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GA Gabby Smith, MLS/MSEd. · Stacks & Side Hustles

10 Library Tasks You’re Probably Underselling on Your Resume

One of the biggest mistakes library and information professionals make isn’t a lack of skills but an underselling of their skills on their…

May 31, 2026 · 4 min read · 116 claps paywalled #career-development #personal-development #careers

10 Library Tasks You’re Probably Underselling on Your Resume

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GA Gabby Smith, MLS/MSEd. · Stacks & Side Hustles

Librarians Need to Stop Saying “I’m Just a Librarian”

One of the most common things I hear from librarians who are considering a career change has nothing to do with resumes, LinkedIn…

Jun 01, 2026 · 4 min read · 84 claps paywalled #careers #productivity #career-development

Librarians Need to Stop Saying “I’m Just a Librarian”

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GA Gabby Smith, MLS/MSEd. · Stacks & Side Hustles

Your LinkedIn Headline Is Wasting Valuable Real Estate

When people decide it’s time to update their LinkedIn profile, they usually start with their work experience.

Jul 10, 2026 · 3 min read · 54 claps paywalled #work #career-advice #careers

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GA Gabby Smith, MLS/MSEd. · Stacks & Side Hustles

Why Personal Branding Matters More Than Ever During an MLS Career Transition.

One of the biggest misconceptions I see among library and information professionals is the belief that a strong resume is enough to land a…

Jun 16, 2026 · 3 min read · 50 claps paywalled #career-change #career-development #personal-development

Why Personal Branding Matters More Than Ever During an MLS Career Transition.

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GA Gabby Smith, MLS/MSEd. · Stacks & Side Hustles

The Biggest Career Mistake Library Professionals Make Isn’t Their Resume

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Jun 10, 2026 · 2 min read · 50 claps paywalled #productivity #careers #career-advice

The Biggest Career Mistake Library Professionals Make Isn’t Their Resume

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GA Gabby Smith, MLS/MSEd. · Stacks & Side Hustles

The Best Careers for Librarians Who Love Research but Hate Public Service

One of the biggest assumptions people make about librarians is that we all enjoy working with the public.

Jul 15, 2026 · 3 min read · 50 claps paywalled #work #careers #career-advice

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GA Gabby Smith, MLS/MSEd. · Stacks & Side Hustles

Forget the Title. Focus on the Skills.

This week, I had several coaching conversations with librarians who are trying to transition out of library work.

Jun 04, 2026 · 3 min read · 34 claps paywalled #careers #career-development #career-change

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GA Gabby Smith, MLS/MSEd. · Stacks & Side Hustles

The Librarian Identity Crisis Nobody Talks About

One of the hardest parts of a career transition has nothing to do with resumes.

Jun 23, 2026 · 3 min read · 30 claps paywalled #careers #career-advice #career-change

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GA Gabby Smith, MLS/MSEd. · Stacks & Side Hustles

I Stopped Trying to Get Rich, and My Finances Finally Started Working

Most people don’t have a money problem. They have a systems problem. This is the shift that fixed mine.

Apr 30, 2026 · 3 min read · 25 claps paywalled #money #personal-finance #productivity

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GA Gabby Smith, MLS/MSEd. · Stacks & Side Hustles

The Economy Is Fine. So Why Does Everyone I Know Feel Broke?

Every time I open social media or turn on the news, I’m told the economy is doing great.

Jun 14, 2026 · 3 min read · 10 claps paywalled #society #job-market #economics

The Economy Is Fine. So Why Does Everyone I Know Feel Broke?

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GA Gabby Smith, MLS/MSEd. · Stacks & Side Hustles

The Biggest Lie MLS Professionals Tell Themselves About Their Careers

One of the most common things I hear from MLS professionals isn’t that they hate being librarians. It’s that they feel stuck.

Jul 09, 2026 · 3 min read · 10 claps paywalled #careers #career-advice #career-change

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GA Gabby Smith, MLS/MSEd. · Stacks & Side Hustles

The Interview Framework That Helped Me Stop Rambling and Start Getting Results

One of the biggest mistakes people make during interviews isn’t that they don’t have enough experience. It’s that they don’t know how to…

Jul 01, 2026 · 3 min read · 2 claps paywalled #career-advice #career-change #career-development

The Interview Framework That Helped Me Stop Rambling and Start Getting Results

GA Gabby Smith, MLS/MSEd. · Stacks & Side Hustles

Why “Assisted Patrons” Is One of the Weakest Resume Bullets You Can Write

There are certain resume bullet points I can almost guarantee I’ll see whenever I review an MLS professional’s resume.

Jul 10, 2026 · 3 min read · 1 claps paywalled #work #librarianship #career-advice

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GA Gabby Smith, MLS/MSEd. · Stacks & Side Hustles

Research isn’t a library skill. It’s a business skill.

Ask almost any MLS professional what their strongest skill is, and chances are research will be near the top of the list.

Jul 12, 2026 · 3 min read · 1 claps paywalled #work #careers #career-advice

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GA Gabby Smith, MLS/MSEd. · Stacks & Side Hustles

I Created a Resume Translation Dictionary for Library Professionals

For years, I’ve watched talented library professionals talk themselves out of opportunities they were qualified for.

Jun 06, 2026 · 1 min read · 0 claps paywalled #resume-writing #career-change #careers

I Created a Resume Translation Dictionary for Library Professionals

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GA Gabby Smith, MLS/MSEd. · Stacks & Side Hustles

So… What Can You Actually Do With an MLS?

One of the most frustrating conversations I see online is the constant debate over whether an MLS is “worth it.” Usually, the discussion…

May 28, 2026 · 2 min read · 0 claps paywalled #career-advice #personal-development #careers

So… What Can You Actually Do With an MLS?

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GA Gabby Smith, MLS/MSEd. · Stacks & Side Hustles

Career Transitions Are Harder Than Ever.

One of the most common objections I hear when I talk about career transitions is this:

Jun 14, 2026 · 3 min read · 0 claps paywalled #society #economics #jobs

GA Gabby Smith, MLS/MSEd. · Stacks & Side Hustles

10 High-Paying Jobs for MLS Professionals That Aren’t Librarian Positions

One of the most common questions I get from MLS professionals is surprisingly simple.

Jul 13, 2026 · 4 min read · 0 claps paywalled #work #careers #career-advice

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GA Gabby Smith, MLS/MSEd. · Stacks & Side Hustles

Imposter Syndrome Keeps More Librarians Stuck Than the Job Market Does

One of the first things I notice when talking with MLS professionals who want to change careers is how quickly they disqualify themselves.

Jul 15, 2026 · 4 min read · 0 claps paywalled #work #careers #career-advice

GA Gabby Smith, MLS/MSEd. · Stacks & Side Hustles

How to Answer “Tell Me About Yourself” When You’re Leaving Libraries

There isn’t a single interview question that seems to make those doing a career change panic more than “Tell me about yourself.”

Jul 12, 2026 · 3 min read · 0 claps paywalled #work #careers #career-advice

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GA Gabby Smith, MLS/MSEd. · Stacks & Side Hustles

Your budget should match your stress level

Most budgeting advice assumes you are functioning at full emotional capacity.

May 06, 2026 · 3 min read · 0 claps paywalled #money #financial-planning #self-improvement

Your budget should match your stress level

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GA Gabby Smith, MLS/MSEd. · Stacks & Side Hustles

I Lost My Job in March and Finally Started the Coaching Business I Kept Putting Off

If I’m being honest, I probably should’ve started my coaching business a while ago.

May 24, 2026 · 2 min read · 0 claps paywalled #career-coaching #life-coaching #productivity

I Lost My Job in March and Finally Started the Coaching Business I Kept Putting Off

GA Gabby Smith, MLS/MSEd. · Stacks & Side Hustles

Stop Looking for Permission to Leave Libraries

One of the most interesting patterns I’ve noticed while talking with MLS professionals is that very few people ask me whether they have the…

Jul 13, 2026 · 3 min read · 0 claps paywalled #work #careers #career-advice

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GA Gabby Smith, MLS/MSEd. · Stacks & Side Hustles

Stop Treating Your Job Like a Personality Trait

I believe someone sold us the biggest lie: that we must find one thing and attach our entire identity to it forever.

May 24, 2026 · 3 min read · 0 claps paywalled #financial-planning #financial-literacy #money

GA Gabby Smith, MLS/MSEd. · Stacks & Side Hustles

The Biggest Resume Mistake Librarians Make Isn’t What You Think

If you’re an MLS professional who has been applying for jobs outside of libraries with little success, you have probably wondered whether…

Jul 07, 2026 · 3 min read · 0 claps paywalled #career-advice #career-change #resume-writing