Is there a fee if I submit my resume?
There is no fee to the candidate for any of our services.

How can I submit my resume?
You can register online, or you can send us an email with your resume as an attachment. We prefer Word.

My resume is really old; can you help me update it?
Our recruiting staff is more than happy to work with you to update or revise your resume. We prefer to spend some time talking with you to learn as much as possible about your background. We are often surprised that candidates possess skills or experience that they don't always show on their resumes.

What happens after I submit my resume?
We receive your resume, key it into our database, and send you a confirming email. If there is a specific position that you are applying for, you should feel free to contact us at any time. We will call you after reviewing your resume and deciding you would be a good fit in a certain position.

I submitted my resume but I didn't hear from you.
Don't be shy — call or email us. We get hundreds of resumes every day and do our best to keep up with all of them. There are email glitches sometimes and we don' t receive it. Please don't take it personally, we do want to hear from you!

If I become an outsourced employee of LAC, will I receive benefits?
Library Associates Companies offers benefits (medical, dental and vision care insurance) to all regular (non temporary) full-time employees. We have an extensive packet of information that we send to you, including an employee manual, 401K enrollment forms, and other information. We have an Employee Only link on our website that is our communications vehicle for all employees, but is especially useful for those who are not located near to our administrative offices in California, Colorado and Maryland.

What types of positions does LAC typically have available?
Most of our positions involve working with information in a variety of forms:
• print
• digital media
• photographs
• memorabilia
• documents
• journals
• books
• manuscripts
• correspondence
We are looking for individuals with backgrounds in any aspects of knowledge economy and information management, including:
• Librarians
• Library technicians
• Researchers/analyst
• Reference staff
• Cataloging/technical services
• Systems librarians
• Information architects
• Content/portal managers
• Knowledge managers
• Competitive intelligence specialist
• Digital library developers
• Taxonomists/indexers
• Editors/writers
• Information specialist
• Sales and marketing staff in information vendor organizations

Who are LAC’s clients and what types of industries are they in?
Library Associates Companies clients come to us from many industries and fields. We have relationships with a variety of organizations in numerous industries including:
• High-tech, new media/Internet companies
• Content providers and aggregates
• Publishers
• Law firms
• Fortune 500 corporations
• Government agencies
• Nonprofit organizations
• Museums
• Academic institutions
• Hospitals
• Pharmaceutical companies
• Investment firms
• Consultancies
• Professional service firms

Why do I have a hard time finding a job?
In order to be a successful job-seeker, you must first create an effective job search strategy. A successful job search strategy includes:
• Developing relationships through networking, referrals, informational interviewing, and recruiters who get you closer to that job.
• Design and implement a plan that includes setting specific and obtainable goals, daily and weekly action steps, and a system to track progress.
• Don’t give up or let the fear of rejection letters and unreturned calls get in your way.
• Seek support from people who care about your progress and who help you develop the tools you need to land that job.
Library Associates Companies can help you with every step in your job search.

I only want to work a couple of hours or days a week. Does Library Associates Companies have any potential positions for me?
Library Associates Companies often has part-time, one- or two-day a week positions. Please check our job board or call one of our recruiters for part time opportunities.

I am only interested in working as a consultant or independent contractor. How can Library Associates Companies help me?
Library Associates Companies works with consultants and independent contractors to provide services to our clients. Individuals working as independent contractors do not receive any benefits and no employer’s or other taxes are withheld.

Does Library Associates Companies support continual education and/or tuition reimbursement?
With prior approval from management, Library Associates Companies will reimburse eligible employees with one or more years of continuous service for the cost of professional memberships, job-related seminars, workshops, conferences, and credit classes/seminars upon successful completion. Reimbursement for educational assistance and professional development is up to $1,000.00 in a calendar year.

Will working for an outsourcing company, like Library Associates Companies help or hurt my career?
Outsourcing has become standard in many industries. In the library field many companies or organizations wish to maintain a library but wish to turn over the hiring, payroll and administrative functions to a Company that has the credentials to provide these services. We have been successful in outsourcing many libraries. The employee works onsite and is directly supervised by someone in the company who has contracted with Library Associates. Library Associates pays salary, benefits and works in tandem with the company in terms of performance reviews or any problems or concerns that may arise. So, on a resume an employee can state they worked for X company but the library was managed by Library Associates. In our experience, this has never impeded a candidate from a career change.

I don’t want my current employers to find out that I am looking for a job. How discreet is Library Associates Companies?
Library Associates always asks a candidate if it is acceptable to contact a current employer for a reference. Unless the candidate gives us express approval, we only contact those previous employers or other references that have been sanctioned by the candidate

What if I still have questions about employment opportunities at Library Associates Companies?
If you still have questions and want to know more, please contact us at info@libraryassociates.com.