Opportunities In Library And Information Science Careers

Describes the responsibilities, salaries, outlook, and educational requirements for library and information science careers, including media specialist, archivist, reference librarian, and health services information broker.

Get informed and enjoy a successful, gratifying career! Get started in a position that has a future and is financially rewarding. Opportunities in Library and Information Science Careers provides you with a complete overview of the job possibilities, salary figures, and experience required to enter the fields of library and information science. This career-boosting book will help you: Determine the specialty that's right for you, from library science to computing to research Acquire in-depth knowledge of library and information science Find out what kind of salary you can expect Understand the daily routine of your chosen field Focus your job search using industry resources ENJOY A GREAT CAREER AS AN: archivist * bookmobile driver * information broker * librarian* teacher

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.

Describes the work, educational requirements, and job outlook for librarians and information professionals, and discusses future concerns of the profession

Discusses a variety of jobs, with their educational requirements, qualifications, duties, salaries, and employment outlook.

Provides an overview of the field, employment outlook, educational requirements, and the future.