24 Aug Highlighting your librarian skills for a new job
The job market in 2020 is starkly different than what we have seen in previous years. COVID-19 has resulted in record high unemployment numbers and workplace closures, especially in the public and academic spheres where many information professionals develop their careers. Today’s librarians must have…
21 May Career advice to 2020 LIS / MLIS graduates
Over the years we have provided tips on everything from resumes to interviews, and we encourage you to peruse the LibGig blog for the job search topic you need help with. The advice holds true in 2020, only more so. You can’t afford to “call…
19 Dec 2020 recruiting advice for employers
As we’re entering a new year, I’ll finish up with some tips and resources to help you create your recruiting plan and strategy for finding the workers you need in 2020. I hope you find them helpful and don’t hesitate to contact me if you…
11 Nov Latest on librarian salaries and job prospects
Librarians have been experiencing something of an existential crisis in the last decade or two, thanks to the rise of the internet and sophisticated search engines, eBooks, budget pressures and other trends. But the past few years have been positive, and good news is on…
10 Oct Effective interviewing for interviewers
“So, where do you see yourself in five years?” It’s a dreaded interview question, usually asked by interviewers who either lack interviewing experience or who think it’s a useful indicator of a candidate’s ambitiousness. When there are so many innovative ways to conduct an interview,…
12 Aug Stand out on LinkedIn
If you haven’t given much thought to personal branding (or don’t even know what it is), then please continue reading, especially if career advancement matters to you. Personal branding is the practice of developing a unique professional identity and message in order to distinguish yourself…
17 Jul Should I relocate for work?
“Are you willing to relocate – Y/N?” This question confronts many job seekers and answering it is not as easy as just checking a box. As a library professional, you may feel especially conflicted, since there are a limited number of library jobs, and your…02 Jun Featured job: Senior Information Resources Associate
LAC Group seeks a Senior Information Resources Associate for a national consulting firm’s New York (Manhattan) office. This position will be responsible for using information tools and databases to conduct a variety of research projects for the global consulting staff and clients. This is a…12 May Featured job: Client Engagement Manager
LAC Group is seeking a dynamic Client Engagement Manager to join our expanding practice in the New York City region. This individual must have a strong understanding of information services. Our client engagement managers are thought-leaders, clear communicators (oral and written), have excellent project management…
