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What's the Alternative? Career Options for Librarians and Info Pros

Rachel Singer Gordon

3.6/5 ( ratings)

As the global information economy grows, librarians who are able to retool and transfer their skills are finding themselves increasingly in demand. Here, 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 youre 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, Whats the Alternative? will help you explore your options and maximize your career potential.

Language: English

Pages: 288

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Information Today

Release: April 01, 2008

ISBN: 1573873330

ISBN 13: 9781573873338

What's the Alternative? Career Options for Librarians and Info Pros

Rachel Singer Gordon

3.6/5 ( ratings)

As the global information economy grows, librarians who are able to retool and transfer their skills are finding themselves increasingly in demand. Here, 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 youre 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, Whats the Alternative? will help you explore your options and maximize your career potential.

Language: English

Pages: 288

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Information Today

Release: April 01, 2008

ISBN: 1573873330

ISBN 13: 9781573873338

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