Job Hunting
Need help finding available jobs? Follow the links below!
Nationwide Postings
UNCG LIS Department Job Board - Library-specific job announcements sent to UNCG.
USAJOBS.gov - Employment opportunities with the Federal Government, not library-specific.
SAA Career Center - Society of American Archivists job and internship postings.
AIMUSA - Library and Information Staffing website listing permanent and temporary positions.
Need Help with Your Library Job Hunt?
For students looking to support their job search, we've compiled a list of tips of what NOT to do on the job search, a site that features cover letters from librarians who were hired, and more!
Mr. Library Dude Master List of Resources: Job Hunting Tips & Tricks – features job searching strategies, blog posts from professionals in the LIS field about various job hunting topics, such as Skype interviews, advice from Human Resources representatives, and more.
Hack Library School's Preparing for the Job Search resource page: gives a rundown on preparing for job searches with practice cover letters and additional job resources listed at the end.
Open Cover Letters – listed as a resource in the Hack Library School link, Open Cover Letters features actual scanned cover letters from librarians who applied to jobs and got hired!
In The Library With The Lead Pipe Editorial: What NOT to Do When Applying for Library Jobs: the title says it all – find out from seasoned LIS professionals what you shouldn't be doing during your job search.
Guide to Effective Resumés: Resources for Archivists and Record Managers - Developed by the Society for American Archivists, this guide provides helpful tips, resources, and resumé samples for archival positions.
Article from American Libraries: "Résumé Yea or Résumé Nay?" - Learn do's and don'ts that can land you that library job.
ALA's Good Job Hunting Toolkit - "Fortunately, the traits that bring librarians to the profession—diligence, curiosity, intelligence, and flexibility—are the same ones that can win them a position." -American Libraries Magazine
Looking for a position within local county or city government?
Below you will find the direct links to local county and city job openings around the UNCG area to make your search easier. Frequent these pages if you're interested in working for public school systems, public libraries, or government-funded museums.
If you're located in or looking for a job in North Carolina, the Employment Security Commission (NCWorks) is a great place to start when looking for employment. NCWorks offices are located across North Carolina but all resources are available online through NCWorks.gov.