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"Recruitment experiences of #neurodivergent #library and information staff" Our next event is is online on 26/3/25 9:30-3pm. It's a mix of talks and presentations with Q&A time. This is a free event, book via Eventbrite⬇️ www.eventbrite.com/e/recruitmen... #Employment #HiddenDisability

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"why are you the best fit-- i don't know who else is applying!! i am also providing a big application and interviewing multiple times to answer that already" #LIS #GLAM #Libraries #LibraryJobs

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"If you are one of the many targets of the current administration, there are a lot of us who care about you and your rights." #Libraries # LIS #GLAM

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Outlook on Federal Funding Threats to Libraries | American Libraries Magazine https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/blogs/the-scoop/outlook-on-threats-to-libraries/ #libraries #funding

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Today at 12pmET! Free Zoom workshop, highly recommended for academic jobseekers, current/prospective grad students, & other folks looking to know (+support others knowing) the hidden steps for navigating academic programs+job market. By the brilliant @wepm.bsky.social & @ach.bsky.social:

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"In academic libraries there has been a shift from subject specialization to function specialization but not a decline in librarian positions." #LIS #GLAM #Libraries #LibraryJobs

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@nlisn.bsky.social We have a vacancy on our NLISN committee for someone to manage our Social Media and Forum. We currently use BlueSky and LinkedIn regularly, and have a forum on the platform Flarum which would benefit from some development.

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"Recently had an interview where none of the people interviewing introduced themselves, so that was my first "question" when they finished their questions." #LIS #GLAM #Libraries #LibraryJobs

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For this second episode of Season 2, my guest is Maria McCauley, one of the 2026-27 ALA Presidential Candidates.

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NNELS is hiring! The National Network for Equitable Library Service has several exciting employment opportunities. All positions are open until filled and have an anticipated start date of March/April 2025. For more information, visit the NNELS job posting page:

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"1st round is virtual, 2nd round is often virtual if at least one of the candidates is long distance. So then we do all candidates virtually. We do this to ensure equity for all candidates." #LIS #GLAM #Libraries #LibraryJobs

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"Also if they are willing to share their disabilities understand what that disability is and how you can help. Train people better on disability and how to be an ally. Don't only talk about DEI, actually show it in your hiring practices and team" #LIS

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"Library workers have two jobs” in today’s America, Helmick said: serving their communities and, uncompensated, monitoring legislation around the clock. “We’re watching to see when [a bill] will be posted, so we can alert our library committees who have been profoundly worried.” Helmick urged […]

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Today's ask: Gathering resources for LIS job seekers around negotiations and salary in the job search process - would love to hear any of your suggestions. (Can you tell I'm reworking the site?) 📚 #libraries #librarians #LIS

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"Technology skill and ability to demonstrate emotional intelligence. We work with a lot of people that may not be like us. You have to be comfortable with that and working in a team environment. Every position deals with technology..." #LIS #GLAM

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Gathering a few resources for LIS job seekers around disability and accommodations in the job search process - would love to hear any of your suggestions (looking for resources specifically aimed at job seekers, rather than employers). 📚 #libraries #librarians #LIS

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📣Our next event is now open for booking: 'Recruitment Experiences of Neurodivergent Library and Information Staff' www.eventbrite.com/e/recruitmen... #Library #Neurodiverse #Employment #LIS #job

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For library workers in higher ed who want to be more involved with labor organizing

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🚀 Thinking about a career in art librarianship? Join us for Taking the Plunge on 3rd March 2025 (1:30 - 3:30 PM GMT, online & free!) 📚 Career insights 📑 Job application tips 📢 Social media tricks 🔗 Book now: buytickets.at/arlisukirela... #LibraryCareers @arlis-uk.bsky.social

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"What did you not like about your previous employer? It's self-sabotage to talk bad about previous employers." #LIS #GLAM #Libraries #LibraryJobs

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This week I'm asking ppl who hire LIS workers: How has your work been affected by the executive orders/chaos? Is your org contemplating any changes to hiring (or made any already)? Is there anything else you'd like to say about this situation, particularly as it relates to #LIS hiring? 📚 #libraries

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For this first episode of Season 2, my guest is Lorene Kennard, host of the podcast The Librarian Linkover. In this episode, we talk a lot about trying to find (and create respect for) library work outside of libraries, and about running a LIS-focused podcast. #Libraries #LibraryPodcast

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Important update! 📚 hiringlibrarians.com...

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"I was surprised at the caliber of the search pool. Many qualified candidates with six initial interviews and 3 finalists, all who would’ve done the job well." #LIS #GLAM #Libraries #LibraryJobs

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"I've had interview questions that are like quiz questions - "what does 'crossover' mean, and what are some crossover books?" I know the answer, but it doesn't get at my competence to do the job and makes me skeptical that..." #LIS #GLAM #Libraries

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"It seems old fashioned, but aside from meeting qualifications, having an application packet that is complete, uses correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation, and maybe has had a proof-reader, would pop someone up, qualifications being equal." #LIS #GLAM

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Hello friends! For an upcoming assignment, my students (briefly) interview a GLAM professional GLAMs or other info profession. One student is very interested in speaking with someone from children's services, particularly with a curiosity in digital libraries & youth services. Any suggestions? TY! 🙂

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'We Need to Talk About How We Treat Library Workers Who Are Neurodivergent' ➡️https://ala-apa.org/newsletter/2022/12/15/we-need-to-talk-about-how-we-treat-library-workers-who-are-neurodivergent-part-one/ ##Library📚 #Librarian #Neurodivergent🧠 #Neurodiversity #employment #Work #workplace

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Was LinkedIn EVER necessary for library job hunting? I don't think so, but if you do, for what levels and library types?

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"The interviewer mispronounced my name, as every one does, and I started laughing in her face. Oops." #LIS #GLAM #Libraries #LibraryJobs

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"If it is a longer interview, they have the option of having lunch with students on campus. (We're an academic institution) Otherwise not any more. It's not best practice for equity." #LIS #GLAM #Libraries #LibraryJobs

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Call for Participants: Library Job Satisfaction Study librarianship.ca/news/library... "We are looking for current library workers in Canada to participate in our study on a novel measure of job satisfaction. We aim to better understand how to improve workplaces for library staff in Canada."

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"The library science field is hostile to neurodivergent candidates. I wish I had never gone to library school because if I didn't, I wouldn't have student loans I can't pay and a librarian job I will never get." #LIS #GLAM #Libraries #LibraryJobs

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