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
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Skills
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