A careers talk on librarianship roles within the government sector, presented to history students at the University of Leeds.
Written and presented by Carly Miller and Jenny Owens.
3. Public Libraries Law Firms NHS Businesses Schools & Colleges Prison libraries Archives Government The Guardian Charities Trade Unions The BBC Universities Where will you find librarians?
22. Where can I study? University of Sheffield University College London University of Aberystwyth Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen University of West of England, Bristol City University London Loughborough University Manchester Metropolitan University Northumbria University Brighton Liverpool John Moores Or abroad.
24. Useful Links CILIP Graduate Trainee Opportunities http://www.cilip.org.uk/jobs-careers/qualifications/graduate-opportunites/pages/introduction.aspx CILIP “Day in the Life” http://www.cilip.org.uk/get-involved/special-interest-groups/government/working/Pages/day-in-the-life.aspx Library Routes Project http://libraryroutesproject.wikkii.com/wiki/Main_Page Facebook Graduate Trainee Group http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=13484212748&v=wall Lis Job Net http://www.lisjobnet.com/
25. Read all about it Librarianship: an introduction - G.G. Chowdhury You don't look like a librarian: shattering stereotypes and creating positive new images in the Internet age - Ruth Kneale This book is overdue!: how librarians and cybrarians can save us all - Marilyn Johnson
26. “Google can bring you back... 100,000 answers. A librarian can bring you back the right one.” Gaiman, N. (2010). Neil Gaiman on Libraries. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uH-sR1uCQ6g
Graduate trainee schemes, volunteering (library, ukonline, paired reading, visits, uni helper thing)MA – accredited by cilip important Post-16 librarian, Carly talk about role – not just about books, mention of variety of responsibilities will haveChartership – way to increase pay
Part time, full time, or at a distance. So long as it’s accredited, you’re qualified abroadResearch course to ensure matches interests.Sheffield top of list. Not an exhaustive list, but most of them. UCL traditional, Sheffield and Loughborough more community and modern focus
Variety of modules, pick and choose to match your own interests and ambitions. Discuss our different interests (still doing same ma)