Rethinking information work
Subtitle: a career guide for librarians and other information professionals
By: G. Kim Dority
Edition: Second edition.
Publisher: Libraries Unlimited
Published: 2016
Place of publication: Santa Barbara, CA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 264
ISBN-13: 9781610699594; 9781610699600
Subjects: Information science; Vocational guidance; LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Library & Information Science / Administration & Management; Library science; LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Library & Information Science / General; Career development
Description: "A state-of-the-art guide to the world of library and information science that gives readers valuable insights into the field and practical tools to succeed in it.  Identifies a broad range of Library and Information Science (LIS) career options. Identifies professional skills and strengths needed in the LIS field. Helps LIS students and practitioners perform a self-assessment to determine their "best fit" job preferences. Examines the pros and cons of traditional, nontraditional, and independent LIS career paths. Provides tips on using networking and professional reputation-building for career growth. Enables readers to develop skills, attitudes, and aptitudes necessary to build a rewarding and resilient career in LIS"--
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Rethinking information work; title: Self-knowledge : your career starting point; title: Traditional LIS career paths; title: Nontraditional LIS career paths; title: Independent LIS career paths; title: Understanding, describing, and documenting your value; title: Thriving on change; title: Building professional equity; title: Getting from here to there; title: Improvising your resilient career; title: Appendix A. Special interest groups; title: Appendix B. Career and employment resources; title: Appendix C. LIS blogs and social media.