Taylor, T. Allan.

Career opportunities in library and information science / Allan Taylor, James Robert Parish ; foreword by Nancy Roderer. - New York : Ferguson, c2009. - xxiii, 364 p. ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Whether you're a student or a professionals ready for a career change, you'll find in this invaluable book everything you need to know to start an exciting career or alter the direction of your current career in library and/or information science. Features include a quick-reference Career Profile for each job summarizing its notable features, a Career Ladder illustrating frequent routes to and from the position described, and a comprehensive text pointing out special skills, education, training, and various associations relevant to each post. Appendixes list educational institutions, periodicals and directories, professional associations, and useful industry Web sites.

9780816075461 (hardcover : acid-free paper) 0816075468 (hardcover : acid-free paper) 9780816075478 (pbk. : acid-free paper) 0816075476 (pbk. : acid-free paper)

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Library science--Vocational guidance--United States--Juvenile literature.
Information science--Vocational guidance--United States--Juvenile literature.
Librarians--Employment--United States--Juvenile literature.
Librarians--United States--Job descriptions--Juvenile literature.

Z682.35.V62 / T39 2009

020.2373 / TAC