Top tips: Applying for a job – From searching to settling in
NLPN Starting your job search: Consider what you want: Is there a specific sector you want to work in? Are you able to work part-time or cover maternity leave? Are … Continue reading
Should a post-graduate qualification be an essential pre-requisite for a professional library post? The argument in favour.
I have started this post several times. In fact, this post should have been available to read a while ago, but I have been stalling. Why? I find the current … Continue reading
Should a postgraduate library qualification be an essential pre-requisite for a professional library post? The argument against.
The current system of mandating a postgraduate qualification for all entrants into the profession is failing in a number of respects. I feel I have to preface this argument slightly … Continue reading
Interview: Penelope Dunn – Academic Liaison Assistant
Can you tell us a bit about your background? How did you first become involved in the library and information profession? I decided that the library and information profession was … Continue reading
Interview: Sophie Rollason – Faculty Assistant Librarian
Can you tell us a bit about your background? How did you first become involved in the library and information profession? I did ancient and medieval history at undergrad (one … Continue reading
Interview: Ruth Smalley – On-Line Librarian
As a network we find it important to include our members to ensure that it is a network in the true sense of the word, rather than just us four … Continue reading
Siobhan’s First Professional Post – School Librarian
I’ve just started my First Professional Post (FPP) as a school librarian (I’m not going to name my employer on here). I hadn’t considered school librarianship as a career path, … Continue reading
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