Q: I have been looking for a permanent job in mostly archives and university libraries for nearly three years. I will spare you details of how discouraging the search has been. I have been volunteering for various organizations for those three years doing a few projects as an unpaid librarian for a couple non-profit organizations. … Continue reading
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Q: How will volunteer work benefit me?
Q: I am interviewing for a volunteer position in a public library. How will this benefit me and is it easier to get a paid position if I volunteer? I do not have a master’s degree yet but I am considering it. TA: A volunteer position can be a great way to learn about libraries, … Continue reading
Q: What advice would you give to someone who is trying to make a career change into the library profession?
Q: What advice would you give to someone who is trying to make a career change into the library profession? I have my MSIS and much experience in human resources, but I want to make a change into something I am more passionate about…namely, working in a library. I am already volunteering at two special … Continue reading
Q: How can I possibly gain some (library) experience while still holding down my current 9-5 job?
This answer is provided by our guest author, Rachel Kuhn Stinehelfer. Q: I have an MLIS that I received about 9 years ago. Prior to that, I had about 10 years of experience working as a page, circulation desk worker, supervisor, etc. After receiving my degree, I worked for a year and a half as … Continue reading
Two Questions on Getting Experience Through Internships and Volunteering
Q1: I am currently working as an assistant professor and have a doctorate in design that I earned approximately six years ago. I have been teaching and publishing research since then, but I am considering a career change to academic librarianship with future work in an MLIS program. This is partially due to the geographic … Continue reading
