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Practical guidance, insight, and strategies for library and information professionals who want to work in academic libraries and higher education.Covering every stage of the academic library job search-from identifying job ads and preparing to apply through interviewing, negotiating, and onboarding-this book is especially useful for library school graduates, those transitioning from other library ... Read more

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