Comments on: Bleaker Prospects Still

By: cutiepie

cutiepie — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 11:04:56 +0000

The reason I get irked by many librarians who won’t retire is since they have age and experience, they don’t have the pressure to change or retool like the rest of us. They are vested or tenured, and can keep doing the same old thing that would get the rest of us reprimanded or accused of not being adaptable to a changing profession.

By: DirectorWho

DirectorWho — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 13:30:02 +0000

*ahem* to continue:
So much for “You can find a job if you are willing to move”. More like “If you can AFFORD to move. I can’t. That job paid 38,100, which would be good pay where I live now, but not for there (a Spring break destination and resort area — you’d know it if I said the name), and no moving allowance.

I’m volunteering at a local museum until something comes through. It’s fun! Anyway, don’t give up, keep looking.

By: DirectorWho

DirectorWho — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 13:25:15 +0000

Hey, I got ripped off when I was let go. I had left a very secure job after three years to take on a director’s position. Then five months into my new job (still under probation) the County Commission decided that they didn’t need a director anymore (actually, I got them through the crisis of having to meet the State Grant deadline! – then they let me go!)

So here I am trying to find another job. I’m not whining, I’m LOOKING. I thought I had a job in another county, until I looked for a place to live. I guess that county hadn’t heard that the housing bubble burst, because the rents were still around $900 a month, and ‘affordable’ housing at $200,000! So much for ”

By: mjbookworm

mjbookworm — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 09:08:11 +0000

I’m one of the few who has always know that they’ve wanted to be a librarian. In middle school and high school, I always volunteered at the local library. While getting my undergrad, I worked in the college library. I worked part-time in a public library while working on my MLS. I was smart and lucky. Many of my classmates were 10-15 years older than me and just getting their MLS because they thought working in a library would be stress free and there were plenty of library jobs around. I never said anything, but whenever I heard them say that, I laughed a little on the inside.

I received my MLS five years ago and have successfully landed two professional positions. If you have no experience and a degree, don’t expect your search to be easy. Also, be open to the idea that you may have to relocate. For both of my jobs, I have moved to new cities. But it was worth it to get a position that fits me.

By: Gilligan

Gilligan — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 06:25:18 +0000

On my resume, how do I account for my time on the island? Technically, I was still employed by the S.S. Minnow during this time but I can’t really demonstrate any use of new technologies, other than a lot of really cool stuff with coconut shells. Any guidance would be appreciated.

By: Search comm

Search comm — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 20:45:18 +0000

Even though lots of people (including me) were misinformed by ALA & MLIS programs about the shortage of librarians, some people really need to look at how they present themselves when applying for jobs.

For example, when a job ad asks for a cover letter and resume, it does not mean leave out one or both. If a degree in English is part of your background, make sure you can actually use proper grammar and spell correctly on your job application. Citing a love of books will not get you far. Submitting a resume or cover letter that is hard to read due to selected font or overall format (no spaces between paragraphs) does not help the search committee’s eyes. Oh yeah, a cover letter with more than three sentences might help.

By: Ginger Grant

Ginger Grant — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 12:59:55 +0000

Wasn’t Laurie Partridge on LA Law in the 80s?

By: Danny Partridge

Danny Partridge — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 16:51:09 +0000

I once made out with Marcia behind the bleachers – but it was really my sister Laurie that I was hot for.

By: Marcia Brady

Marcia Brady — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 16:27:07 +0000

OK, I’ve remained silent long enough. You all think Jan is perfect but let me tell you that is one psycho b*tch. One time she put mushrooms in my orange juice and I kept seeing this little imaginary dwarf named Oliver. It was weird sh*t.

By: Simply Annoyed

Simply Annoyed — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 14:36:16 +0000

Ah, but who writes the script for said episode? Personally, I’d rather change channels and see what else is on. QVC anyone…?