Landing a Job in Academic Libraries

Margarita C. Shawcross is Assistant Professor and Teaching and Learning Librarian in the University Libraries at the University of Northern Colorado, USA.Brooky Parks is Assistant Professor and Business and Economics Reference Librarian in the University Libraries at the University of Denver, USA.Teresa Y. Neely is Professor of Librarianship and Grants Librarian and Special Assistant to the Dean at the University of New Mexico, USA.

Landing a Job in Academic Libraries will easily replace a wide variety of resources to prepare graduate students for their academic library job search. The mix of how-to information, along with the behind-the-scenes process, and steps for how to overcome barriers offer a comprehensive picture to anyone interested in gaining their first or next academic library position.

• Foreword, Alexandra Rivera (Michigan State University, USA)AcknowledgementsIntroduction, Teresa Y. Neely (University of New Mexico, USA), Maggie Shawcross (University of Northern Colorado, USA), Brooky Parks (University of Denver, USA)Part 1: Before Applying for an Academic Library Job1. Finding a Job Without Losing Your Mind: Prioritizing Self-Care in the Job Search Process, Brooky Parks (University of Denver, USA)2. Reading Between the Lines: Preparing for the Job Hunt, Laura Kohl (University of New Mexico, USA), Sever Bordeianu (University of New Mexico, USA) Part 2: The Application Process3. Telling Your Story: Crafting Compelling Application Materials, Megan E. Welsh (Union College, USA), Sarah L. Stohr (Rio Salado College, USA) Part 3: The Interview4. Strategies for Success for the Screening Interview, Stephanie Ward (University of Northern Colorado, USA) 5. Ace the Day: Navigating the Final Academic Library Interview, Kate Okayasu (University of Northern Colorado, USA), Maggie Shawcross (University of Northern Colorado, USA)6. Bringing Your Best: Researching, Rehearsing, and Rocking Your Presentation, Sarah L. Stohr (Rio Salado College, USA)Part 4: Negotiating and Onboarding7. Job Offers, Negotiations, and All the Wonderful Things You Can Ask For, Paloma Barraza (University of Minnesota, USA), Teresa Y. Neely (University of New Mexico, USA) 8. Adapting to Your New Role, Stephanie Ward (University of Northern Colorado, USA), Maggie Shawcross (University of Northern Colorado, USA) Part 5: Recent Graduates and Academic Libraries 9. The Random Librarian: How to Find Job Opportunities While Dealing with Internal Chaos, Nicholas Wantsala (Yale University, USA) 10. Life Transitions and Supportive Social Networks in Early-Career Librarianship, Keno Catabay (University of Colorado, Boulder, USA) Part 6: Transitioning Careers and Academic Libraries 11. Overcoming Adversity: From Setback to Success After Wrongful Termination, Brooky Parks (University of Denver, USA) 12. Full Circle: A Journey Through Community/Public Health and Back to Libraries, Maggie Shawcross (University of Northern Colorado, USA) 13. From Museums to Academic Libraries: (Happily) Ending Up Where I Never Intended, Kate Okayasu (University of Northern Colorado, USA) 14. Sometimes the Grass Really Is Greener, Dee Winn (University of California, Los Angeles, USA)