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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 you re 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, What s the Alternative? will help you explore your options and maximize your career potential. ... Read more

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For those with library science degrees, a job as a librarian does not have the be the only option
For those with library science degrees, a job as a librarian does not have the be the only option. "What's the Alternative?: Career Options for Librarians and Info Pros" is a guide for would be librarians and ex-librarians who want to apply their skills to another career field and are not entirely sure how to get started on these new career paths. Providing countless ideas for librarians and tips abound for them to find a job they can enjoy and succeed at, "What's the Alternative?: Career Options for Librarians and Info Pros" is highly recommended for community library career collections. ... Read more

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All Library Science, NO Information Science
If your looking for information on how and where to obtain a job in a library, this is a good book. Other than that, the book fails to give you examples on how far a degree in Library and Information Science can take you in the business world. If your not really interested in being a librarian, my advise would be to pick up another book that gives you more options. Or, go back to school and get another type of degree. Your choice.

Excellent source for would-be librarians
I am applying for graduate school to earn my MLIS and found this book to be very helpful. It includes a TON of different careers you can have with your GLIS or MLIS. Each job title includes a salary range, employment prospects, prerequisites, career ladder, position description and tips for landing the job. This is not another vague career book -- it has excellent concrete information. The author has clearly done substantial research for this book.
This book helped me make the plunge. I was worried about getting my MLIS and then not being employed, but this book really gave me a lot of options to explore. ... Read more

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Aimed at LIS professionals looking to take charge of their career, this book provides guidance for achieving both professional and personal goals. Using a methodology called personal strategic planning, information professionals are given key tools and techniques to help them acknowledge and achieve career goals. ... Read more

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Career development must be based on an understanding both of the working context and of one's own personal needs. This forms the basis of guidance given in this book, which includes contributions from three other specialists in career management and organizational dynamics. Your Career, Your Life begins by exploring what work offers the individual, reasons why we do it, positive and negative experiences and both personal and external drivers. The author then looks closely at the individual's relationship with the employer organization and at global, particularly technological, trends in the information world, explaining how to assess career satisfaction and choose techniques for getting 'unstuck'. A variety of support and self-assessment processes (such as shadowing, mentoring, performance monitoring, psychometric testing) are presented to progress the reader towards actively managing choices and making moves.The author guides us through the different stages of the job search and application process, suggesting self-development and learning methods for defining career needs, whether full time, freelance or part time, as well as ways of assessing competencies and attributes in relation to the job market. In the second part of this book Angela Abell focuses on changing employer needs, 'the knowledge economy' and the future profile and skills of information professionals. Rossana Kendall, quoting numerous examples, offers empowering tools for creating space to think positively, for developing constructive dialogues and so managing negativity and change. She explores the underlying factors governing how we handle change and the other complexities of work and life, and their implications for careers. In the final chapter differing attitudes to change are explored by Liz Roberts, with particular emphasis on senior management roles, and the challenges and rewards they, or the option of downshifting, can bring. A series of case studies highlights different career dilemmas and explains how contrasting decisions might be justified.A full bibliography and list of useful journals, organizations and websites are also included. Aimed at middle management information professionals and those in the earlier part of their career, Your Career, Your Life will greatly stimulate career thinking as well as offering expert practical advice. Reading it will help the reader to clarify career plans and develop the skills and understanding to manage change effectively. ... Read more

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Designed to introduce LIS students to the ever-changing world of modern libraries and information centers, this text provides an important overview of libraries in the era of electronic information. It helps students build necessary core knowledge in such areas as electronic dissemination of information, the impact of the Internet on libraries, the changing responsibilities of library professionals, the new paradigm for evaluating information, and characteristics and functions of today's library personnel. Each chapter revolves around a pertinent topic: the history of libraries, job opportunities, collections, preparing materials for use, circulation, reference service, ethics in the information age, job search basics, and the Internet. References and relevant books, Web sites, and publications at the end of every chapter point to further resources. ... Read more

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Plain and Simple
Text is plain and simple. Straightforward information about libraries and careers offered in the library field. ... Read more

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Learn how you can reach your full potential by developing insights into career and personal growth...a process that can help you assess your career goals and manage your career plans.

Thanks to demands from government, business and the general population, the job market in healthcare IT is wide open and growing. Healthcare IT executive recruiters and consultants Hersher aned Hodges believe that now is the time for healthcare IT professionals to "step up, be noticed, get ahead, assume new roles, and gain additional experience." The book provides information you need to:

* Develop career plans
* Grow your career
* Identify long-term career goals
* Market yourself
* Write resumes
* Prepare for job interviews
* Assess corporate culture
* Negotiate job offers
* Find career happiness ... Read more

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Offers many advanced tips not seen elsewhere
Internet-connected librarians who want to use the online environment to promote and advance their careers will find this an important guide which covers everything from creating a personal Web page to using electronic resume and online job services. With its chapters appealing to professionals, this offers many advanced tips not seen elsewhere. ... Read more

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An eye-opening look at alternative careers for those with a sci-tech background--whether they be librarians or scientists or engineers, this exciting volume fills a gap in the professional literature. The contributors--all of whom have pursued alternative careers--provide detailed accounts of their jobs, including skills and education needed, working environment, job rewards and challenges, and future prospects. Although most of these positions fall outside traditional career fields--information broker, translator, acquisitions editor, information resources manager, research scientist, online database manager, and abstractor and indexer--they offer options for professionals seeking challenging new careers. ... Read more

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The Cambridge Student Career Guides offer a unique glimpse into the real world of work. They profile a wide range of jobs that students might wish to choose, and give students the inside story on what those jobs are actually like. They are ideal for the Careers Resource Room and the school library. Ages Year 10 upwards. ... Read more

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Did you know printing is one of the largest industries in the U.S.? Learn more facts about printing--and how you can become part of this important information technology. ... Read more