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Comment on Wanting A Weekend Job In The Fall Interested In Bookstores And Library Jobs? by That Girl

That Girl — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 09:04:55 +0000

Library is doubtful, most would only hire kids with some sort of connection. Jobs not involving actual labor or grease can be hard to snare for a tennager that isn’t on television.
I’d try for a book store that has evening hours, people always need clerks that want to work weekend evenings, the least popular shift.

Comment on Wanting A Weekend Job In The Fall Interested In Bookstores And Library Jobs? by xxmachin

xxmachin — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 08:47:29 +0000

Probably shelving books and doing floor work. Now that you mention it, I need a job and a bookstore might sound god for me, too.

Comment on Where Can I Find Websites About Library Jobs? by voluntee

voluntee — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 10:38:16 +0000

Since he doesn’t have the MLIS, he should try applying directly at the local public library. Also tell him to consider community college and university libraries b/c they always need para-professionals without the MLIS. He can also consider specialized libraries in the law and corporate field b/c a lot of times they’d rather save $$ and pay a paraprofessional less than a bona fide librarian.
This URL has jobs in the midwest (including Michigan): http://www.libraryjobpostings.org/midwes…
Also check out this URL: http://www.librarysupportstaff.com/
Check the newspaper, too! Best wishes.

Comment on Library Jobs? by Laura B

Laura B — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 21:30:52 +0000

Might be worth looking here….http://www.lisjobs.com/nonus.htm

Comment on Library Jobs? by homework

homework — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 21:10:27 +0000

There are lots of library jobs – in the last fortnight i have applied for 5 different ones in my local area – bad pay though

Comment on Library Jobs? by SueAnn

SueAnn — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 20:31:12 +0000

I work in an academic library in the US. There are many people working here who do not have an MLS. Many pursue one either at nearby institutions or on-line while they work here to be qualified for better positions. If you can use a library well, you might find you are able to get work helping others in a library, particularly a public library. Depending upon your educational background, you may be able to find work in a corporate library (for example, some chemical companies hire people to help with library research to free up their lab people to do bench work). Elementary and secondary schools usually hire teachers (often with additional courses on school media) for their libraries. Good luck!

Comment on Library Jobs? by Jan

Jan — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 19:59:13 +0000

The Canadian Library Association provides a good overview of library career options here: http://www.cla.ca/careers/connect.htm
You can get a good idea of salaries and expectations from Library specific job boards such as: http://www.libraryjobs.ca/page/home.aspx http://www.fis.utoronto.ca/component/opt… http://www.lisjobs.com/nonus.htm
However, if you want a good job you will need to get your MLIS because there is a lot of competition and very few really good opportunities. It also depends on which sector you want to work for: academic, public, corporate… Try asking for a few hours of volunteer work at your local public library. It will give you the opportunity to see more of what goes on behind the scenes and whether the career change will be worth it for you. Libraries are full of people with a passion for information and learning, which can make them very social and rewarding places to work. Just don’t do it for the money, because you will be disappointed.
…and it’s never too late to go back to University, if it’s the only way to get what you really want. I got my MLIS in ‘99 and now I’m back again, doing my MBA.

Comment on Library Jobs? by Anj

Anj — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 19:40:44 +0000

I work in a public library, and there’s lots of work you can do with out a degree. I work the circulation desk and also do shelving. I have to agree with another poster, not very good pay