Resume Writing and Interviewing Techniques that Work, by Robert Newlen

Robert Newlen is one of the most delightful people you could ever meet. I had the pleasure of being introduced to him (virtually) back in August before moving to Washington, DC. After meeting Robert, I realized how connected we are through other friends and colleagues in the profession (Robert is a fellow librarian and head of the Legislative Relations for Congressional Research Services at the Library of Congress). Robert is : 1) professional librarian, 2) writer, 3) francophone, and 4) a bowler, among other things. He's quite witty, a charming and delightful person, very smart, and seems to have had a lot of life-learning experiences. His latest book,
Resume Writing and Interviewing Techniques that Work: A How-To-Do-It Manual for Librarians, is a fantastic guide for helping librarians find the "ideal library job". His book contains samples of résumés, along with tips on how to perform in interviews, how to dress, questions to ask, etiquette, and following up after the interview process.


(Click the title to order a copy of Robert's book)
Resume Writing and Interviewing Techniques that Work: A How-To-Do-It Manual for Librarians
By Robert Newlen (Neal-Schuman, Publisher)
1-55570-538-3 . 2006 . 8 1/2 x 11 . 206 pp.
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ALA Annual 2007, Washington, DC

ALA Conference, June 23-26, 2007 - Washington, DC

The 2007 American Library Association's Annual Conference will be held in Washington D.C., from June 21-27, 2007. The exhibits will be held June 23-26, 2007 in the Washington Convention Center, located at 801 Mount Vernon Place, NW.

Pre-conferences will be held June 21-22. Business, committee and Council meetings are primarily held June 22-27. Programs are held June 23-26.

For those of you who are interested in non-conference hotel accommodations, here are some suggestions:

Courtyard Marriott, Chinatown"Courtyard by Marriott Washington Convention Center has beautifully transformed the historic Riggs Bank Building into one of the most sought after Washington, DC hotels. Sharing a neighborhood with some of the city's finest restaurants, foremost businesses and government offices, you can easily walk to the Metro subway, famed museums and the Verizon Center."

Embassy Suites Hotel Washington, DC -Convention Center
"The newly-constructed Embassy Suites Washington DC Convention Center Hotel is conveniently located in Downtown Washington DC between the White House and the US Capitol - just 1.5 blocks from the new Washington DC Convention Center."

The Swiss Inn
"The Swiss Inn has accommodations for business travelers and families vacationing in Washington DC all with private baths. Many of our rooms in this renovated turn-of-the-century brownstone also include kitchenettes."

Hotel Monaco
"Sophisticated, stylish, warm and inviting describe the downtown luxury Hotel Monaco Washington DC, a Kimpton Hotel located within walking distance of the National Mall.
Hotel Monaco - among the best Washington DC boutique hotels - is located in Penn Quarter by the Verizon Center and Washington Convention Center in the heart of downtown."

Washington Plaza Hotel
"Being centrally located downtown, the Washington Plaza is just five blocks from both the White House and the Convention Center, and a short trek away from the National Mall's various museums."


Washington, D.C. Cool Hotels
Hotel Helix (between Dupont Circle and McPherson Square Metro stops)
Hotel Madera (Near Dupont Circle Metro)
Hotel Palomar (Near Dupont Circle Metro)
One Washington Circle Hotel (near Foggy Bottom Metro)
The Inn at Dupont Circle (Near Dupont Circle Metro)
Jury's Hotel, Dupont Circle (Near Dupont Circle Metro)
Omni Shoreham, Woodley Park (near Woodley Park Metro)
River Inn, Foggy Bottom (Near Foggy Bottom Metro)
DoubleTree, Foggy Bottom (Near Foggy Bottom Metro)


Links to other hotels
Foggy Bottom hotels
Dupont Circle Hotels
Hotels in Foggy Bottom

Libraries in the Digital Age - Lichen Rancourt and Casey Bisson

(photo courtesy of Lichen Rancourt)

My friend Lichen Rancourt and Casey Bisson had the privilege of being interviewed on New Hampshire's Public Radio show called The Front Porch. They talked about Libraries in the Digital Age (click for the audio).

They're working on a new program called Scriblio that will help libraries create a stronger online presence.

Lichen Rancourt is a Web Developer at the University of New Hampshire Library.

Casey Bisson is an information architect for Plymouth State University.

You can seee Lichen's blog at Remaining Relevant