How to Find Listing of Open Positions
First, define your goals. Think about the type of position you would enjoy and the environment in which you wish to start your career. For example, are you mobile and can you relocate? You might find it easier to find a position if the answer is “Yes.”
Next, study a variety of position announcements, whether the positions themselves interest you or not. You will learn what to look for in an advertisement and you may find some unexpected postings that pique your interest.
Links to position announcements
There is an abundance of resources that advertise open positions. These postings may appear in print (posted on bulletin boards), by word of mouth, or in electronic formats. Choosing helpful and informative links will enhance your search. There are too many to list, but a few are included here:
www.joblist.ala.org
www.Libgig.com
www.Libjobs.com
www.academiccareersonline.com
http://www.arl.org/resources/careers/positions/index.shtml
http://chronicle.com/section/Jobs/61/
www.inalj.com
Also check state and regional associations, state boards of education, and government agencies. And remember to network and ask others to pass on information to you.
Help is available from
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Your advisor. Keep him or her apprised of your progress and ask for help or advice whenever you need it.
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The UA Career Center http://career.ua.edu/ offers materials and in person assistance to those who ask. The Center has expanded its services to include graduate students, so take advantage of its many resources.
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The American Library Association, which has several valuable resources for graduate students in the field, one of which is the “Guide to Employment Sources in the Library and Information Profession” at http://www.ala.org/educationcareers/employment/resources/employmentguide05.