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The Job Hunter
Not sure where to start looking for that dream job? Why not try out some of these …
Recruitment agencies in Adelaide
While there are many different job agencies in Adelaide, these have regularly advertised library and information related positions in the past
Job websites
E-lists
Make sure you join various e-lists as many prospective employers often advertise jobs in this way - casual, contract and permanent.
And there are many helpful people who regularly post jobs they have seen advertised elsewhere.
SALIN
SALIN is just one of these e-lists. If you haven't subscribed yet
join here
ALIA New Grads
ALIA New Grads has jobs listed nearly daily from all over Australia - and you don't need to be an ALIA member to join. Simply head to
http://www.alia.org.au/groups/newgrad/ and follow the links to join
Other ALIA e-lists
ALIA has numerous other e-lists, some of which advertise jobs specific to their focus, including special libraries and library technicians:
http://www.alia.org.au/alianet/e-lists
Websites of library and information organisations
Some larger organizations, councils and universities list vacant positions on their websites. Check out the websites of places you would like to work and visit their job vacancy sites regularly for openings.
Cold-calling
Don't be afraid to call up places you would like to work to ask…
- if they are currently looking for someone to fill a position,
- who you may send your resume to, to be considered for future openings,
- how they usually advertise positions, or
- which recruitment agency they work through
Want to work overseas?
United Kingdom
- CILIP (Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals) has is a great resource for Aussies looking for library work over in the UK,
including information about recognition of qualifications
www.cilip.org.uk/qualificationschartership/Qualificationsfromoverseas
TFPL is the UK's leading recruitment agency specializing in the library and information management sector
www.tfpl.com
Sue Hill Recruitment advertises a range of positions in different sectors, including government, medical, academic,
and charities www.suehill.com
Instant Library Recruitment lists a range of permanent and temporary jobs across the UK and ahs information about
obtaining permission to work in the UK www.instantlibraryrecruitment.co.uk/
United States
Canada
Not sure what skills employers really want?
Check out these sites for ideas of what skills to emphasise in an application
Want more information about applying for jobs?
These websites have a wealth of tips and advice for library job hunters
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