What's the Alternative?

Career Options for Librarians and Info Pros

Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Language Arts, Library & Information Services
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Author: Rachel Singer Gordon ISBN: 9781573879705
Publisher: Information Today, Inc. Publication: April 8, 2008
Imprint: Language: English
Author: Rachel Singer Gordon
ISBN: 9781573879705
Publisher: Information Today, Inc.
Publication: April 8, 2008
Imprint:
Language: English
As the global information economy grows, librarians who are able to retool and transfer their skills are finding themselves increasingly in demand. In Whats the Alternative? 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.
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As the global information economy grows, librarians who are able to retool and transfer their skills are finding themselves increasingly in demand. In Whats the Alternative? 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.

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