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A Day in the Life

Author : Priscilla K. Shontz
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 0313094764
Total Pages : 467 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (13 download)

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Download or read book A Day in the Life written by Priscilla K. Shontz and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2007-04-30 with total page 467 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The editors of liscareer.com have assembled 95 authors, each of whom describes a typical workday or work routine, sharing joys, sorrows, and annoyances in refreshingly candid fashion. In the process, they offer those interested in finding a similar job exposure to useful skills and advice across a wide variety of traditional and nontraditional jobs. In addition to public, academic, school, and special libraries, consortia, associations, LIS programs, vendors, publishing, consulting, and other non-library fields are also covered. Many people, not just those new to the field of Library and Information Science, are curious about their career options. The editors of LIScareer.com have assembled 95 authors, each of whom describes a typical workday or work routine, sharing joys, sorrows, and annoyances in refreshingly candid fashion. In the process, they offer those interested in finding a similar job exposure to useful skills and advice across a wide variety of traditional and nontraditional jobs. In addition to public, academic, school, and special libraries, consortia, associations, LIS programs, vendors, publishing, consulting, and other non-library fields are also covered. This is a perfect guide for library and information science students, prospective information professionals, new librarians-or anyone considering a career change.

Working in the Virtual Stacks

Author : Laura Townsend Kane
Publisher : American Library Association
ISBN 13 : 0838993273
Total Pages : 186 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (389 download)

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Download or read book Working in the Virtual Stacks written by Laura Townsend Kane and published by American Library Association. This book was released on 2011-06-30 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written in a warm and personal style, Working in the Virtual Stacks presents an exciting future for librarians, already upon us today!

Training for Librarianship

Author : J. H. Friedel
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 254 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (334 download)

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Download or read book Training for Librarianship written by J. H. Friedel and published by . This book was released on 1921 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Making the Most of Your Library Career

Author : Lois Stickell
Publisher : American Library Association
ISBN 13 : 0838911862
Total Pages : 122 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (389 download)

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Download or read book Making the Most of Your Library Career written by Lois Stickell and published by American Library Association. This book was released on 2014-01-22 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An MLIS can provide the skill set needed to get a library job, but building a library career means knowing how to maximize your potential every step of the way. Benefiting those fresh out of library school as well as experienced professionals, career librarians from every corner of the profession offer a personal, down-to-earth view of "what it's really like out there." Filled with valuable insights into how to better launch and manage a library career, this book addresses important topics like How to work and adapt at a new organization What management expects and how to view everyday activities from that point of view How to make suggestions for change Advice on navigating the cyclical nature of a librarian's work year The rewards and challenges of professional organizations Why a library degree is valuable outside a traditional library setting Those new to the field will find the contributors' seasoned advice both inspiring and practical, while veterans of the profession will find guidance on retuning their careers in librarianship's changing environment.

Rethinking Information Work

Author : G. Kim Dority
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 1610699602
Total Pages : 282 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (16 download)

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Download or read book Rethinking Information Work written by G. Kim Dority and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2016-02-22 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A state-of-the-art guide to the world of library and information science that gives readers valuable insights into the field and practical tools to succeed in it. As the field of information science continues to evolve, professional-level opportunities in traditional librarianshipespecially in school and public librarieshave stalled and contracted, while at the same time information-related opportunities in non-library settings continue to expand. These two coinciding trends are opening up many new job opportunities for LIS professionals, but the challenge lies in helping them (and LIS students) understand how to align their skills and mindsets with these new opportunities.The new edition of G. Kim Dority's Rethinking Information Work: A Career Guide for Librarians and Other Information Professionals gives readers helpful information on self-development, including learning to thrive on change, using key career skills like professional networking and brand-building, and how to make wise professional choices. Taking readers through a planning process that starts with self-examination and ends in creating an actionable career path, the book presents an expansive approach that considers all LIS career possibilities and introduces readers to new opportunities. This guide is appropriate for those embarking on careers in library and information science as well as those looking to make a change, providing career design strategies that can be used to build a lifetime of career opportunity.

Career Opportunities in Library and Information Science

Author : T. Allan Taylor
Publisher : Infobase Publishing
ISBN 13 : 0816075468
Total Pages : 390 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (16 download)

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Download or read book Career Opportunities in Library and Information Science written by T. Allan Taylor and published by Infobase Publishing. This book was released on 2009 with total page 390 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you're a student or a professionals ready for a career change, you'll find in this invaluable book everything you need to know to start an exciting career or alter the direction of your current career in library and/or information science. Features include a quick-reference Career Profile for each job summarizing its notable features, a Career Ladder illustrating frequent routes to and from the position described, and a comprehensive text pointing out special skills, education, training, and various associations relevant to each post. Appendixes list educational institutions, periodicals and directories, professional associations, and useful industry Web sites.

Jump Start Your Career in Library and Information Science

Author : Priscilla K. Shontz
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 0810840839
Total Pages : 204 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (18 download)

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Download or read book Jump Start Your Career in Library and Information Science written by Priscilla K. Shontz and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2002 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Priscilla Shontz presents advice and anecdotes gathered from research and interviews with more than seventy information professionals in a variety of library-related careers. The modular format allows a reader to peruse any chapter on its own and to read the chapters in his or her preferred order. Seven broad topics are covered: career planning, job searching, gaining experience and education, developing interpersonal and leadership skills, networking, mentoring, and writing for publication. Related readings, as well as helpful Web sites, are included."--BOOK JACKET.

Careers in Public Libraries

Author : Institute for Career Research
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781542423274
Total Pages : 26 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (232 download)

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Download or read book Careers in Public Libraries written by Institute for Career Research and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-01-07 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: HAVE YOU READ ANY GOOD BOOKS lately? If you are a librarian, you undoubtedly have, and you will probably never be at a loss for a good read. Being a librarian at a public library is more than shelving books and being able to recommend a good new novel. Librarians are curators of the written word and data in general. In public libraries those words and a seemingly endless amount of data are contained in everything from newspapers, magazines, and journals, to paperback and hardcover books of both nonfiction and fiction, as well as digital repositories of all kinds. It is a librarian who, every day, leads people in all walks of life on a journey through all these resources. People rely on librarians to help them navigate the complicated world of technology, enabling everyone to maximize the wonders accessible in the public library. For communities large and small throughout the United States, the public library is a major resource for literacy and education. Libraries serve people in a variety of ways, providing a quiet place to study and convenient tools for searching and applying for jobs. The librarian is the friendly face people seek out when entering this world of information. The public library allows people to access millions of books, as well as audio recordings, movies, and other visual aids. Librarians are teachers, researchers, detectives, guides, guardians of knowledge, purveyors of information, skilled organizers, and problem solvers. Millions of children have had their love for reading cultivated by a librarian who hosted a story hour at a local public library. Countless more children, with the aid of a librarian, have searched the shelves seeking out an exciting tale to spark their imagination. Many children learned the basic skills needed to conduct research from librarians. It was a librarian who watched them go from elementary school through high school and college, using their research abilities to complete homework assignments and term papers. Hunting down sources for people who are writing books or conducting research projects is where librarians put their talents as detectives to work. For many of these projects, the information needed is not easily found. That is when a librarian really gets tested, digging into the mounds of scholarly journals, papers, and letters left behind by generations, that may contain the answer to a baffling question, an unsolved problem, or a historical mystery. Library science can open new worlds for people who enter the field. Each day presents an opportunity to research new topics you have never explored before, meet interesting people and touch many lives. This is also a career in public service, helping people retrieve information that might open a new chapter in their lives.

Straight from the Stacks

Author : Laura Townsend Kane
Publisher : American Library Association
ISBN 13 : 9780838908655
Total Pages : 172 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (86 download)

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Download or read book Straight from the Stacks written by Laura Townsend Kane and published by American Library Association. This book was released on 2003-09-08 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For library students, paraprofessionals, and librarians who are wondering if they have their ladder against the right wall, Straight from the Stacks fills the need for an up-to-date resource that uncovers the amazing and varied jobs available in the library field.

Library Services for Career Planning, Job Searching, and Employment Opportunities

Author : Byron Anderson
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1000757536
Total Pages : 138 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (7 download)

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Book Synopsis Library Services for Career Planning, Job Searching, and Employment Opportunities by : Byron Anderson

Download or read book Library Services for Career Planning, Job Searching, and Employment Opportunities written by Byron Anderson and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-12-06 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Taking a broad approach from career counselling theory to recommendations of major sources of career and job information, this book, first published in 1992, covers subjects such as cooperative programs between librarians, career planning professionals, and job search counsellors and the evaluation of career-related materials. It emphasizes the constant demand for career and job information regardless of economic conditions. Librarians can act as intermediaries to help patrons locate career and employment sources dispersed throughout the collection, demonstrate their proper use, and guide them to additional useful sources. Specific chapters explain how to expand career and job services by networking with other community resources and developing a strong core collection of the best resources available. Other ground breaking topics analysed include employment and labour market trends for the 1990s, unemployment services in libraries, evaluation criteria for career resources, essential career planning and employment materials, specialized collections for relocation literature, and employment of persons with disabilities.

Training for Librarianship

Author : Jacob Hyman Friedel
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (229 download)

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Download or read book Training for Librarianship written by Jacob Hyman Friedel and published by . This book was released on 1970 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

What's the Alternative?

Author : Rachel Singer Gordon
Publisher : Information Today, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 9781573873338
Total Pages : 292 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (733 download)

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Download or read book What's the Alternative? written by Rachel Singer Gordon and published by Information Today, Inc.. This book was released on 2008 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the global information economy grows, librarians who are able to retool and transfer their skills are finding themselves increasingly in demand. Here, Rachel Singer Gordon explains the dynamics of the shifting market for information-based work, reveals a range of nontraditional employment opportunities for librarians, and encourages info pros to utilize their skills in new and exciting ways. Mixing practical advice with real-life stories of librarians working in various fields, Gordon provides a wealth of useful ideas and resources for info pros rethinking their career paths. Whether youre a recent library school grad facing a tight job market, a working librarian seeking improved work/life balance, or an info pro with an entrepreneurial streak, Whats the Alternative? will help you explore your options and maximize your career potential.

Training for Librarianship

Author : J. H. Friedel
Publisher : Palala Press
ISBN 13 : 9781340814922
Total Pages : 246 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (149 download)

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Download or read book Training for Librarianship written by J. H. Friedel and published by Palala Press. This book was released on 2015-08-31 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Training for Librarianship; Library Work As a Career

Author : J. H. Friedel
Publisher : Theclassics.Us
ISBN 13 : 9781230303895
Total Pages : 36 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (38 download)

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Download or read book Training for Librarianship; Library Work As a Career written by J. H. Friedel and published by Theclassics.Us. This book was released on 2013-09 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1921 edition. Excerpt: ... chapter ii The Technical And Administrative Work Of A Library The work of any library falls naturally into two parts. The first of these may be referred to as the technical work of the library; it is concerned with the preparation of printed and other literary matter for use. The second of these may be referred to as the social, special or personal work of the library; it is concerned with the actual use of the library materials and information resources. Clearly before materials can be used, they must be organized for use. A knowledge of the mechanics of librarianship is fundamental to effective work in any library. For the capable assistant familiarity with the underlying aspects of library science and practice is advisable; for the library executive it is indispensable. An intimate understanding of the mechanics of engineering is assumed in the engineer, so a thorough knowledge of the mechanics of librarianship is to be expected of the true librarian. The technical work of a library covers such activities as book selection, ordering, accessioning, classification, cataloging, indexing and filing. While practice in different libraries may vary, the principles upon which the technical work of the library rests are fairly well determined. In the past development of the collections of a library was a somewhat haphazard process. Number of volumes was a dominant consideration. Conditions to-day are different, and as time goes on it may be safely assumed that greater attention will have to be paid to the selection and ordering of library material. It is quite evident that the printing press plays a very prominent part in our daily life. It must also be apparent that the amount of printed matter that is continually being turned out by the...

Choosing a Career in Information Science

Author : Laura Leone
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
ISBN 13 : 9780823935697
Total Pages : 72 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (356 download)

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Download or read book Choosing a Career in Information Science written by Laura Leone and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2001-12-15 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses a variety of jobs, with their educational requirements, qualifications, duties, salaries, and employment outlook.

Career Transitions for Librarians

Author : Davis Erin Anderson
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1442263733
Total Pages : 271 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (422 download)

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Download or read book Career Transitions for Librarians written by Davis Erin Anderson and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2016-05-02 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What if you were a public librarian and then you wanted to become an academic librarian? How different are those worlds and how would you know what kind of skills or experiences you need to get your foot into the academic door? Career Transitions for Librarians: How to Get a Job in Another Type of Library explores the multifaceted roles of the librarian profession from personal narratives of professional librarians who have successfully worked and transitioned from one type of library to another. Learn the successful strategies and stories of librarians who transitioned from public to academic libraries, school media to academic libraries, public to special libraries, print to digital worlds, among other ones. What kinds of skill sets and experiences were they able to transfer or draw on from their previous work experiences? How can you make these successful transitions as well? From interview tips to developing relevant and transferable skill sets, this unique guide offers testimonials with a targeted advice and job strategies for readers interested in making these successful transitions during a time when there is a huge difficulty in securing a library job.

What Do Employers Want?

Author : Priscilla K. Shontz
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 1598848291
Total Pages : 137 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (988 download)

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Download or read book What Do Employers Want? written by Priscilla K. Shontz and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2012-06-05 with total page 137 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A candid, comprehensive, and insightful explanation of what library school students need to do in order to maximize their chances of getting a professional position immediately after graduation. While library schools provide graduates with a solid understanding of library science concepts, many diploma holders have no clear plan for finding a desirable job with their knowledge The information in What Do Employers Want? A Guide for Library Science Students will be extremely valuable for students currently in Masters of Library Science program as well as recent recipients of MLS degrees, regardless of what kind of work environment they wish to work in. The book guides readers through the process of planning a job search step-by-step. Divided into two major sections—the student experience and the job search—the authors provide critical advice derived from their combined 30 years of real-world, in-the-field experience. Specific topics include choosing classes, gaining practical experience while in school, establishing a professional image, gaining skills that make applicants more marketable, writing effective resumes and cover letters, interviewing, and negotiating a job offer.