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Tales of a Librarian

Thoughts on librarianship and service.

Tag: Interviews

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”

November 30, 2018December 2, 2018 by Jeffrey

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”

September 11, 2018November 5, 2018 by Jeffrey

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”

September 5, 2018November 5, 2018 by Jeffrey

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”

September 8, 2017December 14, 2018 by Jeffrey

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…”

July 28, 2017December 14, 2018 by Jeffrey

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”

October 19, 2016December 14, 2018 by Jeffrey

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”

August 25, 2016December 14, 2018 by Jeffrey

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”

August 22, 2016June 28, 2018 by Jeffrey

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?”

August 10, 2016December 14, 2018 by Jeffrey

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”

July 27, 2016December 14, 2018 by Jeffrey

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