[Publib] Advice on Moving from Academic to Public Libraries

[Tina Marie Adams]

Thanks Valerie. You mention volunteering, unfortunately, due to the high cost of living here, I've had to take a second job at a bookstore. Do you think public libraries would value that?

Best,
Tina


From: Valerie Doyle [mailto:librarylady1954 at hotmail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, October 21, 2008 12:28 PM
To: Tina Marie Adams; publib at webjunction.org
Subject: RE: [Publib] Advice on Moving from Academic to Public Libraries

As someone who has been part of hiring for public library jobs for several years, I barely glance at publications.  What I want to know is what experience do you have from the academic libraries that will cross over to the public side - reference, collection development, circ experience, supervision, etc.  I spent a few hours at an academic library while I was getting my MLS, and there is a lot of cross over.  You just need to emphasize what you can do that will be useful at the public library.

Either volunteering or just using your local public library might help you get a feel for what would be best to emphasize.

Good luck with your search.

Valerie

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From: Tina.Adams at nau.edu
To: publib at webjunction.org
Date: Tue, 21 Oct 2008 12:01:57 -0700
Subject: [Publib] Advice on Moving from Academic to Public Libraries

Hi All,

I am new to this list and subscribed because I am hoping to move from an Academic Library where I have worked as a Reference Librarian/Subject Specialist (in areas ranging from Business to Health) to a Public Library. I have been a professional for over 7 years. Can you give me any tips on what to highlight (do publications count or is more about experience, etc), what might I be asked in an interview? I have no PL experience. How difficult is it to transition?

Thanks for any insight.

Best,
Tina

Tina Adams
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Library Business Team Leader
Tina.Adams at nau.edu
928-523-6849
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