Finding Job Listings
CCC Registry - Jobs at California Colleges
MLIS school Job listings
Follow professional groups:
Ex: SCIL REFORMA APALA CALA LILi CLA-NET
ALMA / Primo Listservs
CCL Listserv (CCLibrarians-All@cclccc.org)
The First Steps – Getting through to the evaluation phase
| Read the job description carefully. You usually must have the initial minimal qualifications. |
| Use exact phrasing from the job description in your cover letter with details about impact and metrics. Example: Taught computer lab instruction to 30 patrons resulting in... |
| You have visited ”our” library/campus or at least our website. Why did you decide to apply for the job? |
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Articulate why you want to work at THIS CCC
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Have you attended a CCC?
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Do you understand the mission of this CCC?
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Know the School & their Programs
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Know the Library Strategic Plan, Library Goals, etc.
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Speak to your experience of learning more about the campus and community
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Have you worked in a library? If so, how do these skills apply?
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Did you visit the Library before you apply?
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Connect your role, skills to impact on students and campus life
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Use metrics if you have them
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Don’t be afraid to take credit OR mention people as collaborators
Talk about your employment history and apply skills you’ve gained:
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Teaching and Reference
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Conflict resolution
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Technology Assistance or Support
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What areas interest you? Did you
complete schoolwork that supports this claim? Be prepared to speak about it.
If you don’t have any library experience but have a degree, be able to explain why you think your skills will work with the library.
Have you attended Librarian Workshops, Conferences, Webinars or other continuing education?
