tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4061870849031468581.post534592829481515865..comments2024-02-03T13:58:08.805-05:00Comments on Letters to a Young Librarian: What I Learned Working Part-Time, by Jennifer Snoek-BrownJessica Olinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00282500023825318766noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4061870849031468581.post-21956066233800792312013-09-07T14:42:02.942-04:002013-09-07T14:42:02.942-04:00Interesting question, one that has definitely got ...Interesting question, one that has definitely got me thinking. I guess I think of networking during interviews as (1) making a good impression and (2) making connections about what I like to do and how those experiences link to the local library community -- so even if I'm not ultimately the one chosen for that specific position, that they still might want to keep me in mind when a local project or partnership comes up. (And this did happen about 6 months after 1 interview - one director called me about another position before putting it on the market, but I had already secured another position. But instead of being disappointed, that person was glad to hear that my talents and experience were at least being put to good use elsewhere!) <br /><br />This can make a difference when you're looking for jobs within a given geographic area, of course, not if you're trying to move across country. In Portland, the library community is quite compact and close-knit. And through local and regional conferences, get-togethers, etc. I have indeed met up again with a few local librarians who had been on the hiring committees for positions I did not get. And I have felt confident enough to greet them warmly (but not mentioning our first encounter, of course, as that could be awkward for both of us). They have all seemed interested in where I eventually ended up, glad that I found a place in and will continue contributing to our library community. :)<br /><br />Jen @ Librarian for LifeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4061870849031468581.post-67981339167753177442013-09-06T19:43:11.405-04:002013-09-06T19:43:11.405-04:00Can you share how you go about networking during i...Can you share how you go about networking during interviews? I feel like I made good connections on some of the interviews I've had over the last few months, but after receiving rejection letters - even of the you-were-one-of-several-outstanding-candidates type - it feels odd to continue the connection. What are your thoughts?Jenny Ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05368185136976982958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4061870849031468581.post-65662717821093186882013-08-28T20:26:31.876-04:002013-08-28T20:26:31.876-04:00Thanks, Emily! Your article on the "In the Li...Thanks, Emily! Your article on the "In the Library with the Lead Pipe" blog is one that I had read previously -- and in the back of my mind as I wrote this personal perspective piece. I agree, the reality of living and working as a librarian in Portland is TOUGH, and there is stiff competition for every position around here, even part-time jobs. On the plus side, it's nice to know that we have a very highly qualified pool of librarians in this region!<br /><br />Jen @ Librarian for LifeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4061870849031468581.post-76703281830190197052013-08-28T20:14:48.742-04:002013-08-28T20:14:48.742-04:00Thanks for this post. I think it's important t...Thanks for this post. I think it's important that we all share our experience with the piecemeal part-time work. It will help inform all of those library school students who want to move to Portland. <br /><br />Here's an article I wrote about it several years ago:<br />http://inthelibrarywiththeleadpipe.org/2011/struggling-to-juggle-part-time-temporary-work-in-libraries/Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01276714207971396909noreply@blogger.com