Careers Resources

Careers Resources

Information and Library Management

Prospects Profile: Academic Librarian

Detailed information on a specific job role from the Prospects website. Information is available on the activities of the role, salary, conditions, entry requirements, training, career development, typical employers/vacancy sources, case studies, contacts and resources.

Prospects Profile: Archivist

Detailed information on a specific job role from the Prospects website. Information is available on the activities of the role, salary, conditions, entry requirements, training, career development, typical employers/vacancy sources, case studies, contacts and resources.

Prospects Profile: Careers Information Manager

Detailed information on a specific job role from the Prospects website. Information is available on the activities of the role, salary, conditions, entry requirements, training, career development, typical employers/vacancy sources, case studies, contacts and resources.

Prospects Profile: Information Officer

Detailed information on a specific job role from the Prospects website. Information is available on the activities of the role, salary, conditions, entry requirements, training, career development, typical employers/vacancy sources, case studies, contacts and resources.

Prospects Profile: Public Librarian

Detailed information on a specific job role from the Prospects website. Information is available on the activities of the role, salary, conditions, entry requirements, training, career development, typical employers/vacancy sources, case studies, contacts and resources.

Prospects Profile: Records Manager

Detailed information on a specific job role from the Prospects website. Information is available on the activities of the role, salary, conditions, entry requirements, training, career development, typical employers/vacancy sources, case studies, contacts and resources.

Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP)

Professional body which also publishes job vacancies and training opportunities on the website.

CILIP Graduate Training Opportunities

Graduate trainee posts are generally for 1 year in duration and offer useful work experience prior to studying for a postgraduate qualification. View current opportunities from the link below.

Information Professional Jobs (CILIP)

Recruitment website maintained by CILIP, listing the latest opportunities in the information and library sector.

Archives and Records Association (ARA)

Professional organisation representing the record-keeping sector. The Careers section of their website as information on career options, training and work experience.

National Records of Scotland

Website includes information on record keeping and conservation as well as links to a number of archives.

National Archives

Website of the largest archives in the UK. Includes a portal to archive resources in the UK as well as articles on current issues and projects.

Liverpool University Centre for Archive Studies (LUCAS)

Provides postgraduate courses in archives. Website includes useful information on archives and records management.

Society of Indexers

Find out about what indexing is and how to train to become an indexer.

Society of Genealogists

Membership organisation for those working in Genealogy or with an interest in the field. The site contains information on events, publications and the catalogue of the Society's library in London.

Genealogy resources

Comprehensive guide for getting started in Genealogy.

Archives and Records Association

Promotes care and preservation of archives. Includes useful information on training, accredited courses and publishes a list of paid and voluntary work placements.

Insitute of Heraldic and Genealogical Studies

Information on a career and qualifications in genealogy as well as events and research advice.

British and Irish Association of Law Librarians (BIALL)

Represents the interests of legal information professionals in the UK and the Republic of Ireland. Their website has useful information on career opportunities in this area.

Heraldry Society examinations

Details of examinations set by the Heraldry Society which lead to the society's diploma qualification.

Discover! Creative Careers

Links to information on a wide range of careers in the creative industries.

Working with Words: Alumni stories

This booklet has been created to showcase a range of careers built on words and writing. It features case studies of Aberdeen graduates.