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Connecting to the library community

There are an infinite number of ways to meet people who work in libraries in order to better understand how they obtained their job, their experience and education, and what they would suggest to you. The simplest approach is to find the library nearest you that somewhat matches the ultimate job you seek. You may even just use that approach as a starting point.

You may also locate library groups, who can provide valuable help, even though their purpose will likely be focused on a particular project area or association function. Below are several points to help you continue on your quest to come in contact with people who share your background and interests:

No clue where to start:

American Library Association's Office of Human Resource Development and Recruitment: hrdr@ala.org or 1-800-545-2433, ext. 4282

Current students and recent grads:

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