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Australia

Dalby, Alyson. "Negotiating Salary Packages." (July 2005)

Dyer, Jonathon. “Seeing Ourselves as Others Do.” (Sept 2003)

Ellard, Robyn. "Finger on the Pulse: How to Develop Your Own Continuing Professional Development
(CPD) Plan." (Nov 2003)

Ferguson, Timothy. "Surviving Jobs You Loathe." (Mar 2004)

Glossop, Kelly. "Liaising Around: Essentials for a New Liaison Librarian." (LIScareer, Feb 2007)

Joseph, Mylee. "Making a Case for Attending a Conference." (June 2005)

Kwaka, Helen. “Interviews: Asking the Right Questions.” (June 2004)

Martin, Nora. "The Challenges of a Newly Created Library Position." (LIScareer, Feb 2008)

Moody, Kim. “Online Portfolios, or ‘WOW! Look at Everything I’ve Done!’” (June 2004)

Osborn, Jennifer. "Developing Teaching and Training Skills." (Mar 2007)

Osborn, Jennifer. "Developing Workplace Coaching Skills." (LIScareer, May 2006)

Osborn, Jennifer. “Getting the Most Out of Mentoring.” (Sept 2003)

Osborn, Jennifer. "The Librarian's Guide to Developing Presentation Skills." (Aug 2004)

Sinclair, Kate. "Building New Generation Networks in Australia: a Personal Experience.” (Aug 2003)

Sullivan, Doreen. "Flying Off the Inside Track: Survival Strategies for the Internal Candidate." (Mar 2007)

Sullivan, Doreen. "The Librarian Has Not Yet Left the Building: Resignation After-Effects." (LIScareer,
June 2006)

Bulgaria

Nikolova, Milena Ivanova. "Love It! Developing Psychological Skills to Become a Better Librarian." (Aug
2004)

Canada

Etches-Johnson, Amanda. "Look Mom, I got my Name in Print! Lessons Learned by a Publishing
Neophyte." (Mar 2004)
Gertz, Christine. "Move Along: Relocation for Librarians." (Mar 2007)
Hourston, Shelley. "The Resilient Librarian." (Sept 2005)
Jones, Wayne. "Getting Published." (Dec 2001)
Muturi, Elisheba. "Networking Through Information Interviews : What Works." (Mar 2004)

France

Delumeau, Andrea. "Keeping Up with RSS." (Oct 2004)
Delumeau, Andrea. "Telecommuting for Librarians." (LIScareer, Nov 2006)
Delumeau, Andrea. "Time Management for Library Professionals." (Sept 2005)

Hungary

Long, Dallas. "See the World - Be a Librarian!" (Jan 2005)

Qatar

Fawley, Nancy. "Taking Your MLIS Overseas." (Oct 2005)

United Kingdom

Bradley, Phil. "A Librarian's Career as an Internet Consultant, or How a Library Degree can Get You
around the World." (Feb 2005)
Crowhurst, Jonathan. “Becoming a Library Studies Student in the UK.” (Feb 2004)
Owen, Tim Buckley. "Leaving Information Management to the Professionals: Why You Can’t Start Too
Early." (Apr 2005)

United States

Aho, Melissa. "Career College Libraries: The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly." (LIScareer, Nov 2006)

Allen, Tiffany Eatman. "Crafting a Winning Resume." (Jan 2005)

Allen, Tiffany Eatman. "It’s Your Call: Telephone Interview Strategies." (LIScareer, Jan 2007)

Allen, Tiffany Eatman and Richard A. Murray. "Making Your Cover Letter Work for You." (Mar 2002)

Allen, Tiffany Eatman. "To Whom It May Concern: A Guide for Giving Employment References."
(LIScareer, Nov 2007)

Antracoli, Alexis A. "On the Other Side of the Reading Room: Finding a Home in Archives and Special
Collections ." (Apr 2010)

Anderson, Chrissie. "Earning Your MLS Online." (Dec 2001)

Anderson, Elsa. "Teach Yourself To Be Tech Savvy." (Apr 2007)

Andrews, Sarah. "Learning to Teach: Providing Library Instruction." (LIScareer, Apr 2006)

Arnold, Jennifer. "The Other Academic Library: Librarianship at the Community College." (May 2005)

Baggett, Kevin. "The Accidental Academic Health Sciences Librarian." (LIScareer, Feb 2008)

Baird, Tim and Zahra M. Baird. "How to Enjoy Being an MLS: a Master of Library Stress." (Dec 2004)

Baird, Tim and Zahra M. "Running on Empty: Dealing with Burnout in the Library Setting." (Apr 2005)

Barta, Erin. "See What You’re Hearing: Explicit vs. Implicit Interview Responses." (Apr 2007)

Barta, Erin. "Why I Won’t Work for You." (Dec 2004)

Barton, Emily. "What Library School Didn’t Teach You: An Overview from Six First-Year Professionals."
(LIScareer, Nov 2006)

Beyer, Hope Elizabeth. "Finding Leadership & Mentoring Opportunities." (Mar 2004)

Bliss, Laurel. “Interviewing at Academic Libraries.” (Feb 2004)

Block, Karla J. “From the Editor’s Desk.” (Feb 2004)

Block, Karla J. "Surviving (and Even Impressing!) the Search Committee." (Nov 2003)

Bowman, Vibiana. “The Battle of Getting an Article Published … Notes from the Front.” (Jan 2004)

Brannon, Sian. "How Working in Retail Made Me a Better Librarian." (LIScareer, Feb 2006)

Bridgewater, Rachel. "From Temporary to Permanent – Making the Best of Your Time as a Temp."
(LIScareer, Nov 2005)

Brookover, Sophie R. "Finding Your Niche as a Youth Services Librarian." (Sept 2004)

Brookover, Sophie R. “Mentors: What Are They Good For?” (Dec 2003)

Brown, Christopher A. "Functional and Stylistic Needs of Every Online Portfolio." (LIScareer, Jan 2007)

Burchfield, Amy. "Experience the World as an FCIL Librarian." (LIScareer, June 2006)

Burchfield, Amy. "Benefiting From Your Academic Library Job." (LIScareer, Mar 2008)

Burns, Elizabeth. "Experience Needed: Using Non-Librarian Skill Sets in a Library Environment." (Apr
2005)

Carter, Genny. "Overcoming the 'Lack of Experience' Factor." (LIScareer, June 2008)

Casburn, Steve. "Prove Yourself: What Public and Academic Librarians Can Learn from Special
Librarians." (Jan 2005)

Chamberlain, Clint. "Librarians on Center Stage: Being a Teaching Librarian." (Mar 2002)

Chamberlain, Clint, and Jill Emery. "Mind Your Manners: Don't Be That Librarian or Vendor
Representative." (May 2010)

Cohen, Steven M. "Grow the Profession: Marketing the Librarian." (Sept 2004)

Coffin, Amy. “Why Procrastinate That MLS Degree? Excuses Are No Excuse!” (Jan 2004)

Cole, Jacob. "Becoming a Supervisor: Managing Student Workers." (Feb 2005)

Collins, Catherine. "Earning an MLS at 40 & Beyond: A Snapshot of the Older Student." (June 2005)

Craig, Bryan. "My Job as Research Librarian at Monticello." (Nov 2003)

Craig, Bryan. "Wanted: Chief Knowledge Officers." (Nov 2003)

Culkin, David T. "From the Motor Pool to the Data Pool: How Military Service Can Translate into Skills for
Information Professionals." (June 2010)

Cunningham, Nancy. "In Search of an Emotionally Healthy Library." (Dec 2001)

David, Matthew. "Self-LT&D: Positioning Yourself for Advancement." (Jan 2004)

DeZelar-Tiedman, Christine. "A Very Special Specialty: Cataloging for Special Collections and Archives."
(Mar 2002)

Dickinson, Thad. “Relocating: the Beginning of a Great Adventure.” (Feb 2004)

Donnelly, Rebecca. "Something Different Every Day: Applying Outside Experience to Youth Services."
(LIScareer, June 2008)

Dority, G. Kim. "Ask Not What Your Network Can Do For You…" (LIScareer, Mar 2008)

Dority, G. Kim. "LinkedIn: Everything I Ever Wanted to Tell You, But Was Too Shy/Modest/Embarrassed to
Say…" (LIScareer, June 2007)

Doshi, Ameet. "Reducing Library-related Stress Holistically." (Apr 2007)

Doyle, Beth. "Careers in Preservation Librarianship." (Feb 2005)

Dunne, Loretta. "Going Online for Your Degree." (Aug 2004)

Dunneback, Katie. "Punch Up Your Portfolio." (July 2004)

Eddington, Sam. "Out in the Country: Making Rural Librarianship Your First Career Step." (LIScareer, Apr
2008)

Emery, Jill. "So You Want a Career in LIS?" (Nov 2001)

Emery, Jill. “The Style Council.” (Sept 2003)

Emery, Jill. "There Are No Facts, Only Interpretations." (Mar 2002)

Ennis, Lisa. "Going Over the Wall! Escaping a Toxicity." (LIScareer, Nov 2005)

Ennis, Lisa. "The Pope, Leadership, and Me." (May 2005)

Ennis, Lisa. "Oh, the Things I’ve Learned! Navigating the Labyrinth of Library Personalities." (Dec 2004)

Ewing, Robin. "Presenting with Confidence: 10 Tips for Librarians." (Nov 2004)

Ewing, Robin. "Surviving the Campus Interview Presentation." (July 2005)

Ferguson, Jen. "Tips from the Trenches: How to Survive (and Even Enjoy) Distance Learning." (Mar
2007)

Ferrer-Vinent, Ignacio J. "How I Got My Dream Library Job." (LIScareer, Apr 2006)

Ferris, Anna M. "Tales from the Tenure Track: a Cataloger's Ultimate Experience." (Apr 2002)

Flanagan, Kate. "Library Residency: A Stepping Stone." (Oct 2004)

Flores, Nadine M. "The Agony and the Ecstasy: The Misunderstandings of Commitment and
Expectations of Committee Leadership." (Dec 2003)

Forest, Jon. "Moving from Public Services to Systems: Interview Strategies." (LIScareer, Oct 2007)

Ganster, Ligaya. "Making a Visual Impact: A Former Graphic Designer's Guide to Creating Library
Publications." (LIScareer, Dec 2006)

Garber, Gina. "Making the Leap from Paraprofessional to Professional in an Academic Library."
(LIScareer, May 2006)

Gaspari, Maureen. "To Cohort or Not to Cohort: An Essential Question to Ask When Considering an
Online MLS Program." (LIScareer, Feb 2007)

Gibson, Sally. “Your Visual Presentation: Dressing for an Interview.” (Sept 2003)

Glover, John. "Telling Stories to Get the Job." (LIScareer, June 2007)

Gordon, Larissa. "Your Last Impression: Saying Thank You after Your Interview." (Aug 2005)

Gore, Sally. "Designated for Assignment." (LIScareer, Feb 2006)

Gray, Brian. "Self-Awareness: the Key to Leading Others." (Oct 2004)

Groves, Deana. "Office Politics: Advancing from Staff to Faculty within the Same Library." (Mar 2005)

Guthrie, Ana. "Shifting: Ways to Cope When You’re the Only Minority in Your Department." (LIScareer,
Sept 2007)

Hall, Leigh. "Managing at Home: the Librarian as Working Parent." (Jul 2003)

Harrington, Heather. "From Library School to Museum Library: Cataloging as an Unlikely Career." (Nov
2004)

Harrington, Heather. "Quiet in the Library: Working in a Work Zone." (LIScareer, July 2007)

Harris, Amy. "Staying on Track: Balancing the Tenure Track and Family Life." (Sept 2010)

Harvie, David I. "Libraries: Our Last Best Hope: Towards a Personal Philosophy of Librarianship." (July
2005)

Helmstutler, Brenna K. "Becoming a Subject-Specialist Librarian." (July 2004)

Herrick, Fritz. "Working Overseas: Opportunities and Challenges." (LIScareer, Sept 2007)

Highlender, Stacy. "Using Sales Skills in Library Work." (Sept 2010)

Ho, Dora. "An Advocate for Teens: the Young Adult Librarian." (Mar 2002)

Holt, Karen. "Metadata and Beyond : The Life of a Corporate Digital Archivist." (Mar 2010)

Jackson, Cassandra L. "Embracing Librarianship: A New Librarian Reflects on Organizational
Characteristics that Motivate the Transition from Library Associate to Professional Librarian." (Oct 2004)

Johns-Masten, Kathryn. "Deconstructing the Interview Process at a Small Academic Library." (LIScareer,
Nov 2005)

Johnson, Melissa M. "Multitasking to Within an Inch of Your Life: Working in a Small Library." (LIScareer,
Apr 2006)

Johnston, Jennifer. "A Permanent Alternative: Temporary, Part-Time Library Work." (Aug 2004)

Johnston, Jennifer. "Not Just for Kids: Cultivating Adult Programs." (LIScareer, Nov 2006)

Kane, Laura Townsend. "Medical Librarianship: A Niche for Every Interest." (Mar 2004)

Katopol, Patricia. "Slow Down: Making the Most of Library School." (May 2010)

Kear, Robin. “International Librarianship: Getting There from Here.” (June 2004)

Kelley, Jennifer. "A New Librarian’s First Conference: Or, What I Learned on Navy Pier." (LIScareer, Jan
2007)

Keogh, Kristina. "Solo Librarianship: Unique Challenges and Opportunities for New Librarians."
(LIScareer, May 2006)

Kerrigan, Susanne. “NEXGENLIB-L: Networking with the Next Generation of Librarians.” (Aug 2003)

King, Douglas. "The Hows and Whys of Book Reviewing." (Apr 2007)

King, Douglas. “The Renaissance Librarian: Catalogers Working in Public Services.” (Dec 2003)

King, Sarah C. "Being a New Librarian in a New Library: What to Expect When You Take the Plunge."
(Oct 2004)

King, Douglas. "What’s So Special About Cataloging Special Materials?" (Oct 2005)

Kroski, Ellyssa. "Leading as a Follower." (Aug 2004)

Krygier, Sarah. "Experience to Get Experience." (LIScareer, Mar 2006)

Krygier, Sarah. "Top Ten Ways to Burn Your Bridges in Library Land." (LIScareer, May 2006)

Kugel, Karin. "Working for a Vendor: a Lesser-Known Way to Enter the Business." (LIScareer, Nov 2005)

Larrabee, Nancy. "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to My Interview; or, What Not to Do." (LIScareer,
Apr 2006)

Larrabee, Nancy. "Creating Connections in Your Community: Starting and Leading a Book Discussion
Group." (LIScareer, Jan 2006)

Larrabee, Nancy. "Readers’ Advisory: You Can Do It!" (Aug 2005)

Larrabee, Nancy. "What I Wish I Had Learned in Library School: A Public Librarian’s Perspective."
(LIScareer, Nov 2007)

Lee, Suzan. "Internships or Practicums -- Does It Matter?" (May 2003)

Lee, Suzan. "The Interviewing Process Broken Down." (Apr 2002)

Lehner, John. "Gaps in Your Resume: Addressing an Interruption in Your Career Path." (Sept 2004)

Li, Judy. "Swinging between Academic and Public Librarianship." (LIScareer, Mar 2006)

Markgren, Susanne. "Librarianship and Parenthood: Confessions of a New Mother." (Nov 2003)

Martinez, Michelle. "The Collection Isn’t Yours: Balancing Personal Agendas with Library Agendas ."
(June 2010)

Massengale, Lisa. "Working in a Joint-Use Facility." (Mar 2005)

Matthews, Michael. "Your First Year on the Tenure Track: Temperamental Advice for Junior Faculty in
Toxic Work Environments." (Oct 2005)

Matz, Chris. "Getting to No Yourself." (Sept 2004)

McGuire, Darwin. “Librarians in the Information Age: Alternative Uses of MLS Degrees.” (Dec 2003)

McNew, Christina Bennett. "Work Outside the Box." (Jan 2005)

Merritt, Tanzi. "Tips and Tricks for Conference Attendance." (Mar 2004)

Merritt, Tanzi. "Being a Reference Librarian in a Virtual Library." (Apr 2002)

Millet, Michelle S. “Libraries Have Cliques Too! Understanding Interpersonal Relationships in
Libraries.” (Feb 2004)

Millet, Michelle. "The Small World of Librarianship: Be Wary of Taking Test-Drives." (July 2005)

Moll, Joy Weese. "Meet Me at the Placement Center." (Sept 2005)

Moran, Jessica. "On Being an Experienced, Flexible Specialist: Finding Your First Professional Librarian
Position." (May 2005)

Morris, Sarah E. & Patrice Johnson. "Getting Your LIS Degree without Breaking the Bank." (LIScareer,
Feb 2007)

Morrissey, Beth. "'But You Don’t Look Like A Librarian': Bringing Back Marian the Librarian." (LIScareer,
Apr 2008)

Murray, Richard A. "Geography 101: See the World, Get a Job." (Mar 2003)

Murray, Richard A. "The Whimsy of Cataloging." (Feb 2002)

Nelson, Elizabeth. "Collecting Experiences for Your Future Career." (Feb 2010)

Newlen, Robert R. and Teri Switzer. "Taking a Paraprofessional Position with an MLS: Savvy Career
Move or Career Kiss of Death?" (Nov 2004)

Nye, Valerie. “Lead the Way: Practical Leadership Skills for Librarians.” (Jan 2004)

Nye, Valerie. “Perfect on Paper: Putting Your Experience To Work.” (June 2004)

Oberg, Steve. "Lessons in Leadership: Practical Tips for Growing Your Library Career." (Apr 2002)

O'Connor, Matthew. "Task-Specific Internships: Focused Experiences, Expansive Benefits." (July 2004)

Ojumu, Ayodele. "Work in a Tenure Track Position and New Motherhood: Important Factors to
Consider.” (Aug 2003)

Olmstadt, Will. "What to Ask Your Interviewer." (June 2005)

Osterloh, Cassandra E. "Your First Year on the Job: Five Tips for New Librarians." (Jul 2003)

Paul, Sara R. "Find a Job in 10 Minutes a Day: Persistent Job Search Via an Aggregator." (LIScareer,
Dec 2006)

Perret, Robert. "So You Want to Prepare a Research Survey?" (Feb 2010)

Peters, Chrissie Anderson. "Panel Interviews: Everything's Gonna Be All Right." (Apr 2003)

Peters, Chrissie Anderson. "Paying for Graduate School." (LIScareer, Feb 2007)

Peters, Chrissie Anderson. “Reluctant Leaders: Helping Others Have Confidence in Their Own
Leadership Abilities.” (Dec 2003)

Peters, Chrissie Anderson. "Supervising Students: Sore Spots, Strategies, and Success." (Feb 2005)

Peters, Chrissie Anderson. "What Leadership Is NOT." (Mar 2004)

Persing, Bob. "Getting Technical." (Apr 2002)

Petit, Joan. "Working Overseas in a School or University Library." (Apr 2010)

Petit, Joan. "Working Overseas as a Librarian for the United States or Non-Government Organizations."
(Aug 2010)

Potter, Charlie, and Shelly Franklin. "Getting Started: Employment Opportunities for Graduate Students
in Library and Information Programs." (LIScareer, May 2007)

Powell, Jessie Bishop. "Contract Cataloging in the 21st Century." (LIScareer, Aug 2007)

Pressley, Lauren. "Electronic Communication in the Workplace." (LIScareer, June 2006)

Pressley, Lauren. "Supervising Younger Workers." (Aug 2005)

Pressley, Lauren. "Workplace Communication." (LIScareer, Mar 2006)

Riehle, Catherine Fraser. "Teaching Tips from the Instruction Front: Insights of a New Librarian."
(LIScareer, May 2007)

Schimming, Laura. "And Now for Something Completely Different: Moving From One Library to A Very
Different One." (July 2004)

Shontz, Priscilla. "Be a Proactive Protege'." (Mar 2002)

Shontz, Priscilla. "Dealing with Difficult Supervisors." (Mar 2002)

Shontz, Priscilla. "Diversifying Your Experience." (Dec 2001)

Shontz, Priscilla. "Involvement in Professional or Community Associations." (Mar 2002)

Shontz, Priscilla. "Leading from Non-Supervisory Positions." (Mar 2002)

Shontz, Priscilla. "A Librarian without a Library: Staying Professionally Active While Unemployed." (Jun
2003)

Shontz, Priscilla. "What Classes Should I Take?" (Dec 2001)

Shontz, Priscilla. "What's the Job Market Like for a Brand-New Librarian?" (Dec 2001)

Shontz, Priscilla. "Why Network?" (Mar 2002)

Shotsberger, Stacy. "The Internship Bridge." (Apr 2005)

Sill, Laura A. "Preparing to Chair a Committee Meeting." (Dec 2001)

Sill, Laura A. "To: The Chair. Re: Committee Meeting Mechanics." (Nov 2004)

Silver, Samantha. "Can’t We All Just Get Along?: Bridging Generation Gaps in Libraries." (Mar 2005)

Sloan, Susan. "Leadership for New Librarians." (Aug 2005)

Smith, Felicia A. "Pursuit of Employment in the New Millennium." (LIScareer, July 2007)

Smith, Felicia A. "Weary Helper: From Private Investigator to Librarian." (LIScareer, Feb 2006)

Snoeyenbos, Ann. "Failure is Bad, Right?" (Apr 2002)

Snoeyenbos, Ann. "From Baby Librarian to Tenured Faculty: Strategizing for Success" (Mar 2003)

Snoeyenbos, Ann. "How Library Association Committee Work Has Made Me a Better Librarian." (Apr
2002)

Starkey, Jennifer. "Everything You Always Wanted To Know About Getting a Second Master’s Degree But
Were Afraid To Ask." (LIScareer, Dec 2006)

Stevens, Jennifer S. “Making Non-Library Experience Work for You.” (Aug 2003)

Stevenson-Moudamane, Veronica L. C. "Growing Your Talent Tree: Practical Tips for New
Professionals." (Sept 2005)

Stevenson-Moudamane, Veronica L. C. "Supervisor Boot Camp: Survival Skills Guaranteed to Get New
Managers Through Basic Training." (Aug 2010)

Strong, Marcy. "New Librarians as Project Managers: A Project Cataloger Tells All." (Oct 2005)

Swartz, Jonathan. "School Library Media Specialist Programs." (LIScareer, Feb 2006)

Switzer, Teri R. "Learning to Lead: the Power of Followership." (Apr 2002)

Switzer, Teri R. "Mentoring: A First Step on the Road to Success." (LIScareer, Aug 2007)

Taylor, Deborah. "Making the Shift: Using Transferable Skills to Change Career Paths." (Mar 2010)

Taylor, Tomaro I. "Why a Residency or Fellowship Might be Right for You." (LIScareer, Dec 2006)

tenBroek, Barbara. "Is There a Library Job in Your Future?" (LIScareer, Jan 2006)

Van Sant, Susanna. "Gaining Library Experience While You're a Student." (Dec 2001)

Vertone, Regina. "Which Side of the Pond Are You On? Focus and Variety in Librarianship." (LIScareer,
June 2006)

Vetruba, Brian. "Librarians and Languages." (May 2005)

Walker, Shaundra. "Making a Lateral Move." (LIScareer, Jan 2006)

Wells, Muriel K. "The Internship Voyage: Shipwreck or Smooth Sailing?" (LIScareer, Oct 2007)

Wilcox, Matt. "Why I Won’t Hire You." (Dec 2004)

Williams, Christina. “Interpersonal Skills in the Virtual Reference Service Environment.” (June 2004)

Woodruff, Laura. "Becoming a People Person: Social Growing Pains of a Visiting Assistant University
Librarian." (LIScareer, Jan 2007)

York, Amy. "Should You Take a Temp Job?" (LIScareer, Mar 2006)

Zafran, Enid L. "'Do You Actually Read the Entire Book?': The Life of an Indexer." (LIScareer, Jan 2006)

Zimmerman, Devin. "Mindfulness for Librarians." (Mar 2005)

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