Jump start your career in library and information science / Priscilla K. Shontz, with the assistance of Steven J. Oberg ; illustrations by Robert N. Klob.

"Jump Start Your Career in Library and Information Science is designed to help new librarians manage a successful and satisfying career in the library and information science profession. Although the first years in a library career are often overwhelming, they can be the key to success. This bo...

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Main Author: Shontz, Priscilla K., 1965-
Other Authors: Oberg, Steven J., Klob, Robert N.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Lanham, Md. : Scarecrow Press, 2002.
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Summary:"Jump Start Your Career in Library and Information Science is designed to help new librarians manage a successful and satisfying career in the library and information science profession. Although the first years in a library career are often overwhelming, they can be the key to success. This book emphasizes the value of defining one's own idea of success and preparing to take advantage of opportunities that arise. Although aimed at students and new information professionals, much of the advice applies to librarians at any stage of their careers." "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."--Jacket.
Physical Description:xviii, 185 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:0810840847
9780810840843
0810840839
9780810840836