What Do Employers Want: A Guide for Library Science Students

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A candid, comprehensive, and insightful explanation of what library school students need to do in order to maximize their chances of getting a professional position immediately after graduation. While library schools provide graduates with a solid understanding of library science concepts, many diploma holders have no clear plan for finding a desirable job with their knowledge The information in What Do Employers Want A Guide for Library Science Students will be extremely valuable for students currently in Masters of Library Science program as well as recent recipients of MLS degrees, regardless of what kind of work environment they wish to work in. The book guides readers through the process of planning a job search step-by-step. Divided into two major sectionsthe student experience and the job searchthe authors provide critical advice derived from their combined 30 years of real-world, in-the-field experience. Specific topics include choosing classes, gaining practical experience while in school, establishing a professional image, gaining skills that make applicants more marketable, writing effective resumes and cover letters, interviewing, and negotiating a job offer.

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The book is written in a casual, easy style with language that appeals to its audiencetertiary students anticipating the next big step outside the known world of study and structure. The book has many practical real-life examples based on the authors' 30 years of experience. . . . I find this book to be very relevant to its audience. It contains much detailed information and advice about each step in the job-search process and is written in an encouraging, positive style. I certainly recommend that university libraries have it in their collections, as the principles apply across disciplines, and all graduates will find it useful in their job searching. * Australian Library Journal *
What Do Employers Want: A Guide for Library Science Students should be considered an obligatory purchase by all first-semester library school students. Actually, it should be an obligatory purchase for all library school students and new graduates trying to find their first professional job. * American Library Association *

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Priscilla K. Shontz is editor of the library career site LIScareer.com, where she also provides career consulting services to new and prospective librarians. Richard A. Murray is the metadata librarian in the digital collections program at the Duke University Libraries in Durham, NC, assistant editor of LIScareer.com, and coeditor of A Day in the Life: Career Options in Library Science.