Library and Information Science: Employment Resources

Search or browse library job listings from the U.S. and abroad, create an account and upload a resume, find webinars and other information about job seeking, or sign up for emails.

Find jobs, organizations, volunteer and internship opportunities within the non-profit sector.

INALJ is a daily jobs digest, blog, and webzine for information professionals. Sign up to receive the daily jobs digest to receive more than 180 pages of content, with job postings arranged by state.

LibGig Jobs is an online jobs bulletin board which you can browse or search by keyword. You can also sign up to receive job alerts by email or RSS feed, read career and job seeking advice, or share your resume.

Organized by the Library Research Service (LRS.org) at the Colorado State Library, Library Jobline is a great resource for library job seekers and employers in Colorado and beyond. Search or browse jobs, or create a profile to receive custom emails. RSS and Twitter feeds also broadcast jobs as they are posted.

LIS Jobs has recently moved their state-by-state library jobs lists to INALJ.com, but is nevertheless maintain current job listings, which can be browsed or searched by keyword.

The SLA Career Center offers resources for job seekers and employers, including articles and other resources, virtual advisors, and FAQs about job seeking. Also, SLA publishes a Salary Survey to help job seekers to know their worth.

The American Association of Law Libraries maintains this career center, with job postings and information specific to law librarianship.

This blog includes contributions from those "who make hiring decisions to explain their enigmatic thinking."

In addition to the daily jobs digest, INALJ has a great blog, with interviews with other information professionals who have recently found meaningful jobs or who are also on the job hunt.

LibGigs Blogs include contributions from hiring librarians to new library professionals.

See photos, read blogs, or weigh in about what to wear and what not to wear to library job interviews.

Articles, books, and consulting services to help librarians to develop career strategies.

Read anonymous cover letters from hired librarians and archivists.

Ask a question about your LIS job search, or read other Q & A's covering topics related to the interview, references, building your resume and CV, drafting diversity statements, and more.

This website includes job seeking and workplace advice, including resume and cover letter templates.