In an effort to provide a more cohesive service, the American Library Association has been working to unite all of its employment sources.   These efforts were realized over the last year with the unveiling of our new job site, JobLIST.  It is designed to give employers and job seekers access to information on a year-round basis. 

Because JobLIST is now fully operational, the Placement Service will no longer have its own independent job-listing site.   Job postings will now have to be placed on JobLIST at www.joblist.ala.org, and will be based on the rates  listed on the site.

We will continue to provide on site interviewing facilities, as well as career guidance workshops at the ALA conferences.

The Placement Center will be located in the convention center, and will operate during the following days and times at the 2008 ALA Annual Conference in Anaheim, CA:

Job seekers should now register and search for jobs on the JobLIST web page.  All services are still free to job seekers. 

There is no cost to register.  Registration is not required to view job information.  However, it is to the job seeker's advantage to do so.  It will give registered employers access to your resume information.  It will also allow for direct communication between you and the employer.

There will be an orientation for job seekers on Friday, June 27, 2008 from 11:30am to 12:00 Noon in the Placement Center.

If you need help getting your resume polished off, stop by the Placement Center while you are at conference.  The New Members Round Table provide resume critiquing service to conference attendees.  The service is free.

There will also be a number of free workshops on interviewing, resumes, cover letters, etc.  Check on the Tips & Tricks page of JobLIST for the dates, times, and locations.

If you are not quite sure where your career is headed, or if you would like to make a move but just are not quite sure what to do next, you will want to sign up for time to talk with our professional career coach.  She will be in the Placement Center and available on Saturday and Sunday of the Annual Conference. 

Employers who want to post job positions, should now post them on JobLIST.

Employers who want to review resumes of registered job seekers must have an active online ad on JobLIST.    

Employers who want to use the on-site interviewing facilities must have an active ad placed on JobLIST at the time you schedule an interview.  To schedule interview space, you should first confirm the date and time of your interviews with candidates.  Then contact Placement staff for table assignment.  You can call Beatrice Calvin at 800/545-2433 ext. 4280 or send an email to bcalvin@ala.org. You should be prepared to give the candidate's name, day and time of the interview.   You may also go to the Placement Center (starting Friday, 6/27) to get a table assignment.

Employers who want to have a booth on site in the Placement Center should complete the space reservation form and fax it to 312/280-3256. The cost of a booth remains at $625.00.    Please review the form for information on what's included in this fee.

There will be an orientation for employers on Friday, June 27, 2008 from 11:00am to 11:30am. in the Placement Center.

If you're interested in volunteering to work in the Placement Center,  send an e-mail to ALA Placement volunteer coordinator at  placementvolunteer@ala.org.