Book Description
Starting a career as a librarian, moving, or looking for a new job?
Robert Newlen offers this brand new, comprehensive resource as a guide
to get you through every step of landing the ideal library job. Detailed
guidance for authoring attention-grabbing cover letters, the most
important part of any application package, will help you capture that
administrator’s attention and get your resume and application read. This
practical and effective guide covers:
• Mapping out a strategy for navigating the interview process by
researching organizations
• Rehearsing
• Dressing for success
• Developing questions to ask interviewers
• Etiquette
• Speaking about yourself
• Following up and more
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Shontz, Priscilla K. and Richard A. Murray, editors. A Day in the Life: Career Options in Library and Information Science. Libraries Unlimited, 2007. ISBN 1591583640.
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. See the book website for contents, excerpts, and more information. Shontz, Priscilla K., editor. The Librarian's Career Guidebook. Lanham, MD: Scarecrow Press, Dec 2004. ISBN 0810850346
Are you trying to break into a career in library science or improve your current position? In The Librarian's Career Guidebook, 63 information professionals from diverse positions, workplaces, and regions discuss a variety of career issues and offer advice to prospective librarians, MLS students, and librarians in various stages of their careers, from entry-level to the highly experienced. Packed with more than 60 chapters, The Librarian's Career Guidebook covers such topics as career options, education, the job search, on-the-job experience, professional development, essential skills and strategies for enjoying your career. See the book website for contents, excerpts, and more information. Shontz, Priscilla K. Jump Start Your Career in Library and Information Science. Lanham, MD: Scarecrow Press, 2002. ISBN 0810840847
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 education 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. See the book website for contents, excerpts, and more information. Titles below are listed alphabetically by author. Book descriptions are often taken from Amazon.com. This list does not include all of the books (about more specific topics) listed on LIScareer's subject pages. FEATURED TITLES: Dority, G. Kim. Rethinking Information Work: A Career Guide for Librarians and Other Information Professionals. Libraries Unlimited, 2006. ISBN 159158180X Book Description Kane, Laura Townsend. Straight from the Stacks: A First-Hand Guide to Careers in Library and Information Science. ALA Editions, 2003. ISBN 0838908659 Publisher's Description: 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. Encompassing both traditional and nontraditional career
paths in libraries, this comprehensive and engaging guide makes it easy
to get a grip on these and other information science career path
questions and see the possibilities!
First-hand accounts from real-life librarians in a variety of information science disciplines make this career guide come alive, and fifteen sample job descriptions for different niches of information services offer a reality check for those committed to understanding an ever-changing array of possibilities. Tracing career paths, everyday duties, and qualities for succeeding, these spotlights provide perspective from the trenches. From bioinformatics librarian to consumer health librarian to principal and information broker, anyone entering the profession can find an inspirational mentor as well as hard-hitting career-building information. Table of Contents:
Nesbeitt, Sarah L. and Rachel Singer Gordon. The Information Professional's Guide to Career Development Online. Medford, NJ: Information Today, Inc., 2002. ISBN 1573871249 Publisher's Description: “A thorough why-to and how-to book, showing librarians how to use the Web for professional training, networking, job hunting, and becoming known in the library community. Highly recommended!” —Marylaine Block, ExLibris This is the first book designed to meet the needs of Internet-connected librarians interested in using online tools to advance their careers. Authors Nesbeitt and Gordon provide practical advice on topics ranging from current awareness services and personal Web pages to distance education, electronic resumes, and online job searches. Up-and-coming librarians will learn how to use the Internet to research education opportunities, and experienced information professionals will learn ways to network through online conferences and discussion lists. Supported by the Career Development Online Web Page, featuring updated links to important reader resources.
Newlen, Robert. Resume Writing And Interviewing Techniques That Work!: A How-to-do-it Manual for Librarians. Neal-Schuman, 2006. ISBN 1555705383 Tucker, Cory and Reeta Sinha. New Librarian, New Job: Practical Advice for Managing the Transition. Scarecrow Press, 2007. ISBN 0810858517.
Book Description:
This guide for new librarians offers practical,
positive advice for entering the profession and starting off on the
right foot, with a focus on academic libraries. The book is divided
into four parts, beginning with the basics of applying for a job,
creating resumes, and interviewing. Part 2 provides an overview of
academic library departments' functions and the corresponding skills.
Part 3 deals with professional development, taking into account
promotion and tenure, service to the profession, and scholarship and
discussing mentoring opportunities. Part 4 is probably the most
down-to-earth section, talking about time management, library
politics, and technology. The tone is upbeat, which should appeal to
new librarians. Perhaps a bit more mention of negative situations and
possible ageism (against youth) might be useful, but the overall
approach is helpful. Lesley Farmer
Titles below are listed alphabetically by author. Book descriptions are often taken from Amazon.com. This list does not include all of the books (about more specific topics) listed on LIScareer's subject pages. MORE CAREER BOOKS: Bridges, Karl. Expectations of Librarians in the 21st Century. Greenwood Publishing, 2003. ISBN 0313322945 Carvell, Lin. Career Opportunities in Library and Information Science. Checkmark Books, 2005. ISBN 081605245X Book Description: Eberts, Marjorie and Margaret Gisler. Careers for Bookworms & Other Literary Types. McGraw-Hill/Contemporary Books; 3rd edition, 2002. ISBN 0071390316 Book Description: This volume is part of a series which shows people of varying personalities how to turn a hobby or interest into a career. Exploring careers for bookworms, the manual helps readers decide whether they have the abilities needed in the field, and presents first-hand accounts and resource lists. Fourie, Denise K. and David R. Dowell. Libraries in the Information Age: An Introduction and Career Exploration. Libraries Unlimited, 2002. ISBN 1563086344 Review from Library Journal: Langley, Anne; Edward Gray; K.T.L. Vaughan. The Role of the Academic Librarian. Oxford: Chandos Publishing, 2003. ISBN 1843340577 The book includes tools and techniques for an academic librarian for managing time, meetings, projects, publishing and research, communications (paper and electronic), the basics of supervision, and how to work in a large organization. The impact of the growth of electronic formats on the role of the academic librarian are discussed in detail. Key Features Readership
McCook, Kathleen De La Pena, Margaret Myers, Blythe Camenson. Opportunities in Library & Information Science Careers. McGraw-Hill, 2001. ISBN 0658016415 Publisher's Description: Opportunities In Library and Information Science Careers offers job seekers essential information about a variety of careers within the field of information science and includes training and education requirements, salary statistics, and professional and Internet resources. Pantry, Sheila and Peter Griffiths. Your Essential Guide to Career Success. Facet Publishing, 2004. ISBN 1856044912 Book Description: Pantry, Sheila and Peter Griffiths. Your Successful Lis Career : Planning Your Career, Cvs, Interviews and Self-Promotion (Successful Lis Professional Series). Library Association Publications Ltd, 1999. ISBN 1856043290 Table of Contents:
Raddin, Rosemary. Your Career, Your Life: Career Management for the Information Professional. Ashgate Publishing, 2004. ISBN 0754636348 Roberto, Katia and Jessamyn West, eds. Revolting Librarians Redux: Radical Librarians Speak Out. McFarland & Company, 2003. ISBN 0786416084 This compilation of witty, insightful, and readable writings on the various aspects of alternative librarianship edited by two outspoken library professionals is a sequel to Revolting Librarians, which was published in 1972. The contributors, including Alison Bechdel, Sanford Berman, and Utne Reader librarian Chris Dodge, cover topics that range from library education and librarianship as a profession to the more political and spiritual aspects of librarianship. The contributions include critiques of library and information science programs, firsthand accounts of work experiences, and original fiction, poetry and art. Ten of the original librarians who wrote essays for Revolting Librarians back in 1972 reflect upon what they wrote thirty years ago and the turns that their lives and careers have taken since. Sellen, Betty-Carol. What Else You Can Do With a Library Degree : Career Options for the 90s and Beyond. Neal-Schuman, 1997. ISBN 1555702643 Publisher's Description: The work that librarians do can be applied to a wide variety of interesting and lucrative working 90's version of Sellen's classic presents over 50 success stories with a broad range of library backgrounds. These librarians have moved from traditional career paths to fulfilling jobs in non-library settings. Authors include entrepreneurs who have founded thriving companies, information brokers, corporate information professionals, booksellers, storytellers, Internet trainers and consultants, and more. Whether you are considering a career change or are simply intrigued, here is valuable and inspiring first-hand information that will help you succeed. LIScareer is an Amazon Associate. That means that if you click through LIScareer to buy anything from Amazon.com, a very small percentage of your payment goes to LIScareer. Priscilla uses these earned referral fees to help pay for web hosting. So if you are going to buy from Amazon anyway, please consider clicking through LIScareer before you shop! You can also help support LIScareer by donating to LIScareer through the Amazon Honor System. Thanks for helping keep LIScareer on the web. |
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