Getting Local: What Recruiters Need to Know

What racial/ethnic communities are represented in your community?
	In general


	Among library patrons


	In the undergraduate population

	
How does the regional picture differ from your local area?
	Metropolitan area


    Statewide


	Neighboring states


What are the educational opportunities for library careers in your area?
	Resident accredited MLS programs


	Distance learning MLS programs 


	Other 


What potential employment opportunities exist? Who are the employers?
	Public libraries, library systems


	School libraries, academic libraries


	Special (corporate, government) libraries


Review your responses to the above and note the following
(1) where you need more information 
(2) individuals or organizations that you can contact for more 
information and/or to join your recruiting effort

Finding the "Hot" Spots....and the hotshots

List (by name) the "highest return" places in your community 
to target your recruiting efforts?
	High schools, vocational schools



	Community colleges, colleges and universities



	Libraries, other employers



	Job fairs, employment services



	Government/community agencies



	Other



Who can you enlist to help?
	Personal network (friends, co-workers)





	Professional network (professional associations, state library, library educators)





	Groups and organizations with ties to the target recruiting community