Student Resources
The Careers section of our website is designed to help you find practical information about the job search process. Be pro-active in your own success. Start early.
- Learn about the SLIS Career Services Office
- The SLIS Career
Services Office is designed to supplement the career development resources
that already exist at SLIS and at Indiana University. The office is also named
"A Place to Start". The focus of the office is to help students get an early
start in preparing items they will need for their job searches.
- Read Job Ads
- Finding a job begins with knowing where to look. Develop your own collection of job links. This map includes jobs posted to the SLIS website. See also:
- SLIS Jobs Listserv
- Job Ad Links
- Think about your Résumé
- Start early. What can you do to improve your résumé? Your success in the job search process can be enhanced with a strong résumé. Get involved with professional associations. Find a part-time job. Volunteer. Complete an internship. Attend workshops. Study job search guides. Create an online résumé. Ask for help.
- Résumés and Cover Letters
- Get involved with Professional Associations
- SLIS has a number of student chapters of professional associations. These groups provide you an opportunity to learn about the profession. Through these associations you will learn about job placement tools, listservs, conferences, publications, continuing education, and more.
- SLIS Student Chapters of Professional Associations
- Collection of Professional Association Links
- Gain Practical Experience
- In addition to your course projects, you can develop your résumé by obtaining practical experiences related to your career goals.
- SLIS Internship (S605)
- Student Jobs and Volunteer Opportunities
- Develop Skills
- Many employers value technology skills. Learn how to describe your skills. Learn new skills. Attend professional lectures/talks. Network with IU professionals.
- Free UITS - Technology Workshops
- Free Library Database Workshops
- Related Talk Series
- Learn about the Interview Process
- Know yourself. Know the organization. Invest in process. Read.
- Interview Tips and Links
- Explore Campus Resources - IU Bloomington
- Career Development Center
- Career Fairs - IU Bloomington
- Career Reference Collection (IU Libraries)
- Communication Rooms - IU Libraries - to make Skype calls for job interviews
- IU Alumni Association - Career Services Center
- Ask for Help
- Remember to meet with your SLIS faculty advisor. (Each SLIS student is assigned a faculty advisor at the point of admissions to the School.) Advisors can offer guidance about your professional career. Rhonda Spencer, SLIS Director of Admissions and Placement, is also available to review résumés and to answer questions.
