What's the alternative?: career options for librarians and info pros
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1. Verfasser: Gordon, Rachel Singer (VerfasserIn)
Format: Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: Medford, N.J. Information Today c2008
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Beschreibung:Includes bibliographical references (p. 247-261) and index
Making the leap -- Organizations serving librarians and libraries -- Organizations similar to libraries -- Striking out on your own -- Building a business -- Information work -- Working in very different roles -- Working in IT outside of libraries -- Nontraditional roles, traditional institutions -- Back into the fold -- Where to from here?
"As the global information economy grows, librarians who are able to retool and transfer their skills are finding themselves increasingly in demand. In What's the Alternative? 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."--
Beschreibung:1 Online-Ressource (xvi, 272 p.)
ISBN:9781573879262
1573879266
9781573879705
1573879703

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