From the inside out and the outside in: The academic library interview process in a tight economy

Durán, Karin; García, Eric; Houdyshell, Mara L.

doi:10.5860/crln.70.4.8163

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“…During times of economic distress when employment opportunities are few and the number of applicants increases, candidates must be aware of the rigorous academic library job search process (Durán, Garcia, & Houdyshell, 2009). In their survey of search committees, Hodge and Spoor found that 78% of respondents are receiving more applications per position opening now than in previous years, but 80% do not interview more candidates (2012).…”

Section: Search Committee Perspectivesmentioning

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Factors that Increase the Probability of a Successful Academic Library Job Search

Eckard

Rosener

Scripps-Hoekstra

2014

The Journal of Academic Librarianship

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Finding a position in an academic library can be challenging for recent Library and Information Science (LIS) graduates. While LIS students are often encouraged to seek out experience, network, and improve upon their technology skills in hopes of better improving their odds in the job market, little research exists to support this anecdotal advice. This study quantifies the academic and work experiences of recent LIS graduates in order to provide a better understanding of what factors most significantly influence the outcome of their academic library job searches. The survey results demonstrate that the job outlook is most positive for candidates who applied early, obtained academic library experience (preferably employment), participated in professional conferences, and gained familiarity with committee work.

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Section: Search Committee Perspectivesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Factors that Increase the Probability of a Successful Academic Library Job Search

Eckard

Rosener

Scripps-Hoekstra

2014

The Journal of Academic Librarianship

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“…Certainly candidates should become very familiar with the institution's web site and its resources. When a candidate lives near the library at which she/he will be interviewing, it is a good idea to visit the library beforehand (Duran et al, 2009). It is also beneficial to look for articles published by librarians on the hiring committee as well as conduct a search of local newspapers for current information about the library and the surrounding community (Barkley, 2011).…”

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“…Whether the candidate interviewed at an academic institution or a public library, the hiring process can be long and patience is truly a virtue. It can often take more than a month for the next step in the hiring process to begin, whether it is a second interview or a job offer (Duran et al, 2009). Libraries are ultimately trying to hire "individuals whose personalities and attitudes will have customers and coworkers looking forward to spending time at the library" and this takes time (Towey, 2004).…”

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Hodge

Spoor

2012

New Library World

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Purpose-Although the job market remains extremely competitive for entry-level librarian positions, only individual, anecdotal stories of what hiring committees are looking for in the candidates they invite to interview currently exist; no formal studies have been conducted since the recession began in early 2008. This survey was created with the aim of allowing those with recent experience on hiring committees to provide advice to those on the market for entry-level public and academic librarian positions and to answer what are, for many job-seekers, burning questions. Design/methodology/approach-This is an exploratory study designed to give librarians with hiring committee experience an opportunity to speak honestly about their preferences, explain how the interview process works at their institutions, and provide advice to job-seekers. Findings-The results of this survey provide guidance on what candidates can do to make the most of their abilities, knowledge and skills during the interview process. Originality/value-Can a new library school graduate compete with those who have so much more experience? What traits are hiring committees looking for in an entry-level librarian? While the literature does give some indication of best practices for hiring committees in libraries, the researchers of this study wanted to delve into what hiring committees really seek in entry-level librarians now that the competition is more intense.

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“…The current economic situation may force librarians to assume additional responsibilities as universities struggle with tighter budgets and possible staff reductions. If "an economic downturn for an institution increases the necessity to employ personnel who have an even wider range of abilities and skills," (Durán, Garcia & Houdyshell, 2009) then the prudent course of action for employees is to take a close look at their current professional qualifications and take the initiative to retrain and update job skills in order to stay competitive in the workplace. Furthermore, the current recession may motivate employees to find new ways to develop themselves.…”

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Enhancing the information literacy classroom experience

McCallum

Collins

2011

Library Collections, Acquisitions, & Technical Services

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This article examines the collaborative teaching approaches between a cataloger and reference librarian. It discusses the role of instruction in liaison and collection development work, skills required to teach information literacy classes, and reviews case studies that inform the question of what skills and roles these two fields of librarianship contribute to information literacy instruction. Case studies describe the cooperative teaching partnership, examine each librarian's contribution to the collaborative effort, and discuss the benefits of partnering with other colleagues. Moreover, this study suggests liaison duties that include collection development responsibilities are enhanced by participating in instructional activities for assigned academic departments.

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From the inside out and the outside in: The academic library interview process in a tight economy

Cited by 9 publications

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Factors that Increase the Probability of a Successful Academic Library Job Search

Factors that Increase the Probability of a Successful Academic Library Job Search

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