In North America, there is a difference between your CV (curriculum vitae) and your resume: which jobs you use one to apply for and the content.
CV:
- Emphasis is on education, publishing and presentations.
- Preference is for post-secondary education and teaching, peer-reviewed publications and presentations at professional conferences.
- Used mainly in academia, though some publishing houses and research institutes may ask for a CV.
Resume:
- Emphasis is on work experience, but your education credentials are important since you may not be eligible for consideration without appropriate education.
- Used everywhere.
For librarians, a mash-up of a resume and CV may be acceptable: regardless of where we apply, it is possible that our presentations and publications may make a difference when employers are setting up their interview schedules, since writing, teaching and research skills are a huge part of any librarian's job, regardless of setting.
