Want to know more about library careers?

Here are a few more resources you might want to check out. But the best advice is to pop along and quiz your local library staff. They will very often be happy to tell you more, or can direct you to plenty more resources. After all, these are the people that know exactly where to lay their hands on information.  

CILIP: (the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals) Careers Gateway

Association for Information Management 

The Independent Online Edition - Library Careers 

Times Higher Education 

Jobs 4 U - Careers Database 

Careers Advice 

Graduate Careers Advice at Hobsons 

Target Jobs 

Job Net 

LG Jobs  

 Want to know more about a career in archives management?

If that’s the case, then our work here is done. Be realistic though, as entry to working in archives is extremely competitive and requires a huge commitment to training and ongoing professional development. Don’t rule out records management either, as these two roles are increasingly colliding.