Nailing the Library Interview | Mr. Library Dude Getting that librarian position can be a daunting process. First, you write your cover letter and resume. You wait. Maybe you wait some more? This page spotlights: I created this resource after cleaning out an old file cabinet in my office where I came across interview questions from my first librarian job search in 2002. Since my first library job, I’ve served on a number of search committees and have formulated my own questions that I like to ask potential librarians as well. Like this: Like Loading... 5 Reasons Why All Job Seekers Need to Have a Work Portfolio Let’s face it: the old way of job searching is a thing of the past. Answering a job ad won’t get us a solid career anymore. We must go to networking events, shape our professional brand, and prove that we’re the sort of candidate to watch. In addition to all of these tactics though, all job seekers should have an updated work portfolio in their arsenal. 1. Resumes (as well as cover letters) won’t get someone the job on their own. Related: How To Create an ‘Alternative’ Resume on Prezi. 2. If you weren’t aware already, human resource representatives may receive between 200 to 300 resumes per job. Instead, a work portfolio not only sets job seekers apart from the competition, it does a better job of relaying why you may be right for the job by providing solid evidence as to opposed to beating around the bush about it. 3. We live in a world where images, videos, and graphics relay information better than script. 4. Sometimes, it’s all about what you’re working on now. 5. What do you think?
Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Guidelines Date Posted: July 17, 2012Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 45.313 Please note! The deadline for Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program has been extended to September 24, 2012, due to a Grants.gov outage. The Grants.gov system will not be accessible at all on September 15, 16, and 17. Questions? Teletype (TTY/TDD) (for persons with hearing difficulty): 202/653-4614 Upon request, IMLS will provide an audio recording of this or any other publication. Web Conferencing with Program Staff We are available by phone and through e-mail to discuss general issues relating to Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program grants. Equal Opportunity IMLS-funded programs do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age. Office of Management and Budget Clearance Numbers Guidelines: OMB No. 3137-0029; Expiration Date: August 31, 2013. How long should it take me to complete this application? Projects must begin on April 1, May 1, or June 1, 2013.
Resource Descriptions: Grant Details The Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program supports projects to recruit and educate the next generation of librarians, faculty, and library leaders; and to support early career research. It also assists in the professional development of librarians and library staff. Matching Requirement: Unless you are requesting Research, Early Career Development, Collaborative Planning funds, or National Forum Planning funds, you are REQUIRED to provide cost sharing of at least one-half of the total cost of the project, excluding funds for student support. You may do this directly or through contributions from your project partners and others by providing funds or in-kind services. We do not require a match for Research, Early Career Development, Collaborative Planning, or National Forum Planning proposals.