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This title is part of the Opportunities In... career books series. Comprehensive information on the field of library and information science provides readers with everything they need to make an informed career choice. They will find out what life is like on the job, what to expect in terms of compensation, training requirements and places to go for more information. Highly focused content allows readers an in-depth introduction to this specialized field.
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Opportunities in Library and Information Science Careers VGM Opportunities Series
author
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McCook, Kathleen de la Pena.; Myers, Margaret
publisher
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NTC Contemporary
isbn10 | asin
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0844246700
print isbn13
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9780844246703
ebook isbn13
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9780071403900
language
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English
subject
Library science--Vocational guidance--United States, Information science--Vocational guidance--United States.
publication date
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1997
lcc
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Z682.2.U5H453 1997eb
ddc
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020/.23/73
subject
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Library science--Vocational guidance--United States, Information science--Vocational guidance--United States.
VGM Opportunities Series
Opportunities in Library and Information Science Careers
Kathleen de la Pea McCook Margaret Myers
Foreword by Peggy Sullivan Dean Graduate School of Library and Information Science Rosary College
VGM Career Horizons a division of NTC Publishing Group Lincolnwood, Illinois USA
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Cover Photo Credits:
Upper left by Larry Risser. Upper right and lower left courtesy of the Chicago Public Library; lower right courtesy of the Newberry Library.
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
McCook, Kathleen de la Pea. Opportunities in library and information science careers / Kathleen de la Pea McCook, Margaret Myers. p. cm. Includes bibliographical references. ISBN 0-8442-4670-0 (alk. paper). ISBN 0-8442-4671-9 (pbk.: alk. paper) 1. Library scienceVocational guidanceUnited States. 2. Information scienceVocational guidanceUnited States. I. Myers, Margaret, 1933- . II. Title. Z682.2.U5H453 1996 020.2373dc20
96-24845 CIP
Published by VGM Career Horizons, a division of NTC Publishing Group 4255 West Touhy Avenue Lincolnwood (Chicago), Illinois 60646-1975, U.S.A. 1997 by NTC Publishing Group. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, or otherwise, without the prior permission of NTC Publishing Group. Manufactured in the United States of America
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Contents
About the Authors
v
Acknowledgments
vii
Foreword
ix
1. Libraries: Yesterday and Today
1
Who are today's information professionals? A historical note. Development of information science. Libraries today.
2. What Information Professionals Do
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Responsibilities of information professionals. Specialization of work by type of institution. Specialization by professional function. Specialization by type of material. Information science. Opportunities for information professionals in other settings. The work of support staff. The information society.
3. Education for the Information Professions
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High school. Choosing a college. Selecting a library and information science program. Library and information center technical assistant programs. College courses in library and information science. Graduate study for the information professions. Education beyond the master's degree.
4. Placement of Information Professionals
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Initial placement. Midcareer placement. Agencies engaged in placement activities. Other considerations when seeking employment. Salaries, status, tenure, retirement, and related benefits.
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5. Aspects of the Employment Process
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Preparing and using a resume. Deciding on a position. Job interviews. Evaluation of personnel. Transfers, promotions, or new positions. Resignations. Retirement.
6. The Future of the Information Professions
123
Intellectual freedom. Social responsibility and information equity. Opportunities in the future.
Appendix A: Recommended Reading
131
Appendix B: Major Journals and Publishers in Librarianship and Information Science
135
Appendix C: Library and Information Science Organizations
139
Appendix D: Educational Programs in Librarianship and Information Science
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