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With the Thanksgiving holiday slowing the week down, we know you're looking forward to some days off to catch up on work and reading. Right?

Well, maybe you don't have time to catch up on ALL your reading, but don't worry. We've pulled together 5 great new resources and articles so that you can spend more time eating turkey and less time figuring out what news you've missed last week!

1. Networking strategies for academics, for professionals leaving academia. With job opportunities and funding declining, it's not surprising that many academics are starting to consider alternative careers outside institutional walls. That said, many who are looking to make this switch struggle to make connections and network within new circles. This article in this week's Inside Higher Ed highlights five recommendations for academics looking to make the switch.
2. Understanding the politics of the hiring process. Dean Dad at the Chronicle adds his thoughts to a post from Profgrrrrl discussing the hiring process from the perspective of those who participate in the hiring committee process. Applying for a job in higher ed? Definitely check out these posts for a good insider look.
3. Resources and online search tools for educators. Not every online tool or search engine is useful for academics, who as we're sure you know, are looking for resources with higher degrees of accuracy and credibility. This post compiles a great list of 100 tools for educators and gives a brief overview as to how each one works.
4. Tips for the twitter skeptics. Not everyone needs to use twitter, and it's NOT about personal relationships. Those are just two of the common rumors or misconceptions this post grapples with. For the twitter faint of heart or the already non-believers, this post could help you understand the hype and perhaps change your mind. For those curious about how twitter could be used in educational settings and wondering how some have translated the tool into educational success, see this post in the Chronicle for some great anecdotes and tips.
5. Mobile content for the mobile learner. What should the modern library do to ensure readers, who are increasingly consuming the written word on mobile devices, have the right access to content on a variety of different devices? Wondering what some schools are doing to tackle the issue? Check out this post.