Recruiting, Hiring, & On-Boarding Non-MLS Liaison Librarians: A Case Study

A case study of how the University of Oklahoma Libraries recruited, hired, and then on-boarded three Science Liaison Librarians who held advanced subject degrees but no Masters in Library Science. This study provides suggestions for modifying job postings, interview processes, and on-boarding to app...

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Published in:Library leadership & management 2022-03, Vol.36 (1), p.1-16
Main Authors: Robbins, Sarah, Curry, Claire, Schilling, Amanda, Tweedy, B N
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Academic libraries
Candidates
Case studies
Collection management
Committees
Employment
Graduate students
Interviews
Liaison work
Librarians
Library management
Library science
Professional development
Scholarly communication
Skills
Subject specialists
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Summary:A case study of how the University of Oklahoma Libraries recruited, hired, and then on-boarded three Science Liaison Librarians who held advanced subject degrees but no Masters in Library Science. This study provides suggestions for modifying job postings, interview processes, and on-boarding to appeal to non-MLS subject experts and to fully inform them of the scope of liaison work.
ISSN:1945-8851
1945-886X
DOI:10.5860/llm.v36i1.7490