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The sites listed below provide specific information for library-related jobs. Most of the general sites in this Webliography have some library job listings and are useful for assisting job seekers. These sites provide specialized resources not easily found in the other listings.
ALA American Library Association Career Opportunities
ALA provides the very latest information on library jobs all across the country. In an effort to assist librarians and library workers find employment, ALA provides the following links:
Career Leads from American Libraries: Library and Information Science positions in the U.S.
College and Research Libraries (C&RL) New Job Ads: Jobs in Academic environments
Library and Information Technology Association (LITA) Job Site: Jobs in Library Information and Technology
ALA Placement Services: Operates in conjunction with the ALA Midwinter Meetings and the ALA Annual Conferences
ChicagoJob.org: Jobs in Libraries
One-stop shopping, with links to American Library Association, the Illinois library
systems, and many of the regional public libraries, special libraries and academic
libraries.
[ www.chicagojobs.org ]
Illinois Library Association's Jobline
The jobs in the Illinois Library Association listing are updated weekly. Also included
here is a wealth of information about libraries in Illinois. You may even download
the latest "ILA Reporter," the publication of the Illinois Library Association.
[ www.ila.org ]
The Librarian's Job Search Source
This brings many library employment guides together. You might even start with this
site. Be sure to investigate the link to Dominican University if you are searching
for local library jobs.
[ www.lisjobs.com ]
Occupational Outlook Handbook 1998-99
Have you checked your job description lately? Do you have a job description? The U.
S. Government has put together a detailed and accurate description of the work of
library technicians. They provide salary information and a better-than-average outlook
for the profession. Move from library technician to any other occupation. Don’t forget
to check the charts on their home page. This will be useful for LTAs, job seekers
of all types and students doing occupational research assignments.
[ http://www.bls.gov/home.htm ]
Professional Resources main page
Carol Sturz, Coordinator Lisa Pastore, Administrative Assistant Business and Technology Division
Berg Instructional Center (BIC), Room 2814, (630) 942-2597
Culinary and Hospitality Center (CHC), Room 1015, (630) 942-3074
Technical Education Center (TEC), Room 1034, (630) 942-2592
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