I’m a reference/research librarian that needs to find full time work. Could someone give me some advice or suggestions of where to look?
So I’ve included my resume to give an exhaustive list of what I’ve done and can do. But to give a quick run down I’ve worked in public libraries and then from 2022-2026 I worked in a lot of accounting and financial environments as a reference and/or research librarian.
I was laid off January of this year and just last week I was able to get a part time job at a library as a reference librarian. Given that even with me omitting and heavily rewording my resume I got turned down from jobs at grocery stores and even Walmart, I’m grateful to finally be working again. But the pay is a fraction of what my previous job provided and I’m only guaranteed 20 hours max each week. So I really need to eventually get a full time job somewhere else.
I will note, I am on the East Coast and right now I can’t afford to relocate for a job.
Based off of my resume what library role(s) besides reference or research that might be a good fit for me to look into? I’ve been applying to school and college libraries but I think my lack of experience with working with children or being in supervisory roles is not helping my case.
I’m also open to alternatives like corporate settings, library vendors or publishers. I try and keep an eye out for postings at Ebsco, Ingram, and Jstor but if you have any other suggestions I’m all ears.
Thank you to anybody who read this far!