This week, Kim Dority’s information skills blog Infonista features a guest post written by Kelly Kowatch, co-author of The New Information Professional. In it, Kowatch helps you make the most of of your school’s career services by offering tips on preparing for a meeting with a career counselor. From “The Three Questions Your Career Counselor Wishes You’d Ask (While Your Still a Student!):

“You’re sitting in the lobby waiting for your name to be called. Your hands are sweaty, your heart is racing. Will you know the answers to their questions? Will you be a good fit for the position? You are nervous. Of course, you’ve spent a considerable amount of time preparing for this interview. You’ll be great in this situation. However, the one “interview” that you may not have spent enough time preparing for is your first meeting with your career counselor – and it never even crossed your mind to be nervous. You may not consider it an interview, but this really is your chance to be interviewed by – and interview – a professional who can make your future job search much more successful. And, just like an interview, both parties should get to ask question. The employer asks you questions about your qualifications; you ask questions to determine if it’s an ideal situation for you to work.”

-Kelly Kowatch, Infonista

Click here to read the full post and learn more about Infonista.

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We can’t wait for ALA 2011! Come to booth #2215 to receive a 20% discount and free shipping on all books throughout the conference. You’ll also have a chance to meet John Huber, author of the critically acclaimed Lean Library Management on Friday, June 24 between 6:00 – 7:00 pm.

See you in New Orleans!

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Now that computers and the Internet are a staple in most libraries, it is increasingly important for libraries to make sure they have the funding they need to continue to provide reliable electronic services. The E-Rate program helps fund these programs with substantial budget assistance. Writing a Winning Technology Plan for E-Rate Compliance will guide you through the process of drafting an E-Rate technology plan that will ensure that your library receives the funding it needs. From the press release:

“American Libraries recently reported that the government-subsidized E-Rate program is now offering at least $2.25 in fundingfor electronic services for public and school libraries. It is more important than everbefore for libraries to create compliant and concise technology plans for E-Rate inorder to continue providing services indispensable to so many patrons. Writing aWinning Technology Plan for E-Rate Compliance: A LITA Guide, to be co-publishedby Neal-Schuman Publishers and LITA on July 31, 2011, offers clear guidance forwriting an E-Rate technology plan that will help libraries receive funding and keeptechnology services thriving…”

Click here to find out more about this and other titles in Neal-Schuman’s press release database.

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Repair old, damaged, or worn books in your library with time-tested techniques. Artemis Bonadea has revised the second edition of Kenneth Lavender’s gold standard reference Book Repair to provide the most up-to-date information on preserving your collection. From the press release:

“Whether a book is rare, a first edition, or simply too costly to replace, knowledge of lasting repair techniques is vital for everybook collection. Book Repair: A How-To-Do-It Manual®, Second Edition Revised,to be published by Neal-Schuman Publishers on July 31, 2011, is the thoroughlyupdated edition of the book that has provided invaluable information for nearlytwo decades, guiding LIS professionals through the crucial process of mending old and damaged books…”

Click here to find out more about this and other titles in Neal-Schuman’s press release database.

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Join us in congratulating Gregory Hunter on his appointment as editor of the American Archivist! His three-year term begins January 1, 2011.

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