Vault guide to library careers
By: by Deborah Sommer and the staff of Vault
Contributors: Vault (Firm)
Series: Vault career library; Vault career library
Publisher: Vault
Published: 2009
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 151
ISBN-13: 9781581316193
Subjects: Librarians; Library science; Vocational guidance
Other titles: Library careers; Vault library careers
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.
Table of contents: title: pt.1. The history of libraries: Early origins; title: The first American academic library; title: The Library of Congress; title: Early library education; title: Public libraries; title: School libraries; title: pt.2. Defining librarianship: Librarians today; title: On the 'net; title: Core values of librarianship; title: Code of ethics; title: pt.3. Where librarians work: Colleges and universities; title: Public libraries; title: School libraries; title: Special libraries; title: Fee-based information centers and non-library jobs; title: Where do libraries fit in an organization?; title: pt.4. Education: Pre-master's experience; title: Librarianship and information degree programs; title: Demographics; title: The application process; title: Working while going to school; title: Internships and practicums; title: Dual degrees; title: pt.5. Applying for the job: Resumes; title: Sample entry-level resume; title: Sample experienced resume; title: Sample functional resume; title: Public library: sample job listing; title: Public library: sample resume; title: Academic library: sample job listing; title: Academic library: sample resume; title: Corporate library: sample job listing; title: Corporate library: sample resume; title: Advice on cover letters; title: Sample cover letter; title: References; title: Online portfolios; title: pt.6. Getting in the door: Networking; title: Finding jobs; title: The interview; title: Public library interviews; title: Academic library interviews; title: Other interview questions; title: After the interview; title: pt.7. Career paths and lifestyle: Career paths; title: The reference desk; title: Salaries; title: Uppers and downers; title: Career changers; title: pt.8. Librarian profiles: Academic library: web services coordinator; title: Public library director; title: Contract librarian; title: Genealogy librarian; title: Independent information professional; title: Children's librarian: public library; title: Collection development librarian; title: Final analysis; title: Appendix; title: Helpful resources; title: Associations and organizations; title: Online resources; title: Job sources; title: About the author.