Placement Center

The Placement Center, coordinated by the ALA Office for Human Resource Development and Recruitment, posts job openings and information.  The center will be located in Room 213/214 of the Washington State Trade and Convention Center.

Hours of Operation:
Friday, March 13, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Saturday, March 14, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Open House
Friday, March 13, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

There will be an Open House in the Placement Center where representatives from  academic institutions will have an opportunity to showcase the quality of life at their institutions.  Staff will be able to discuss various aspects of campus and community life —the things that make your institution unique such as arts, music, sports and recreational activities, cultural facilities, the work environment, etc.— without necessarily talking about specific jobs.

Institutions interested in participating should contact Placement Service Manager, Beatrice Calvin at bcalvin@ala.org or 800/545-2433 ext. 4280. 

Computers and Other Resources
There will be several computers available in the Placement Center for viewing and/or  posting available positions.

There will also be a wide variety of resources on job-hunting topics such as interviewing, salary negotiation, writing resumes, etc. 

Job Seekers

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

Registration is not required to view job information.  However, it is recommended. There is no cost to register.  Registration will give employers access to your resume  information.  It will also allow you to send employers messages and have your resume automatically attached to messages.  Employers will also be able to contact you within the JobLIST environment. 

Attendance at the conference is not required to use JobLIST.  However, if you do plan to attend the ACRL National Conference, be sure to check the box to indicate this on your information so that employers will know to look for you at the conference.  An asterisk next to an employer will indicate if they will be conducting interviews at the conference.

If you need help getting your resume polished off, stop by the Placement Center while you are at conference.  Resume critiquing service will be provided to conference attendees. The service is also free.

Employers

Employers who want to post available positions, should place an on-line ad on JobLIST.  Rates vary depending on the size of your ad, and are listed on the site.

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

Once your ad is active, you will be able to review resumes and contact job seekers within the JobLIST environment.  If you plan to attend the conference, you can contact candidates in advance to schedule interviews.

Employers who want to use the on-site interviewing facilities must have an active online 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 see Placement Center staff for table assignment.  You should be prepared to give the candidate's name, day and time of the interview. 

For more information, or if you have questions, concerns, or need help contact Placement Service Manager, Beatrice Calvin at bcalvin@ala.org or 800/545-2433 ext. 4280.