Library Science

• American Library Association (ALA)

  American Library Association (ALA) seeks to promote library service and librarianship. The ALA provides leadership for the development, promotion and improvement of library and information services and the profession of librarianship in order to enhance learning and ensure access to information for all.

• Association for Library and Information Science Education (ALISE)

  The Association for Library Information Science Education (ALISE) carries job announcements from institutional members under the following categories: Dean/Director Positions, Faculty Positions, Visiting/Summer Positions, and Other.

• Association of Research Libraries (ARL)

  ARL is a nonprofit organization of 123 research libraries at comprehensive, research-extensive institutions in the US and Canada that share similar research missions, aspirations, and achievements.

• BUBL

  A large collection of links to UK and US job and employment listings in he library and information science field. Listings are not restricted to academic positions.

• H-NET Job Guide

  An international consortium of scholars and teachers, H-Net creates and coordinates Internet networks with the common objective of advancing teaching and research in the arts, humanities, and social sciences.

• IFLA (The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions)

  IFLA is the leading international body representing the interests of library and information services and their users. It is the global voice of the library and information profession.

• Library and Information Technology Association (LITA)

  The Library and Information Technology Association is the leading organization reaching out across types of libraries to provide education and services for a broad membership. The membership includes new professionals, systems librarians, library administrators, library schools, vendors and anyone else interested in leading edge technology and applications for librarians and information providers.

• Library Job Postings on the Internet

  Sarah L. Johnson, Associate Professor of Library Services at Booth Library of Eastern Illinois University, maintains a collection of library science positions from around the country.

• LIS JobNet

  The UK-based Library Association publishes the fortnightly Library and Information Appointments which lists library advertisements by geographical location and employment sector. While the printed version is only available to Library Association members, the electronic version is freely available to the general public.

• LISjobs.com

  Provides career information for librarians and information professionals, including a wide variety of library-related employment resources. The site is entirely maintained by Rachel Singer Gordon; the job postings database is jointly maintained with Sarah Johnson.

• Professional Associations in the Information Sciences

  Compiled by San Jose State University's School of Library & Information, this site provides links to Internet sites maintained by various professional associations in the library and information sciences.