Diving into academic librarianship

I’m inquisitive by nature; I imagine a lot of librarians have this innate quality since we are hunters of information. As a result, I’ve always had an interest in academic librarianship. Teaching as an adjunct at William Paterson University and observing a literacy...

Write a blog post for SCARLA

Do you have an internship? Have you attended an event or workshop? Have an opinion about an issue? Write a blog post about it for SCARLA! We’re looking for people who have worked in an academic or research library to share their experiences and ideas. It’s...

Job Opportunity: Research Assistant

Yarimar Bonilla, professor in Anthropology and Caribbean Studies at Rutgers is looking for a research assistant. “I am seeking a research assistant to help in the completion of my manuscript, which focuses on French Caribbean History and Social Movements. I need...

Academic Interviews: Top 5 Takeaways

My previous post detailed the 2-day academic interview. Here are my top lessons learned. Be yourself. While being professional and informal is important, be sure to show your personality. Remember, you are not a robot; even if you are the most qualified candidate, you...