Careers

Getting started in a job search can be intimidating, but many resources are available to help. Most graduate schools have a career office that offers counseling and tips to assist in gaining experience and successfully marketing yourself, as well as lists of employment openings in various areas of library and information science.

Networking is an essential component of any job search, and active membership in professional associations is an integral part of successful networking. See the biographies of various Team Members on the Quantum² web site for information on several associations directed towards information professionals.

Worldwide Online Job Listings

Following are some links you may find helpful in your job search – but don't limit yourself to only these sources. Check out other career resources such as the employment section of Web sites for professional associations, government agencies, and corporations…you never know just where that perfect job will be listed!

Library Job Postings on the Internet: Users can search for job listings internationally as well as by job specialty or type.

TFPL: TFPL is a recruitment agency focusing on information-related professions. Their Web site offers a searchable database of current permanent and temporary job listings mainly in the UK and US, but with some worldwide coverage as well.

The One Umbrella Group's Job Postings in Australia: An Australian recruitment company listing jobs in a range of information areas including libraries, archives, and knowledge management.

ALA Education & Careers: Information on library education and employment resources, as well as job listings and career information.