Back in September 2006, Gillian Hallam asked us all to contribute data for the Nexus survey, to discover more about the Australian LIS workforce. Nexus 2 has arrived and the aim of this survey is to gather data from institutions on workforce planning, staff development policies and practices.
If you are not a library manager, check if [...]

Hot off the press via Digg - Librarian is one of 31 careers with a bright future according to Best Careers 2008 from US News and World Report.

Quoting the Librarian: Executive Summary: “Forget about that image of librarian as a mousy bookworm. Librarians these days must be high-tech information sleuths, helping researchers plumb the oceans [...]

WIN AN IPOD NANO & A YEAR’S MEMBERSHIP TO ALIA.
How?
Simple. Design a postcard promoting careers in libraries. That sounds easy. What sort of postcard?
We need a card that’s a bit like an avant card - those free advertising postcards you see everywhere. They have pictures and information on both the back and front, sized about [...]

From the outside, the roles and functions of librarians can seem very similar from library to library. From the inside, moving between corporate, government, public, law or academic library sectors can be like chalk and cheese. In Australia, librarians tend not to specialise in one sector as much as librarians in other countries, but it [...]

ALIA is supporting the creation of “a wiki to promote careers in the library and information industry to secondary students and their careers teachers.
We need your help to collect profiles.
Do you know someone who works in the library and information industry whose profile would inspire teenagers to join the profession, if the answer is yes [...]

Ever thought about working overseas, or are you interested in working in Australia someday? Many Australian librarians head overseas for work every year. Recognition of qualifications can often be an unexpected stumbling block. Although ALA, CILIP and ALIA recognise some of each other’s qualifications, not all Australian library qualifications are covered. This can be an unwelcome surprise.
Recognising [...]

In early October I posted to LINT asking the question, “What exactly makes a systems librarian?“. In the post I asked all readers of LINT what they thought should be the course of study that I should take. I got a number of responses both in comments to the post, and via email. I took [...]

It has been an exciting year at GCIT, with the Qld Skills Plan released, the endorsement of the Shared Services Model for TAFE Libraries, the Review of Library Services for TAFE and the recent change to Dept. of Education, Training and the Arts. The GCIT Learn Centre is fully engaged with the blended and flexible [...]

Link to Bond University - Employment Opportunities - Copyright Coordinator
Part-time - fixed term position
Reporting to the Director of Library Services, the Copyright Coordinator is responsible for the development, implementation and maintenance of copyright policy and services for the University. The primary focus for this position is to ensure compliance with copyright laws and other legislative [...]

I’ve been thinking lately about what makes a systems librarian. I’ve been thinking for a while about continuing my education and I am determined to start postgraduate study next year. The big question is, what course should I choose? As I am currently employed in a library as a systems librarian (and I want a [...]