Libraries are more than just book depositories—they are vibrant community hubs, one of the last free public places where anyone is welcome. "Psychology Today" looks at how librarians play a role in addressing trauma, mental health and more. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/well-read/202507/the-role-of-libraries-in-mental-health

This sucks! OSU is closing it's excellent Search Advocates program, which provided national, high quality, often free training that helped making hiring more fair. https://dailybaro.orangemedianetwork.com/28751/daily-barometer-news/osu-to-close-dei-programs-director-set-to-retire/#Libraries #Librarians #LIS #LISCareers #GLAM #GLAMCareers #LISJobs
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A lemon daylily at the Mosaïcultures in Montréal
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Un lis jaune aux Mosaïcultures à Montréal

Six ALA Editions | Neal-Schuman authors - who are among the world's leading experts in information and evidence literacy - answer commonly asked and new questions for scholars and working librarians in this webinar. Check it out!

https://youtu.be/xbshBHTxY-4?si=rplWMLvfy628t0WW

"we lost all of our FT positions with no replacement at all." #LIS #GLAM #Libraries #LibraryJobs

http://hiringlibrarians.com/2025/07/10/its-not-dying-its-being-murdered-by-shortsighted-college-administrators-who-have-no-respect-for-us-or-what-we-do/

Check out our cool July #playlist along with all our latest news!

https://shorturl.at/2jgAx

"When I asked for feedback, I was told 'we didn't like how you seemed too well-prepared for the interview.'" #LIS #GLAM #Libraries #LibraryJobs

http://hiringlibrarians.com/2025/07/02/applications-actively-seeking-someone-who-is-looking-for-a-challenge-which-just-seems-to-be-code-for-we-are-going-to-treat-you-badly/

Do you have #LIS hiring experience and opinions to share? Let me know! #GLAM #libraries #librarians

http://hiringlibrarians.com/2025/06/27/help-wanted-opinionated-folks-who-hire/

So excited to see you at #ALAAC25 in Philly! Visit the ALA Store, located in the Pennsylvania Convention Center on the bridge between the 200-level meeting rooms and Hall A, for a variety of posters, bookmarks, clothing, gift and professional development books, and more. https://www.ala.org/news/2025/06/ala-store-2025-ala-annual-conference-exhibition

"'what was a time you hit a roadblock, and what did you do?' I always have to ask if they mean professional or in life, and then go from there." #LIS #GLAM #Libraries #LibraryJobs

http://hiringlibrarians.com/2025/06/18/i-try-to-limit-my-search-time-to-an-hour-per-day-unless-i-find-something-that-deserves-more-time/

"We have a pretty famous librarian working for us right now, with a huge social media and web/media presence. I think we're seeing more applicants than normal, or compared to when I was hired 2 years ago, and it's likely due to their efforts." #LIS #GLAM

http://hiringlibrarians.com/2025/06/12/expectations-change-after-2-5-10-20-years-in-a-position-tell-us-why-we-should-hire-you-for-the-long-term/

We're excited to share recordings of "If We Could Have Just 10 Minutes of Your Time," a trio of virtual events packed with practical tips and expert guidance from a range of thought-leaders! https://alastore.ala.org/10minutes

"applying for an exciting position and receiving nothing back, not even a form rejection, can sour me rather profoundly on an institution: if you can’t do me the dignity of saying you don’t want me, I am far less inclined to apply..." #LIS #GLAM

http://hiringlibrarians.com/2025/06/01/in-much-the-same-way-that-an-interview-goes-both-ways-so-does-an-application/

"I've been told to expect applying for about 2-4 years before starting to get any offers and I'm incredibly concerned about how I'm going to get by for that long" #LIS #GLAM #Libraries #LibraryJobs

http://hiringlibrarians.com/2025/05/28/i-wanted-to-use-this-blank-to-share-that-i-do-have-a-disability-but-i-have-never-felt-safe-asking-for-accommodations-and-have-been-told-multiple-times-never-to-ask-as-it-could-jeopardize-my-chances/

Now available for pre-order! As this book demonstrates, by embracing their unique position as ethical stewards and trusted guides, libraries have an unprecedented opportunity to shape how AI transforms society—not from the margins, but from the center of a shared future. https://alastore.ala.org/libgenAI