Product Description: 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.Identifies a broad range of Library and Information Science (LIS) career optionsIdentifies professional skills and strengths needed in the LIS fieldHelps LIS students and practitioners perform a self-assessment to determine their "best fit" job preferencesExamines the pros and cons of traditional, nontraditional, and independent LIS career pathsProvides tips on using networking and professional reputation-building for career growthEnables readers to develop skills, attitudes, and aptitudes necessary to build a rewarding and resilient career in LI...read more

Product Description: One of the most critical elements of achieving a successful career, interviewing with poise and tenacity, is a skill to be learned―and this practical guide leads readers through that process, step by step.• Provides a librarian-specific job-interviewing guidebook that guides candidates through the strategic and targeted interview preparation process for today's highly specific librarian positions• Presents contributions from library leaders such as Rivkah Sass (Sacramento Public Library), Brett Bonfield (Collingswood Public Library), Anne Langley (Princeton Library), and John Danneker (Odegaard Undergraduate Library, University of Washington) who explain what can make or break an interview• Includes a helpful job application tracking chart as well as an interview preparation checklist (for remote and in-person situations) and an interview presentation checklis...read more

Product Description: 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...read more

Product Description: A must-have guide of professional development resources for library staff at every phase of their career―from those just entering the field, to paraprofessionals building a career trajectory, to seasoned librarians looking to explore additional career options...read more

Product Description: Thanks in part to technology, the boundaries of library positions are dissolving. It is no longer practical to discuss the profession in terms of traditional library types, and in today s library, the relationship between librarians and technology is stronger than ever...read more

Product Description: 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.

Product Description: During these tough economic times, more people are relying on libraries than ever before, even as library funding is being slashed or eliminated altogether. The hard truth is that many seasoned librarians are losing their jobs, and many recent LIS graduates are having a hard time finding one...read more

Product Description: Librarians tend to love their work and consider librarianship a great career. This book is by a talented librarian who wants to introduce people, especially people searching for the right career, to the profession. It answers such questions as: What do librarians do? What are the different types of libraries and professional jobs in libraries? What are librarians all about and what hot issues do they discuss in their professional lives? What do I do to become a librarian? What are some important things to know once I'm in a masters program in library science? This book is an essential introduction to the profession for someone who is at the point of choosing a career...read more

Product Description: There are approximately 130,000 libraries in the United States, according to the American Library Association. A library's primary purpose is to acquire, store, organize, disseminate, and provide access to the vast bodies of available knowledge and information...read more

Product Description: Get informed and enjoy a successful, gratifying career! Get started in a position that has a future and is financially rewarding. Opportunities in Library and Information Science Careers provides you with a complete overview of the job possibilities, salary figures, and experience required to enter the fields of library and information science...read more

Product Description: Library personnel managers, SLIS recruiters, college and university guidance counselors, along with those considering LIS as a career, gain behind-the-scenes perspectives on the lives of real liberal arts-educated librarians who have chosen this service-oriented profession...read more

Product Description: New Librarian, New Job: Practical Advice for Managing the Transition is designed to provide practical knowledge in all major areas of librarianship for new and existing professionals. In addition, it provides in-depth information on professional competencies and the processes for acquiring the essential job skills to perform effectively...read more

A guide for librarians and information professionals offers advice on career planning, work options, and preparing a professional portfolio.

Product Description: Starting a career as a librarian, moving, or looking for a new job? Newlen offers this brand new, comprehensive resource as a guide to get you through every step of landing the ideal library job. This practical how-to outlines three basic types of resumes and provides a nine-step process for creating one including worksheets and samples for each step...read more

Looks at concerns of interest to new and aspiring librarians, including library school, job-hunting, entry-level positions, career advancement, stereotypes, diversity, networking, and achieving work/life balance.

Explores career opportunities in library and information science, examining employment options in academic, school, government, public, and special libraries.

Product 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...read more

Product Description: Librarianship has changed dramatically in the last 20 years. In addition to subject area knowledge and interpersonal ability, librarians must now possess considerable technical skill. This collection of 50 essays, all written by librarians working in college, university, and public libraries, elucidates the many facets of modern librarianship, as well as the personal and professional characteristics and skills expected of today's librarians...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Describes the work, educational requirements, and job outlook for librarians, and discusses future concerns of the profession. (view table of contents)

Geared specifically for library and information specialists, this guide offers advice on creating an effective resume, discussing such issues as stating job objectives and describing a personal history (view table of contents)

Product Description: The work that librarians do can be applied to a wide variety of interesting and lucrative working situations in non-traditional library settings. This book presents over 50 success stories of people with a broad range of library backgrounds who have successfully changed career. (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)