Applying for a Library Job? Do This!
Channel: SJSU School of Information
Date: 2016-03-09

Podcast Links:
http://amazon.sjsu.edu/slisPod/colloquia/sp16/careerApplySP16.mp3
http://amazon.sjsu.edu/slisPod/colloquia/sp16/careerApplySP16.mp4

Abstract:
Come to this session and find out what you should do when applying for jobs in both public and research libraries. Our guest speakers will tell you what they are looking for in applicants, how to properly prepare for the interview, and provide tips on how to transfer your current skills to library work. You don’t want to miss this discussion with hiring managers as they talk about their most recent recruitment for a Librarian 1.

Biography: Angie Miraflor
Angie Miraflor is currently working at the New York Public Library where she oversees library branches in the West Bronx. Previously, she was at San Jose Public Library where she wore many hats including teen librarian, branch manager, and division manager. She is a 2005 graduate of the SJSU School of Information.

Biography: Amanda Folk
Amanda Folk is the Director of the Millstein Library at the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg and the Coordinator for Regional University Library System Libraries at the University of Pittsburgh. In her current position, Folk has served on and chaired search committees ranging from entry-level public services librarian positions to dean-level library positions. Folk has worked in academic libraries for almost nine years with most of her experience in public services and collection development. She received her MLIS from the University of Pittsburgh in 2006 and is currently working on her PhD in Social and Comparative Analysis in Education at the University of Pittsburgh's School of Education. You can learn more about Folk here: http://pitt.libguides.com/amandafolk