Library Career Series- Archivist and Special Collections Librarian

Join us for the seventh video in the Library Career Path series where we interview librarians and library professionals from a wide variety of positions within the field so newcomers and seasoned librarians alike can learn more about the many career options available. This interview features Archivist and Special Collections Librarian, Deb Schiff, from the College of New Jersey.

Interviews will be posted biweekly to the NJLA Youtube Channel, so please like this video and subscribe to this channel to follow our Library Career Paths series!

Special thanks to Deb Schiff for taking the time to tell us the day to day operations of being a Archivist and Special Collections Librarian!

This series is sponsored by the Professional Development Committee of the New Jersey Library Association (NJLA). To learn more about the Professional Development Committee, please visit https://njlamembers.org/profdev

Another special thanks to Jessica Trujillo, former NJLA President, for suggesting this program to the Professional Development Committee.

If you have any questions, please contact [email protected]

Timecodes
0:00 - Introduction to Library Career Paths
0:26 - Librarian introduction
0:38- What Inspired You to Become a Librarian?
1:20- Was there something specific that pointed you in
the direction of becoming an archivist?
2:15 - Can you describe the interview process?
4:01 - Is there an asset that you possess which you believe may have helped you land your job?
4:58 - What is a typical work day for you?
6:27 - What skills/qualifications are required for your position? Do they match the skills/qualifications that you most use on a daily basis?
11:44- Do you have a favorite piece in your collection?
17:19 - What is the best thing about your job? What is your least favorite?
18:52 - What are your salary expectations & does your current job meet them?
21:30 - What advice do you have for new librarians or graduate students about to enter the field?
23:53 - What do the job prospects look like for your type of position?
26:44 - What has been your biggest challenge in this profession?
28:24 - Are there any accomplishments during your library career that you are particularly proud of?