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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)
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)
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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