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”
Tag: Interviews
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”
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…”
Moving Forward and Eating Elephants
On October 25th I have a Skype interview with UC Berkeley. Yay! But, that’s not what this post is really about. Everyone in my workplace knows that…… Read more “Moving Forward and Eating Elephants”
Yet, Another Interview
So, I’m a little early for my job interview. Okay, a lot early. When I parked the car I was 51 minutes (!) early. Now, I’m just…… Read more “Yet, Another Interview”
Generic Update
It’s been more than a week since I posted last. I’ve just not been in the head space for that. A few quick updates, though: On Thursday…… Read more “Generic Update”
What More Can I Do?
On Monday, August 8, I sat down for an in person job interview with St. Louis County Library for an Assistant Branch Manager position at their Daniel…… Read more “What More Can I Do?”
An Idealized Access Services Model
On August 8 I have a Skype interview for a Head of Access Services position. As part of this interview I’ve been told to prepare a 10…… Read more “An Idealized Access Services Model”
Tales of a Librarian 