On-Demand Webcasts: Public Librarianship

Webcasts Matthew Colvin

Correctional Librarianship – Helping Change Lives One Book at a Time

Correctional Librarianship – Helping Change Lives One Book at a Time

Correctional librarianship can be a rewarding career path or career entry point for librarians seeking to use their skills to improve lives and/or work with underserved populations. But what, exactly, is correctional librarianship? Where might you work, and what work might you do? Find answers to these and other questions about correctional librarianship by joining San José State University alumnus Matthew Colvin, senior librarian for the Salinas Valley State Prison, as he shares his career expertise.

Webcasts Jesse Walker-Lanz

Insider Insights: How to Interview and Find Career Success in Public Libraries

Insider Insights: How to Interview and Find Career Success in Public Libraries

Public libraries offer a wide variety of career opportunities. The job duties may vary, but there are some common themes in terms of what hiring managers are looking for in strong job candidates. During this career development webcast, Jesse Walker-Lanz, library administrator and head of Adult and Digital Services at the County of Los Angeles Public Library, will share how public libraries can offer the key to your career success. He’ll cover the strengths and background the Los Angeles County Library values in potential hires and what to expect during the interview process. Prepare for some surprising insights!