Author: Katy Davis

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This week’s feature job comes from LAC Federal, the federal government contracting arm of LAC Group. LAC Federal is seeking a Public Services Research Librarian for a very prestigious federal agency focused on health and science. Though this agency is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, this…

As "big data" gathers strength across the globe, impacting nearly every business sector, librarians are well positioned to be at the leading edge of the storm front. Are you ready? Are you prepared for what's next in the transformation of the Library profession? "Chief Data…

This week’s feature job comes from LibGig and a legal reference librarian role.  LibGig is three things: A career destination website and job board focused on the library and information industry; A staffing and recruiting company that provides temporary and direct hire staff for external…

Educate yourself about the companies you are applying for, be precise about what you bring to the table and how they will benefit from bringing you on board. Study the job description and any available information you have on the position. View the post.

This week’s feature job comes from PRO-TEK Vaults. PRO-TEK, a division of LAC Group, is known worldwide for state-of-the-art film, video, audio and data preservation storage; PRO-TEK sets the standard for long-term motion picture film preservation in a strict archival environment. PRO-TEK’s Burbank California facility…

This week’s feature job comes from LibSource.  LibSource, LAC Group’s innovative new managed services company, presents a fantastic opportunity with one of its best clients, a leading international law firm, that has helped shape the legal landscape. We’re looking for an energetic, charismatic, discerning individual…

A well written article on some tools and tips that are very useful for job seekers. Just as a well-trained carpenter knows which tool to use for what, so too should an effective job hunter. However, as people seek to advance their careers, many mistake…

As a result of the brief and rapid nature of texting and Twitter, emails have become shorter and more informal. In a personal context, it's OK, but in a professional setting you need to proceed with caution. Generally speaking, emails should be treated as formal…

Too many people make the mistake of thinking that the cover letter that goes with their resume isn’t all that important. You may have even heard that no one reads the cover letter, right? Whether that is an accurate statement or not, it doesn’t serve…

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