Recently, I left my library for the last time as the Head of Access Services. It was not a voluntary action. I was reassigned to “Special Projects”…… Read more “To Be Continued…”
Category: Job Searching
Here Come the Big Boss?
This is a thought that I’ve been having, lately. “I want to be Dean someday.” The thrust of my career appears to be on a management track.…… Read more “Here Come the Big Boss?”
Navigating the Horrible Valley of Librarian Job Searches
Last year, I was approached by someone who wanted me to contribute to their new librarian website. Flattered, I jumped at the chance. I began trading emails…… Read more “Navigating the Horrible Valley of Librarian Job Searches”
My Worst Job Interview Experience, Part 1
Do not apply for a job at the University of Cincinnati. It took me two-and-a-half years to get a job after I started looking for professional positions.…… Read more “My Worst Job Interview Experience, Part 1”
I’m Fully Staffed Again!, or, I Needed a Drink
Recently, a candidate accepted a job offer to work for me. This means that for the first time since the end of June I’m fully staffed in…… Read more “I’m Fully Staffed Again!, or, I Needed a Drink”
Obligatory Weekly Update
Not much has been going on. The second week of the semester is over and I feel like we’ve settled in. DeLyle was here for about twenty-four…… Read more “Obligatory Weekly Update”
Surviving a Toxic Work Place
Hopefully, this will never happen to you. Hopefully, you will spend your career working in supportive environments filled with respect and opportunity. Hopefully, your co-workers will grow…… Read more “Surviving a Toxic Work Place”
Announcing, Live, and In Person…
ME! Today, I confirmed that I will, indeed, be appearing at this year’s Missouri Library Association Conference moderating the JOB SEEKERS’ SUPPORT GROUP. The description I submitted…… Read more “Announcing, Live, and In Person…”
Life Is Funny, Sometimes
Last year, while attending the Missouri Library Association’s (MLA) annual conference in Springfield, MO, on the last day I had an idea. There should be a session…… Read more “Life Is Funny, Sometimes”
Big Changes: Or, Why I’ve not Been Posting or at ALA.
Well, it finally happened! After 2.5 years of laborious and demoralizing job hunting I’ve finally been graced with a NEW JOB! About two months ago UNLV offered…… Read more “Big Changes: Or, Why I’ve not Been Posting or at ALA.”
Tales of a Librarian 