Over the past couple of days the LITA listserv has been very active discussing advice for people considering getting an MLS. NMRT’s Online Discussion Committee has been leading a discussion about advice for new librarian right out of school.
Find a job right now – either your first or a new opportunity – is challenging. This morning I saw a link to a blog post by Bobbi Newman (@librarianbyday) come across on Twitter. She pulled together advice from across the web related to the MLS degree, job search in the library world, general professional advice and skills that a librarian might needed.
So You Want to be a Librarian? A Guide For Those Considering an MLS, Current Students and Library Job Seekers
What resources that you have referenced during your job search? What skills have found useful to have at your current job?