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Is it ever appropriate to include a previously-written paper in an academic librarian position application package? I have a well-written paper that is completely germane for the position, and I believe it would show my strength as a writer, my knowledge of the subject area, and would demonstrate that I could be successful in engaging in scholarly activities in the position. However, is including a paper with the application materials something that is just "not done"? Would it be frowned upon by the search committee?
This is my first time out of an LIS program applying for librarian jobs, and would appreciate any advice or feedback. I apologize if this is a silly question.
Thanks in advance!
Erin Grant
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I'm not an academic librarian, so I can't say if it is "not done" or not, but including a complete paper does seem a bit extreme. If this is something that has been published somewhere, just cite it in your resume, and if you want draw particular attention to it, mention it in your cover letter. If it's not published in a journal or elsewhere "official," then just find an appropriate space to publish it online and include a link. If you let them know it's available & they are interested, they will seek it out.
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You should certainly include mention of this paper in your CV, if you are in process of trying to publish it or have already had it published. But if it's a paper for an LS class that you're not going to do anything with, I wouldn't bother. There are other ways--especially your cover letter--that are better places to emphasize your strengths for the position.
I suppose if it's a tenure-track position, and they're very interested in you as a scholar, it might be relevant. Most search committees, though, already have a lot to read, and you'll be lucky if they do more than a cursory reading of your cover letter and resume.
I do think that unless you are asked for this paper, sending it would call attention to yourself in a negative way and make it seem like you didn't understand what application materials were requested.
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Thank you for the feedback! I appreciate the help and will not include the paper (it was just for a class, not published, fyi). Thanks again!
Erin
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Does your school have an electronic portfolio that you can use?I get a little thrill every time I write at the end of a cover letter "Please visit my online portfolio at....." OK, here it is http://portfolio.du.edu/dbriel I usually remove the hyperlink, and ALWAYS check my entries a lot... I found LinkSky on C-net and really like it. That could be used to make your very own website....
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