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I am missing library work, currently doing mainly database management in an academic setting, and would love to move out to a public library setting in a rural area...such as Michigan, New York, or Missouri. I don't see many listings for rural public libraries and I assume most of them probably advertise locally, instead of nationally. I'd love to hear from people working out there in the boonies. Or a fedjob up north and away from the DC area.
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I'm not sure about those specific areas, but what I did, when I was looking to moved from Washington state to New England was get on some regional mailing lists. The job that I landed in Maine was from an ad I saw on MELIBS-L, a very active listserv for Maine librarians. If there is such a thing for the areas you are interested in, that would provide a wealth of information. Look at the State Library web site for any state you are interested in, often times they have a listing of jobs in the state, and it is quite common for small libraries to go that route when advertising positions. Good luck.
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Try the state library sites. They are very good for local jobs. And persistence--you need patience because of the lack of jobs open.
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I've kept an eye on some of the state lists for Missouri, and sometimes Michigan, although not New York. Most of the openings in Missouri are for Kansas City or St. Louis, and sometimes Springfield. Not too many in small towns. I guess I'd just like to "meet" and get to know some folks first before going through any kind of process.
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Thanks, Hollis. At this point, for me, it's not about "snagging" a position but just exploring what the opportunities are.
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And to be more specific, Lake Michigan, Lake Ontario, or Lake Superior :) or buried in snow on the Keewenaw :)
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If you want snow and the great north, I suggest you also look at upstate New York (NY state library now has state listings), as well as northern Wisconsin, and Minnesota. Although the Keewenaw is pretty unbeatable!
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Yes, upstate New York is fantastically beautiful, for those who think New York is New York City. And Vermont loves their libraries too. I am always impressed with the Lake Michigan lakeshore though, because every little town seems to have a bookstore, knitting shop, and farmer's market.
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A mooseburger would be interesting. I've eaten a buffalo burger and a slice of elk meat.
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I haven't ever tried mooseburgers, so I'm wondering what it is like. Any moosehunters out there? I've had goatburgers...not too much fat. Do they hunt moose in Michigan?
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OK so far I've found that:
"In 1985 and 1987, 61 moose were translocated by the MDNR from Algonquin Provincial Park, Ontario, Canada, to northwest Marquette County."
(from Mi DNR website)
And they are trying to establish a herd of 1000 moose but haven't reached it and don't know why? So no official moose hunting yet?
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And here's more from: http://www.woods-n-waternews.com/Articles-i-2008-07-01-180739.112113_Michigan_moose_hunt_a_possibility.htmlApparently: "The population could withstand a harvest of six to 10 bulls right now," DNR regional wildlife biologist Bob Doepker said when asked about the possibility of a hunt." but a projected hunt date would be 2015.
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OK so on NPR yesterday, they said moose meat is red meat without the fat of beef. You hang it until it gets white mold on it and then you peel the white mold layer. Hunting moose means it might show up in your front yard or you can be hunting for days out there without seeing one.
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OK guys -- not that I don't enjoy reading about moldy mooseburgers, but let me put my administrator hat on for a moment here and gently remind you to steer the conversation back to librarianship. Thanks!
Rachel Singer Gordon / rachel@lisjobs.comFind a library job: http://www.lisjobs.comThe Liminal Librarian: http://www.lisjobs.com/blog
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Sorry, just my "reference hat" kicking in...you did notice that I "cited" my sources? Do upstate libraries in Michigan or New York ever hire librarians or info professionals just for the summer months?
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lj wrote:Sorry, just my "reference hat" kicking in...you did notice that I "cited" my sources? Do upstate libraries in Michigan or New York ever hire librarians or info professionals just for the summer months? I know it's hard to resist, no problem :). And if you want to work with kids, sometimes public libraries hire extra help during the craziness of summer reading programs...
Rachel Singer Gordon / rachel@lisjobs.comFind a library job: http://www.lisjobs.comThe Liminal Librarian: http://www.lisjobs.com/blog
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Here is an excellent resource for Wisconsin area library positions: http://www.wislisjobs.com/
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Having been a Norther Michigan Librarian, I wish you good luck in your search...it is a great place to live and work. Here is a link to the Northland Library Cooperative which serves libraries from Oscoda to Macinaw City to Beaver Island in the Northern Lower Peninsula. http://www.nlc.lib.mi.us/ There is a link for member libraries and they will often post positions on the individual websites...I do see a few directorships are vacant...For the UP try Superiorland Library Cooperative. http://www.uproc.lib.mi.us/slc/slcindex.htmGood Luck with your search. Alyssa
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Thanks, Alyssa. That provides a lot of individual contacts that could be useful for someone searching. I surfed through several of the individual webpages to see how easy it would be to search for jobs and found it rather unproductive. I wonder if they don't see the need to provide a unified job databank, or if they use the state library association pages to advertise, exclusively. It would be relatively easy to put together and cost effective using a blog, which could be used for other types of announcements even, such as library events. I use google blogger (it's free) and it can be set up with several moderators. I could certainly help with setting one up, if anyone up there is interested. BTW, the Mackinaw island webpage was simply adorable.
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I have not worked up north for many years. I think if positions come up they are posted on the coop websites. I know TLN has a separate website for job seekers looking in lower michigan. The position I held, my father found in his local paper. He happens to live up north...
Good luck. It is worth the search but keep in mind the pay may not be that great.
alyssa
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