Job Resources
The services below have proven useful to those seeking employment in Library and Information Science, Archives, Records Management, and related fields. We suggest you examine several of them, to discover which sites best suit your needs or qualifications. Many of the job sites also provide additional career resources.
| For Job Postings | |
|---|---|
| Michigan | |
| ARMA - Detroit | Employment opportunities in records management in the Detroit area. |
| Michigan Association for Media in Education | MAME Job Listing Service. |
| Michigan Library Association | MLA Jobline. Usually good for public libraries. |
| Raymond James and Associates | Technical openings in Michigan (and other states). |
| Special Libraries Association - Michigan Chapter | Local and jobs in Special Libraries. |
| United States | |
| Academic Careers Online | Follow the "search jobs" links (all academic careers, not just library positions). |
| American Association of Law Libraries | AALL job hotline. |
| American Association of School Librarians | Recruitment, job hunting, education and licensing information. |
| American Library Association | Joblist. |
| American Society for Information Science and Technology | ASIS&T Jobline. |
| American Theological Library Association | Links to job postings from ATLA member and non-member institutions. |
| Association of Information Management Professionals | Jobs in records management and archives. ARMA provides a dummy log-in for those who want to only view the jobs list and not post a resume. |
| Association of Research Libraries | Career Resources includes job postings and helpful links. |
| Chronicle of Higher Education | Contains academic job postings, as well as tools and tips for the job seeker. |
| LibGig | LibGig is a new professional networking website dedicated to bringing together everyone who accesses, organizes, creates, manages, produces or distributes information for a living. |
| Library and Information Technology Association (LITA) | Jobs in Library and Information Technology. |
| LISjobs.com | Jobs for Librarians and Information Professionals. US and International positions. Includes much advice and many tips for the job hunter. |
| Medical Library Association | MLA career resources and information about medical librarianship. |
| Metropolitan New York Library Council (METRO) | METRO Job Magnet online career center and job bank. RSS feed - http://mercury.metro.org/rss/AK5B-latestposting.xml. |
| Society of American Archivists | SAA Employment Bulletin. |
| Society of Competitive Intelligence Professionals | Click on CI Career Center. |
| Special Libraries Association | SLA Career Center. |
| University of Kentucky | Lists teacher certification requirements for all 50 states plus K-12 job openings. |
| Worldwide | |
| ALA's IRRT International exchanges Subcommittee | International opportunities and funding for librarians. |
| Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals | Primarily UK job seeking information. Includes lisjobnet.com. |
| Council of International Schools | K-12, teaching certificate not always required. |
| Council of International Schools in the Americas | K-12, teaching certificate not always required. |
| European Council of International Schools | K-12, teaching certificate not always required. |
| H-Museum | Museum, archive and library positions worldwide, many in Germany. |
| jobs.ac.uk | UK and world jobs in higher education. |
| Job Bank | From Human Resources Development Canada (jobs by category, location, etc.). |
| MuseumJobs.com | International Recruitment for museums and galleries. |
| Library Job Postings ORG | Searchable job listings, agency and regional contacts, resources and a blog. |
| University of Western Ontario Jobline | US & Canadian Jobs. |
| For Interview and Resume Tips | |
|---|---|
| How to Apply for a Library Job | Common sense advice and some helpful links. |
| LIScareer.com | Career-related articles, resources and blog. |
| Sample Cover Letter | Sample cover letter from LISP Job Fair. |
| Sample Resume | Sample resume from LISP Job Fair. |