tables, committees and units. Selected references to important documents and information are presented as links to the ALA website.

Best compilation of current activities of ALA with associated people involved & their contact information.

British Association was formed in April 2002 following the merger of the Institute of Information Scientists and the Library Association.

Emphasizes the history of documentation and transitions in document compilation and preservation. Promotes annual conference.

Help a Librarian (HAL) is a community powered service that unites librarians from all over the world to help each other answer questions, share knowledge and enhance cultural understanding. HAL is comprised of librarians from over 50 different countries.

IASSIST is an international organization of professionals working in and with information technology and data services to support research and teaching in the social sciences. Issues IASSIST Quarterly and hosts annual conference each June.

Lists 500+ conferences listed in the past year; 75+ countries hosting events all continents and other data related to science information.

List of library conferences worldwide.

Part of Library Collective. Opportunities for professional development.

An ad hoc group of librarians and library workers, mainly Americans but also people of other nations, using the internet to organize and lobby against armed conflict where we consider it unnecessary, with a focus on our own country and its allies.

Founded in 2014, The Library Collective is all about learning, networking, and kickstarting new ideas among next-generation librarians and library stakeholders. Options for professional development.

A world-spanning group of library professionals & advocates, dedicated to furthering the role of librarians, archivists, information professionals, & information educators through communication and collaboration. The LSW is about people, not buildings. Also see http://librarysociety.pbwiki.com/

Is a discussion group and caucus for archivists (and anyone else) interested in social responsibility in the context of the archival profession.

A forum for socially radical and activist opinions of librarianship by librarians.

Conceived as an environmental scan, this discussion document is to provoke ACRL members & academic librarians to think about the near & far future of Academic Libraries. Ongoing virtual discussions will continue.

Major association of academic libraries and librarians in the United States and includes community college, undergraduate, comprehensive and research libraries at both public and private institutions. Issues publications and has an active program at annual and regional conferences.

Print at Langson CPR at LB 2300 C3.

Report issued in late July 2009 by the Ithaka Group sponsored by JSTOR on the state of university press and university publishing.

A new journal that addresses topics related to scholarly communication and the intersections to other relevant areas of librarianship.