SIS maintains an extensive listing of job postings for in libraries and information centers in the Detroit metropolitan area and throughout the United States and Canada. Job postings are available for viewing both electronically and physically in the School's Administrative Suite (first floor of Kresge Library).

Planning and Placement Workshops

The School, its student chapters, and alumni association host a variety of career planning and placement workshops throughout the year. Workshop topics, schedules, and sign up information are announced through the School's email list and on the School's website.

Career Fair

In March each year the School sponsors a Career Fair that provides career planning tips and opportunities to meet with area library administrators.

Individual Career Advising

The School's Career Advisor, Kim Schroeder, is available by appointment (either in person, on the phone, or online) individual advice and assistance. Career Advising will be available by appointment on Monday evenings and Friday afternoons to provide support to LIS students throughout the job search process.

 

The following options are available:

 

WSU Career Services

In addition to these services, students may visit Wayne State University Career Planning and Placement Services for career and employment assistance. The office provides help to students and alumni in defining career and employment goals and assists in the search for employment opportunities. The office is located in Room 1001 of the Faculty/Administration Building.

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Spotlight on LIS Careers: Featured Article

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Take a look at the flexibility in job titles that the MLIS offers!

http://www.michellemach.com/jobtitles/realjobs.html

Cover Letter Hints

Here are some frequently asked and tough questions in interviews

http://www.libsci.sc.edu/career/invufaqs.htm
http://www.interviewquestions.in/librarian-job-interview-questions.html
http://www.job-interview.net/sample/Librarysamp.htm
http://studentorg.cua.edu/agliss/libjobs.htm (scroll down)

Preparing for a job interview

http://www.liswiki.com/wiki/HOWTO:Apply_for_a_library_job
http://mrlibrarydude.wordpress.com/nailing-the-library-interview/pitfalls-to-avoid-on-a-library-interview/
http://www.atyourlibrary.org/job-seekers-how-prepare-interview
http://www.liscareer.com/forest_systems.htm
http://www.ehow.com/how_5335221_prepare-childrens-librarian-interview.html

Phone Interviews

http://www.liscareer.com/allen_phone.htm
http://libraryadventures.com/2010/09/14/interview/
http://www.greatresumesfast.com/blog/2010/10/24/5-phone-interview-tips/

Additional job resources are available at our Job Resources page.

Archives

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