Allison Rand is an Instructional Design Librarian and subject liaison to the School of Communications at Illinois State University. She has previously worked in instruction, outreach, and reference. Allison received her BA from Emerson College and her MSLIS from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Allison’s work focuses on accessibility, mental health, and student engagement. She has written, spoken, and tweeted extensively about the LIS job market, and continues to engage in conversations about improving the job search experience for new graduates. In her free time, Allison enjoys gardening, cooking, and walking her two dogs. Follow her on Twitter. 

Recorded 2021-10-27