This presentation will share the perspectives of three academic librarians (Annette Messell, JCU; Crystal Brunyee CDU; Thomas Reeson, ACU) who made the decision to move to regional universities as part of their career development. They will share reasons why they chose to move regionally for work, along with advice, cautions, and other helpful tips.

Each individual will be interviewed prior to the conference and their responses will be drawn together in themes to be presented and discussed. The interview questions will explore personal reasons for choosing regional work, the biggest challenges faced when moving  to a regional area, the career benefits of moving to a regional university for work, and advice for new librarians thinking about applying for these types of jobs.

This presentation is also an opportunity for those in management to reflect on ways for attracting staff to regional locations.

Sample interview questions:

What made you apply to a regional job?
What advice would you give to someone thinking about applying to a regional job?
What are the pros of applying to a regional job? Personal/Professional
What are the cons of applying to a regional job? Personal/Professional
How can regional libraries support librarians thinking about taking a job in the bush?