Jump Start Your Career in Library and Information Science (Paperback)

Jump Start Your Career in Library and Information Science is designed to help new librarians begin to manage a successful and satisfying career in the library and information science profession. Although the first years are often overwhelming, they can be the key to creating a successful career as a librarian or information professional. Unless one is fortunate enough to have good mentors or strong support groups, a new librarian may drift into an unsatisfying career. This book emphasizes the value of defining one's own idea of success and of positioning one's self to be prepared to take advantage of opportunities that arise. Although the book is aimed at students and new information professionals, much of the advice may apply to a librarian at any stage of his or her career. This book contains advice and anecdotes gathered from research and interviews with more than 70 information professionals in a variety of library-related careers. The book is written in a practical, easy-to-read style. The modular format allows a reader to read any chapter on its own or to read the chapters in any order, choosing which ones are most relevant at any point. The book covers eight broad topics: career planning, job searching, gaining experience and education, developing interpersonal skills and leadership skills, networking, mentoring, and writing for publication. Lengthy lists of related readings, as well as related web sites, are included to allow the reader to follow up on any topic.

General

Imprint:	Scarecrow Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	December 2001
First published:	December 2001
Authors:	Priscilla K. Shontz • Robert R. Newlen
Dimensions:	216 x 138 x 12mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	208
ISBN-13:	978-0-8108-4084-3
Categories:	Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Library & information sciences > General Books > Health, Home & Family > Self-help & practical interests > Advice on careers & achieving success
LSN:	0-8108-4084-7
Barcode:	9780810840843

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