Library GrrrlsLibrary Grrrls - LiveJournal.cominterview- June 23, 2008 Is it really true that librarians talk to each other so since i've been interviewing for awhile they can say "dont hire her, bc she isnt a good candidate" and even though I can people put in a good word for me.....So basically if I dont interview I am kind of screwed. its what Im thinking. I've gotten through to interviewing at least 20 different places all with the same result. NOTHING. its making me worried how I am going to do in school.http://community.livejournal.com/library_grrls/669352.html New member of the community- June 23, 2008 Hiya all,I've just joined and I thought I'd introduce myself. My name's Josie, and I've been working as a children's librarian in England, after qualifying at UCL. BUT (big but!), I'm about to start a year of volunteering in Mexico. I'm going to be the Librarian for a Children's Home there. I'm writing a blog about my experiences - which you can probably find under angellibrarian - please visit me. It would be great to have some comments.http://community.livejournal.com/library_grrls/668941.html ala conference- June 21, 2008 should I be bringing any sort of nice clothes should I run into interviers and there is one full day of career orientated stuff(I think its on Friday)thanks! So far Im get alot of applicfations out there but I am also getting interviews but nothing ever comes of it. i think i am doing something wrong in my interviewing. so hopefully there will be help in that. :)http://community.livejournal.com/library_grrls/668771.html Concerning Salaries...- June 21, 2008 Hello grrrls :)I have an MLS and I've been working in a public library setting for seven years, but I am about to apply for the "collection development" position at a small, private, university library. They ask for a cover letter, resume and "salary requirements." I don't want to overshoot what they might be willing to pay, but I also don't want to shoot myself in the foot by asking for less than I - and the job - is worth. So my questions are...1)Is there any way of..http://community.livejournal.com/library_grrls/668599.html Benchmarking at work- June 20, 2008 I'm wondering how you all keep track of your performance at work. I work in a Records Management setting, and we are having trouble coming up with useful ways to track what we do during our day. Are there specific forms that you use to track your performance, and would any of you mind sharing these forms In a more general sense, what are the most important elements of your roles, and how do you convey these elements to senior managementAny insight you may have will be useful--we've got nothing..http://community.livejournal.com/library_grrls/668369.html Job Search Help- June 19, 2008 I'm having problems with my job search. I have a BA from a top 25 US University and am interested in going back from MS in Library Science. I've had two phone interviews for paraprofessional positions in academic libraries in the past two months and haven't gotten the in person interview for either one. I worked at two branches of my university library during college, eventually working my way up to a quasi-supervisor status for the weekend shifts. I moved home after...http://community.livejournal.com/library_grrls/667850.html newbie- June 19, 2008 Hi everyone,This is my introductory post. I just started working at a university library in February, and am also working towards a communications degree from the same school (I plan on graduating next May). I started out at the circulation desk, than a month later I was promoted to the serials department to replace the ougoing student assistant there. I want to work as a journalist someday, so I like dealing with all the cool magazines, newspapers and journals we get in. I still get pretty.http://community.livejournal.com/library_grrls/667501.html librarians in SF Bay area- June 18, 2008 Hello All, I just returned from SLA and after attending a session on new info professionals and meeting some amazing librarians at the beginnings of their career, I thought it would be great to be able to meet up with youngnew librarians in the bay area (whether they be in special, public, or academic libraries). Does anyone know of a group like this out there already...or would anyone be interestedhttp://community.livejournal.com/library_grrls/667237.html Interview Attire- June 18, 2008 Hello all, Tomorrow I've got my first interview for a post-college library job It's for a position working in the ILL unit of a law library at a university. My only problem is I have no idea what to wear! Originally I was going to go with a lightweight knee-length black skirt and a button-up collared shirt but now I'm thinking that's too casual. I've also got a below-the-knee black wool skirt but I'm worried about the wool factor since it's summer. So, dear library girls, what would you...http://community.livejournal.com/library_grrls/667029.html waves I'm new. Hi y'all.- June 18, 2008 Bit of a long-shot here, but you never know. I'm just finishing up an MA in Library and Information Studies at UCL in London. I'm American, from Seattle, and will be headed back there at the end of the year. However, some time next year I'm very seriously considering the 12-month working holiday visa that Australia offers, and have been wondering how overseas credentials are really viewed in both locales. Here in the UK, it seems a degree from UCL will get you in virtually any door - my fellow..http://community.livejournal.com/library_grrls/666628.html |