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Mon, 05 Nov 2007 01:55:26 GMT

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Sept. 2007 Issue - Plain Text

Mon, 03 Sep 2007 15:34:17 GMT

Read, download, or print entire contents as one long plain-text file.

Editor's Note

Mon, 03 Sep 2007 15:33:29 GMT

Our eighth year begins, format changes, request for donations, call for contributors.

Career Q&A

Mon, 03 Sep 2007 15:33:08 GMT

Career Q&A from The Library Career People -- today's topics: doing consulting work, finding part-time pre-MLS employment.

Putting Yourself in the Path of Opportunity

Mon, 03 Sep 2007 15:32:41 GMT

Kim Dority explains what it takes to make sure you are in the path of opportunity and positioned to take advantage of changes.

Don't Forget Your Para(professional)chute

Mon, 03 Sep 2007 15:32:23 GMT

Katrina McPherson suggests working as a post-MLS paraprofessional and discusses the advantages it brings.

From Junior Services Librarian to President and CEO

Mon, 03 Sep 2007 15:32:00 GMT

Veronica L. C. Stevenson-Moudamane shares how she launched her own company using a combination of her library skills and her network of contacts.

Librarian Turned Publisher

Mon, 03 Sep 2007 15:31:40 GMT

Spring Lea Ellorien Henry talks about launching her own publishing company by leveraging her experience working in libraries and with teens

Reflections on Librarian Job Exchanges

Mon, 03 Sep 2007 15:31:00 GMT

Dr. Samuel Brown surveys librarians involved in job exchanges and relays their impressions, advice, and experiences.

What's Online? Recommended Resources

Mon, 03 Sep 2007 15:30:38 GMT

Links to sites and articles on career options.

Book Reviews

Mon, 03 Sep 2007 15:30:16 GMT

Heather R. Williams reviews Rethinking Information Work, and Danielle Pollock reviews Out Front With Stephen Abram. Also lists books currently available for review.

July 2007 Issue - Plain Text

Fri, 29 Jun 2007 16:26:59 GMT

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Editor's Note

Fri, 29 Jun 2007 16:26:09 GMT

Discusses upcoming changes, search for sponsors, call for contributors.

Career Q&A

Fri, 29 Jun 2007 16:25:43 GMT

Career Q&A from The Library Career People - today's topics: moving from public to corporate libraries, finding pre-MLS employment.

Falling Up the Career Ladder

Fri, 29 Jun 2007 16:25:20 GMT

Dawn Lowe-Wincentsen and Suzanne Byke talk about the importance of becoming an effective follower before one can learn to become an effective leader.

An Accidental Library Director

Fri, 29 Jun 2007 16:24:49 GMT

Allen Stuart Gaetjens shares how he moved into a library director position after spending 17 years in the same job.

Public to Academic Library

Fri, 29 Jun 2007 16:24:22 GMT

Julie Biando Edwards tells about her transition and gives suggestions for others changing career paths.

Moving, Staff, Tenure - and Ice Cream, of Course!

Fri, 29 Jun 2007 16:23:47 GMT

Danielle Theiss-White shares the story of her own move and gives ideas on creating a smooth transition.

Making the Move

Fri, 29 Jun 2007 16:23:19 GMT

Abigail Goben talks about her multi-stage job search and what she learned in each phase.

Moving Onward and Upward in the Wake of Adversity

Fri, 29 Jun 2007 16:22:38 GMT

Pam North gives tips for making the best of a tumultuous transition.

Striving Toward Specialization

Fri, 29 Jun 2007 16:22:07 GMT

Kristina Keogh talks about ways to move from a general first post-MLS job to a specialized position.

What's Online? Recommended Resources

Fri, 29 Jun 2007 16:21:36 GMT

Links to sites and articles on moving onward and upward.