If you’re wondering which LIS Job Board has the most beautiful header image, look no further. I’m pleased to present to you the Pacific Northwest Library Association Job Board.
What is it? Please give us your elevator speech!
The PNLA Jobs page is the place to look for library jobs in the Pacific Northwest- this includes the United States and Canada. The PNLA Jobs page also has a spot for library jobs which are not located in the Pacific Northwest.
When was it started? Why was it started?
I’m not sure of when it was started, but the form I have has entries that go back to 2018. My guess is that it was started because there was a need to promote and advertise library jobs in the Pacific Northwest.
Who runs it?
Ilana Kingsley is the Webperson for PNLA and updates the PNLA Jobs page on a regular basis.
Are you a “career expert”? What are your qualifications?
Nope. I’m the Web Librarian for the University of Alaska Fairbanks Rasmuson Library. I have a MLS and MEd.
Who is your target audience?
Folks in the Pacific Northwest who are looking for job opportunities.
What’s the best way to use your site? Should users consult it daily? Or as needed? Should they already know what they need help with, or can they just noodle around?
Listings are posted on a weekly basis. If you’re seeking employment, or just want to get a taste of what library jobs are out there, your best bet is to consult the PNLA Jobs page weekly).
Jobs are removed from the page the day after their closing date. For positions that are open until filled, I check the links weekly to see if the job ad is still active.
Does your site provide:
√ Job Listings
√ Links
Do you charge for anything on your site?
No. Listings are free for PNLA members. We don’t charge for non-PNLA members, but donations are welcome.
What are your standards for job listings (e.g., must include salary)?
On the PNLA jobs form we ask for the job title, the employer, the state/province, a working link to the position announcement, the closing date if applicable, and other relevant comments that the webperson would need to know in order to post the link.
For those who are unable to use the Google form, email the PNLA webperson directly at webmaster@pnla.org
Jobs ads posted to the page must be related to the library profession.
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