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What's the alternative? : career options for librarians and info pros /

"As the global information economy grows, librarians who are able to retool and transfer their skills are finding themselves increasingly in demand. In What's the Alternative? Rachel Singer Gordon explains the dynamics of the shifting market for information-based work, reveals a range of n...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Gordon, Rachel Singer
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Medford, N.J. : Information Today, ©2008.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Sumario:"As the global information economy grows, librarians who are able to retool and transfer their skills are finding themselves increasingly in demand. In What's 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 you're 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, What's the Alternative? will help you explore your options and maximize your career potential."--
Descripción Física:1 online resource (xvi, 272 pages)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references (pages 247-261) and index.
ISBN:9781573879262
1573879266
9781573879705
1573879703