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Tales of a Librarian

Thoughts on librarianship and service.

Tag: Job Searching

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

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”

July 12, 2017December 14, 2018 by Jeffrey

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.”

June 24, 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

Missouri Library Association Conference, Day 2

Breakfast: biscuits and gravey, scrambled eggs, potatoes o’brien, and bacon. Free! I gave up coffee (!) about three weeks ago due to the aggravation it causes my…… Read more “Missouri Library Association Conference, Day 2”

October 6, 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

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