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TLA Career Center
A Dedicated Platform for Employers and Job Seekers
The Texas Library Association has partnered with YM Careers to launch the TLA Career Center, designed as a dedicated resource for job seekers and employers in the library industry. The TLA Career Center is your one-stop platform dedicated to supporting your career journey or building your new team.
The TLA Career Center offers a more robust system to help employers streamline their recruitment efforts and for job seekers to be more efficient in finding targeted library positions.
It’s easy to get started to create an account as an employer to purchase job postings or as a job seeker to utilize career center resources.
- Employers: How to Setup an Account for an Employer
- Employers: How to Post a Job
- Job Seekers: Setup an Account and Search for Job
TLA Career Center FAQ and Support
If you need assistance or have feedback about this service, call YM Careers at 860-437-5700, email customer service at clientserv(at)yourmembership.com, or visit their support center.
FAQ’s for Job Seekers
What is the new TLA Career Center and how does it benefit me?
The Career Center is designed to provide you with a better overall experience through a modern design and an intuitive interface.
For job seekers:
- Search and apply to the best library jobs at organizations that value your credentials.
- Upload your anonymous resume so employers can contact you, but you maintain control of your information and choose to whom you release your information.
- Receive an alert every time a job becomes available that matches your personal profile, skills, interests, and preferred location(s).
- Access career resources and job searching tips and tools
Do I need to create a new login to use the Career Center?
You do not need to create a login to search through the job board, however, you will need to create a login to post a job or to save searches, upload resumes, create job alerts, etc.
- Your login will not be linked to your TLA membership account.
- View this video: Job Seeker – How to setup your account
What types of jobs can I find on the TLA Career Center?
Library and library related professions including: Administration and Management, Public and User Services, Technical Services Education and Instruction, Special Collections and Archives and more!
Can I save job searches or receive job alerts?
To create a job alert, login to your Job Seeker account, click on “Job Alerts” in the Job Seeker navigation. Then Create a New Job Alert by adding filters such as: keywords, location, workplace type, job function, state.
What resources are available to help me with my job search?
As a jobseeker, the TLA Career Center allows you to:
- Access to relevant course content to assist with career development
- Create Job Alerts and receive an email each time a job matching your specified criteria becomes available.
- Job search tips
- Materials to help you prepare for job interviews
How do I upload my resume to the Career Center?
- Login to your TLA Career account. If this is your first time using the TLA Career Center, you will need to create an account first.
- Hover over the “Job Seekers” tab in the top navigation and then click “Manage Resumes”.
- Then, click “Upload Resumes”, choose the file from your files and click “Upload Resume”. You also upload cover letters and other supporting documents.
- Complete your resume by filling in each section. Employers will find your resume using the information you enter below. The more information you fill in, the more searchable your resume becomes.
- At the very bottom of your resume, you have the option to “Make my resume public and searchable by employers” by clicking the checkbox before clicking “Save My Resume”.
Can I purchase professional resume writing services?
- When uploading your resume, you have the option to submit your resume for review to a free professional resume service we’ve partnered with TopResume.
- Toggle this option to Yes and continue with uploading your resume.
- After you click “Save my Resume” you’ll receive and update on the status of your review. Allow 2-3 business days to receive your professional resume review. You will receive an initial email from Top Resume where you can track your progress.
How can I track the jobs I've applied for?
- Login to your TLA Job Seeker account, click on the “My Account” tab in the Job Seeker navigation menu.
- Scroll down to “My Job Applications” to view your current open job applications. Underneath that will be any jobs you’ve saved but haven’t applied to yet.
Can I link my Career Center profile to my social media accounts?
Yes, you can link your career center profile with Facebook or LinkedIn.
What should I do if I see inappropriate content or job postings?
Please contact TLA directly at tla(at)txla.org.
FAQ’s for Employers
What payment methods are accepted for job postings?
TLA Career Center accepts all major credit cards or purchase orders. View the checkout process here.
What is the new TLA Career Center and how does it benefit me?
The Career Center is designed to provide you with a better overall experience through a modern design and an intuitive interface.
For employers:
- Post your jobs, or your organization’s jobs, where the most qualified library will find and apply to them.
- Promote your jobs directly to Texas Library Association job seekers via our exclusive Job Flash email.
- Search the resume database and contact qualified candidates proactively.
- Expose your job postings to a larger audience.
Do I need to create a new login to use the Career Center?
Yes, to post a job to the job board you do need to create a login. This will not be linked to your TLA membership account.
View this video: How to Setup an Account for an Employer
What types of jobs can I post on the TLA Career Center?
Library and library related professions including: Administration and Management, Public and User Services, Technical Services Education and Instruction, Special Collections and Archives and more!
Is there any free job posting options available?
No, there are no free job posting options available in the TLA Career Center. Pricing begins at $49 for a 30-day post.
What is the cost for posting a job on the Career Center?
Job posts begin at $49, however, optional features can be added at additional costs. Click here to view our pricing.
How long will my job posting be active on the site?
Job posts will be active starting at 30 days. The option to renew for another 30 days will be provided towards the end of your job posts for a lower price.
How do I edit or update my job posting?
Login to your account. Click on “My Jobs” and click “Edit”.
Can I purchase resumes from job seekers?
Yes, employers can purchase resumes from job seekers starting at $15 a resume.
NOTE: Texas Library Association (TLA) is not responsible for the content or accuracy of these job postings. TLA has the legal right to reject any job posting or advertising that it deems inappropriate for any reason, including, but not limited to the failure of a posting or ad to comply with the written guidelines, the substantive complaint by any member regarding the business or ethical practices of the entity advertising a job opening or seeking to purchase ad space, or based on the investigation conducted by the Association itself.
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