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Apr 2008

• Eddington, Sam. "Out in the Country: Making Rural Librarianship Your First Career Step." (LIScareer, Apr 2008)
• Morrissey, Beth. "'But You Don’t Look Like A Librarian': Bringing Back Marian the Librarian." (LIScareer, Apr 2008)

Mar 2008

• Burchfield, Amy. "Benefiting From Your Academic Library Job." (LIScareer, Mar 2008)
• Dority, G. Kim. "Ask Not What Your Network Can Do For You…" (LIScareer, Mar 2008)

Feb 2008

• Baggett, Kevin. "The Accidental Academic Health Sciences Librarian." (LIScareer, Feb 2008)
• Martin, Nora. "The Challenges of a Newly Created Library Position." (LIScareer, Feb 2008)

Nov 2007

• Allen, Tiffany Eatman. "To Whom It May Concern: A Guide for Giving Employment References." (LIScareer, Nov 2007)
• Larrabee, Nancy. "What I Wish I Had Learned in Library School: A Public Librarian’s Perspective." (LIScareer, Nov 2007)

Oct 2007

• Forest, Jon. "Moving from Public Services to Systems: Interview Strategies." (LIScareer, Oct 2007)
• Wells, Muriel K. "The Internship Voyage: Shipwreck or Smooth Sailing?" (LIScareer, Oct 2007)

Sept 2007

• Guthrie, Ana. "Shifting: Ways to Cope When You’re the Only Minority in Your Department." (LIScareer, Sept 2007)
• Herrick, Fritz. "Working Overseas: Opportunities and Challenges." (LIScareer, Sept 2007)

Aug 2007

• Powell, Jessie Bishop. "Contract Cataloging in the 21st Century."  (LIScareer, Aug 2007)
• Switzer, Teri R. "Mentoring: A First Step on the Road to Success."  (LIScareer, Aug 2007)

July 2007

• Harrington, Heather. "Quiet in the Library: Working in a Work Zone." (LIScareer, July 2007)
• Smith, Felicia A. "Pursuit of Employment in the New Millennium." (LIScareer, July 2007)
   

June 2007

• Dority, G. Kim. "LinkedIn: Everything I Ever Wanted to Tell You, But Was Too Shy/Modest/Embarrassed to Say…" (LIScareer, June 2007)
• Glover, John. "Telling Stories to Get the Job." (LIScareer, June 2007)

May 2007

• Potter, Charlie, and Shelly Franklin. "Getting Started: Employment Opportunities for Graduate Students in Library and Information Programs." (LIScareer, May 2007)
• Riehle, Catherine Fraser. "Teaching Tips from the Instruction Front: Insights of a New Librarian." (LIScareer, May 2007)

Apr 2007

• Anderson, Elsa. "Teach Yourself To Be Tech Savvy." (LIScareer, Apr 2007)
• Barta, Erin. "See What You’re Hearing: Explicit vs. Implicit Interview Responses." (LIScareer, Apr 2007)
• Doshi, Ameet. "Reducing Library-related Stress Holistically." (LIScareer, Apr 2007)
• King, Douglas. "The Hows and Whys of Book Reviewing." (LIScareer, Apr 2007)

Mar 2007

• Ferguson, Jen. "Tips from the Trenches:  How to Survive (and Even Enjoy) Distance Learning." (LIScareer, Mar 2007)
• Gertz, Christine. "Move Along: Relocation for Librarians." (LIScareer, Mar 2007)
• Osborn, Jennifer. "Developing Teaching and Training Skills." (LIScareer, Mar 2007)
• Sullivan, Doreen. "Flying Off the Inside Track: Survival Strategies for the Internal Candidate." (LIScareer, Mar 2007)

Feb 2007

• Gaspari, Maureen. "To Cohort or Not to Cohort: An Essential Question to Ask When Considering an Online MLS Program." (LIScareer, Feb 2007)
• Glossop, Kelly. "Liaising Around: Essentials for a New Liaison Librarian." (LIScareer, Feb 2007)
• Morris, Sarah E. & Patrice Johnson. "Getting Your LIS Degree without Breaking the Bank." (LIScareer, Feb 2007)
• Peters, Chrissie Anderson. "Paying for Graduate School." (LIScareer, Feb 2007)

Jan 2007

• Allen, Tiffany Eatman. "It’s Your Call: Telephone Interview Strategies." (LIScareer, Jan 2007)
• Brown, Christopher A. "Functional and Stylistic Needs of Every Online Portfolio." (LIScareer, Jan 2007)
• Kelley, Jennifer. "A New Librarian’s First Conference: Or, What I Learned on Navy Pier." (LIScareer, Jan 2007)
• Woodruff, Laura. "Becoming a People Person: Social Growing Pains of a Visiting Assistant University Librarian." (LIScareer, Jan 2007)

Dec 2006

• Ganster, Ligaya. "Making a Visual Impact: A Former Graphic Designer's Guide to Creating Library Publications." (LIScareer, Dec 2006)
• Paul, Sara R. "Find a Job in 10 Minutes a Day: Persistent Job Search Via an Aggregator." (LIScareer, Dec 2006)
• Starkey, Jennifer. "Everything You Always Wanted To Know About Getting a Second Master’s Degree But Were Afraid To Ask." (LIScareer, Dec 2006)
• Taylor, Tomaro I. "Why a Residency or Fellowship Might be Right for You." (LIScareer, Dec 2006)

Nov 2006

• Aho, Melissa. "Career College Libraries: The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly." (LIScareer, Nov 2006)
• Barton, Emily. "What Library School Didn’t Teach You: An Overview from Six First-Year Professionals." (LIScareer, Nov 2006)
• Delumeau, Andrea. "Telecommuting for Librarians." (LIScareer, Nov 2006)

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

July-Oct 2006: no publication (due to book project)

June 2006

• Burchfield, Amy. "Experience the World as an FCIL Librarian." (LIScareer, June 2006)
• Pressley, Lauren. "Electronic Communication in the Workplace." (LIScareer, June 2006)
• Sullivan, Doreen. "The Librarian Has Not Yet Left the Building: Resignation After-Effects." (LIScareer, June 2006)
• Vertone, Regina. "Which Side of the Pond Are You On?  Focus and Variety in Librarianship." (LIScareer, June 2006)

May 2006

• Garber, Gina. "Making the Leap from Paraprofessional to Professional in an Academic Library." (LIScareer, May 2006)
• Keogh, Kristina. "Solo Librarianship: Unique Challenges and Opportunities for New Librarians." (LIScareer, May 2006)
• Krygier, Sarah. "Top Ten Ways to Burn Your Bridges in Library Land." (LIScareer, May 2006)
• Osborn, Jennifer. "Developing Workplace Coaching Skills." (LIScareer, May 2006)

April 2006

• Andrews, Sarah. "Learning to Teach: Providing Library Instruction." (LIScareer, Apr 2006)
• Ferrer-Vinent, Ignacio J. "How I Got My Dream Library Job." (LIScareer, Apr 2006)
• Johnson, Melissa M. "Multitasking to Within an Inch of Your Life: Working in a Small Library." (LIScareer, Apr 2006)
• Larrabee, Nancy. "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to My Interview; or, What Not to Do." (LIScareer, Apr 2006)

March 2006

• Krygier, Sarah. "Getting Experience to Get Experience." (LIScareer, Mar 2006)
• Li, Judy. "Swinging between Academic and Public Librarianship." (LIScareer, Mar 2006)
• Pressley, Lauren. "Workplace Communication." (LIScareer, Mar 2006)
• York, Amy. "Should You Take a Temp Job?" (LIScareer, Mar 2006)

February 2006

• Brannon, Sian. "How Working in Retail Made Me a Better Librarian." (LIScareer, Feb 2006)
• Gore, Sally. "Designated for Assignment." (LIScareer, Feb 2006)
• Smith, Felicia A. "Weary Helper: From Private Investigator to Librarian." (LIScareer, Feb 2006)
• Swartz, Jonathan. "School Library Media Specialist Programs." (LIScareer, Feb 2006)

January 2006

• Larrabee, Nancy. "Creating Connections in Your Community: Starting and Leading a Book Discussion Group." (LIScareer, Jan 2006)
• tenBroek, Barbara. "Is There a Library Job in Your Future?" (LIScareer, Jan 2006)
• Walker, Shaundra. "Making a Lateral Move." (LIScareer, Jan 2006)
• Zafran, Enid L. "'Do You Actually Read the Entire Book?': The Life of an Indexer." (LIScareer, Jan 2006)

November 2005

• Bridgewater, Rachel. "From Temporary to Permanent – Making the Best of Your Time as a Temp." (LIScareer, Nov 2005)
• Ennis, Lisa. "Going Over the Wall! Escaping a Toxicity." (LIScareer, Nov 2005)
• Johns-Masten, Kathryn. "Deconstructing the Interview Process at a Small Academic Library." (LIScareer, Nov 2005)
• Kugel, Karin. "Working for a Vendor: a Lesser-Known Way to Enter the Business." (LIScareer, Nov 2005)

October 2005

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

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

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

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

September 2005

• Delumeau, Andrea. "Time Management for Library Professionals." (Sept 2005)
• Hourston, Shelley. "The Resilient Librarian." (Sept 2005)
• Moll, Joy Weese. "Meet Me at the Placement Center." (Sept 2005)
• Stevenson-Moudamane, Veronica L. C. "Growing Your Talent Tree: Practical Tips for New Professionals." (Sept 2005)

August 2005

• Gordon, Larissa. "Your Last Impression: Saying Thank You after Your Interview." (Aug 2005)
• Larrabee, Nancy. "Readers’ Advisory: You Can Do It!" (Aug 2005)
• Pressley, Lauren. "Supervising Younger Workers." (Aug 2005)
• Sloan, Susan. "Leadership for New Librarians." (Aug 2005)

July 2005

• Dalby, Alyson. "Negotiating Salary Packages." (July 2005)
• Ewing, Robin. "Surviving the Campus Interview Presentation." (July 2005)
• Harvie, David I. "Libraries: Our Last Best Hope: Towards a Personal Philosophy of Librarianship." (July 2005)
• Millet, Michelle. "The Small World of Librarianship: Be Wary of Taking Test-Drives." (July 2005)

June 2005

• Collins, Catherine. "Earning an MLS at 40 & Beyond: A Snapshot of the Older Student." (June 2005)
• Joseph, Mylee. "Making a Case for Attending a Conference." (June 2005)
• Olmstadt, Will. "What to Ask Your Interviewer." (June 2005)

May 2005

• Arnold, Jennifer. "The Other Academic Library: Librarianship at the Community College." (May 2005)
• Ennis, Lisa. "The Pope, Leadership, and Me."  (May 2005)
• Moran, Jessica. "On Being an Experienced, Flexible Specialist: Finding Your First Professional Librarian Position."  (May 2005)
• Vetruba, Brian. "Librarians and Languages."  (May 2005)

April 2005

• Baird, Tim and Zahra M. "Running on Empty: Dealing with Burnout in the Library Setting." (Apr 2005)
• Burns, Elizabeth. "Experience Needed:  Using Non-Librarian Skill Sets in a Library Environment." (Apr 2005)
• Owen, Tim Buckley. "Leaving Information Management to the Professionals: Why You Can’t Start Too Early." (Apr 2005)
• Shotsberger, Stacy. "The Internship Bridge." (Apr 2005)

March 2005

• Groves, Deana. "Office Politics: Advancing from Staff to Faculty within the Same Library." (Mar 2005)
• Massengale, Lisa. "Working in a Joint-Use Facility." (Mar 2005)
• Silver, Samantha. "Can’t We All Just Get Along?: Bridging Generation Gaps in Libraries." (Mar 2005)
• Zimmerman, Devin. "Mindfulness for Librarians." (Mar 2005)

February 2005

• Bradley, Phil. "A Librarian's Career as an Internet Consultant, or How a Library Degree can Get You around the World." (Feb 2005)
• Cole, Jacob. "Becoming a Supervisor: Managing Student Workers." (Feb 2005)
• Doyle, Beth. "Careers in Preservation Librarianship." (Feb 2005)
• Peters, Chrissie Anderson. "Supervising Students: Sore Spots, Strategies, and Success." (Feb 2005)

January 2005

• Allen, Tiffany Eatman. "Crafting a Winning Resume." (Jan 2005)
• Casburn, Steve. "Prove Yourself: What Public and Academic Librarians Can Learn from Special Librarians." (Jan 2005)
• Long, Dallas. "See the World - Be a Librarian!" (Jan 2005)
• McNew, Christina Bennett. "Work Outside the Box." (Jan 2005)

December 2004

• Baird, Tim and Zahra M. Baird.  "How to Enjoy Being an MLS: a Master of Library Stress." (Dec 2004)
• Barta, Erin. "Why I Won’t Work for You." (Dec 2004)
• Ennis, Lisa A. "Oh, the Things I’ve Learned! Navigating the Labyrinth of Library Personalities." (Dec 2004)
• Wilcox, Matt. "Why I Won’t Hire You." (Dec 2004)

November 2004

• Ewing, Robin. "Presenting with Confidence: 10 Tips for Librarians." (Nov 2004)
• Harrington, Heather. "From Library School to Museum Library: Cataloging as an Unlikely Career." (Nov 2004)
• Newlen, Robert R. and Teri Switzer. "Taking a Paraprofessional Position with an MLS: Savvy Career Move or Career Kiss of Death?" (Nov 2004)
• Sill, Laura A. "To: The Chair. Re: Committee Meeting Mechanics." (Nov 2004)

October 2004

• Delumeau, Andrea. "Keeping Up with RSS." (Oct 2004)

• Flanagan, Kate. "Library Residency: A Stepping Stone." (Oct 2004)
• Gray, Brian. "Self-Awareness: the Key to Leading Others." (Oct 2004)
• Jackson, Cassandra L. "Embracing Librarianship: A New Librarian Reflects on Organizational Characteristics that Motivate the Transition from Library Associate to Professional Librarian." (Oct 2004)
• King, Sarah C. "Being a New Librarian in a New Library: What to Expect When You Take the Plunge." (Oct 2004)

September 2004

• Brookover, Sophie R. "Finding Your Niche as a Youth Services Librarian." (Sept 2004)
• Cohen, Steven M. "Grow the Profession: Marketing the Librarian." (Sept 2004)
• Lehner, John. "Gaps in Your Resume: Addressing an Interruption in Your Career Path." (Sept 2004)
• Matz, Chris. "Getting to No Yourself." (Sept 2004)
   

August 2004

• Dunne, Loretta. "Going Online for Your Degree." (Aug 2004)
• Johnston, Jennifer. "A Permanent Alternative: Temporary, Part-Time Library Work." (Aug 2004)
• Kroski, Ellyssa. "Leading as a Follower." (Aug 2004)
• Nikolova, Milena Ivanova. "Love It!  Developing Psychological Skills to Become a Better Librarian." (Aug 2004)
• Osborn, Jennifer. "The Librarian's Guide to Developing Presentation Skills." (Aug 2004)

July 2004

• Dunneback, Katie. "Punch Up Your Portfolio." (July 2004)
• Helmstutler, Brenna K. "Becoming a Subject-Specialist Librarian." (July 2004)
• O'Connor, Matthew. "Task-Specific Internships: Focused Experiences, Expansive Benefits." (July 2004)

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

June 2004

• Kear, Robin. “International Librarianship: Getting There from Here.” (June 2004)
• Kwaka, Helen. “Interviews: Asking the Right Questions.” (June 2004)
• Moody, Kim. “Online Portfolios, or ‘WOW! Look at Everything I’ve Done!’” (June 2004)
• Nye, Valerie. “Perfect on Paper: Putting Your Experience To Work.” (June 2004)
• Williams, Christina. “Interpersonal Skills in the Virtual Reference Service Environment.” (June 2004)  

Mar 2004

• Beyer, Hope Elizabeth. "Finding Leadership & Mentoring Opportunities." (Mar 2004)
• Etches-Johnson, Amanda. "Look Mom, I got my Name in Print! Lessons Learned by a Publishing Neophyte." (March 2004)
• Ferguson, Timothy. "Surviving Jobs You Loathe." (Mar 2004)
• Kane, Laura Townsend. "Medical Librarianship:  A Niche for Every Interest." (Mar 2004)
• Merritt, Tanzi. "Tips and Tricks for Conference Attendance." (Mar 2004)
• Muturi, Elisheba. "Networking Through Information Interviews : What Works."  (Mar 2004)

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

Feb 2004

• Bliss, Laurel. “Interviewing at Academic Libraries.” (Feb 2004)
• Block, Karla J. “From the Editor’s Desk.” (Feb 2004)
• Crowhurst, Jonathan. “Becoming a Library Studies Student in the UK.” (Feb 2004)
• Dickinson, Thad. “Relocating: the Beginning of a Great Adventure.” (Feb 2004)
• Millet, Michelle S. “Libraries Have Cliques Too! Understanding Interpersonal Relationships in Libraries.” (Feb 2004)

Jan 2004

• Bowman, Vibiana. “The Battle of Getting an Article Published … Notes from the Front.” (Jan 2004)
• David, Matthew. "Self-LT&D: Positioning Yourself for Advancement." (Jan 2004)
• Coffin, Amy. “Why Procrastinate That MLS Degree? Excuses Are No Excuse!” (Jan 2004)
• Nye, Valerie. “Lead the Way:  Practical Leadership Skills for Librarians.” (Jan 2004)

Dec 2003

• Brookover, Sophie R. “Mentors: What Are They Good For?” (Dec 2003)
• Flores, Nadine M. "The Agony and the Ecstasy: The Misunderstandings of Commitment and Expectations of Committee Leadership." (Dec 2003)
• King, Douglas. “The Renaissance Librarian: Catalogers Working in Public Services.” (Dec 2003)
• McGuire, Darwin. “Librarians in the Information Age: Alternative Uses of MLS Degrees.” (Dec 2003)
• Peters, Chrissie Anderson. “Reluctant Leaders: Helping Others Have Confidence in Their Own Leadership Abilities.” (Dec 2003)

Nov 2003

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

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

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

• Ellard, Robyn. "Finger on the Pulse: How to Develop Your Own Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Plan." (Nov 2003)
• Markgren, Susanne. "Librarianship and Parenthood: Confessions of a New Mother." (Nov 2003)

Sept 2003

• Dyer, Jonathon. “Seeing Ourselves as Others Do.” (Sept 2003)
• Emery, Jill. “The Style Council.” (Sept 2003)
• Gibson, Sally. “Your Visual Presentation: Dressing for an Interview.” (Sept 2003)
• Osborn, Jennifer. “Getting the Most Out of Mentoring.” (Sept 2003)

Aug 2003

• Kerrigan, Susanne. “NEXGENLIB-L: Networking with the Next Generation of Librarians.” (Aug 2003)
• Minkus, Kim. "Librarian or Fundraiser? How About Both!" (Aug 2003)
• Ojumu, Ayodele. "Work in a Tenure Track Position and New Motherhood: Important Factors to Consider.” (Aug 2003)
• Sinclair, Kate. "Building New Generation Networks in Australia: a Personal Experience.” (Aug 2003)
• Stevens, Jennifer S. “Making Non-Library Experience Work for You.” (Aug 2003)

Jul 2003

• Hall, Leigh. "Managing at Home: the Librarian as Working Parent." (Jul 2003)
• Osterloh, Cassandra E. "Your First Year on the Job: Five Tips for New Librarians." (Jul 2003)

Jun 2003

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

May 2003

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

Apr 2003

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

Mar 2003

• Murray, Richard A. "Geography 101: See the World, Get a Job." (Mar 2003)
• Snoeyenbos, Ann. "From Baby Librarian to Tenured Faculty: Strategizing for Success" (Mar 2003)

Apr 2002

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mar 2002

• Allen, Tiffany Eatman and Richard A. Murray. "Making Your Cover Letter Work for You." (Mar 2002)
• Chamberlain, Clint. "Librarians on Center Stage: Being a Teaching Librarian." (Mar 2002)
• DeZelar-Tiedman, Christine. "A Very Special Specialty: Cataloging for Special Collections and Archives." (Mar 2002)
• Emery, Jill. "There Are No Facts, Only Interpretations." (Mar 2002)
• Ho, Dora. "An Advocate for Teens: the Young Adult Librarian." (Mar 2002)

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

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

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

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

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

Feb 2002

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

Dec 2001

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

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

• Jones, Wayne. "Getting Published." (Dec 2001)

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

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

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

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

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

Nov 2001

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

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