Student Resources
Careers
The USF School of Information is committed to assisting students find gainful employment to our students. We work with community partners and libraries across the US to share job postings and collect statistical data on placement for USF Graduates. For more information on the the types of careers available to you as a USF School of Information graduate please review the following information.
Finding a job before and after you have graduated can be a stressful time. Many factors might impact the availability of positions: e.g., the type of library or information agency you might be hoping to work in; whether you wish to remain local or move to another state; and trends in particular sectors. While you are earning your degree we recommend regular contact with your faculty advisor or other faculty members and professionals (e.g., alumni) familiar with your area interest. Also, it is helpful if you are able to find work in the field through paraprofessional jobs, internships, and even volunteer work. This can build up your resume and make you more marketable. Lastly, remember that your MLIS degree is valuable in sectors other than libraries, wherever an information professional is needed, so think creatively when seeking your first professional job.
In addition to looking at the websites that are listed below, also consider searching the website of the specific place you may hope to work (such as a county school system, or university library) since you might catch a job posting earlier than when it might appear on other sites. Here are some links to job websites that will help you with your search:
Library Job Websites
ALA JobLIST
American Association of Law Libraries Career Center
Archives Gig
ARLIS/NA Joblist (Art Libraries)
Drexel Job Search Tool (Library and Health Informatics)
Florida Library Jobs
HigherEd Jobs (Academic)
I Need A Library Job (national and international)
Lib Journal Job Zone
Medical Library Association (MLS) Careers
Special Library Association Career Center
USAJobs (federal/government)
International Library Job Websites
ALA International Library Jobs
Canadian Library Association
Helpful Tip Websites
Hiring Librarians
INALJ Articles
Mr. Library Dude: Nailing the Job Interview
Open Cover Letters
College@Home
Finding employment before and after you have graduated can be stressful. Many factors can impact the availability of positions such as whether you wish to remain local and trends in particular sectors. While you are earning your degree, we recommend regular contact with your faculty advisor or other faculty members and professionals (e.g., alumni) familiar with your area of interest. Also, it is helpful if you are able to find employment in the field through paraprofessional jobs, internships, and even volunteer work. This can build up your resume and make you more marketable.
In addition to looking at the websites that are listed below, also consider searching the website of your desired specific location since you might encounter a job posting earlier than when it might appear on other sites. Below are some links to employment-related websites that will help you with your search.
CAREERS
Intelligence Analyst
Cyber Intelligence Analyst
Senior Intelligence Analyst
Intelligence Planner
Cyber Intelligence Planner
Senior Intelligence Planner
Intelligence Officer
Senior Intelligence Officer
Network Analyst
INTELLIGENCE STUDIES JOB WEBSITES
USAJobs (federal/government)
U.S. Intelligence Community Careers
Central Intelligence Agency
Handshake
The School of Information has started using an exciting new tool called Handshake. Handshake allows you to search for jobs on a regional, national and local level. All current USF students and alumni are eligible to use Handshake. For more information please visit USF Career Services.
Employers: Please set up an account before you can use the Handshake system. If you need assistance setting up an account or have questions about the handshake system please contact Career Services by submitting a ticket by clicking “Contact Support” in the top right hand corner.