Straight from the Stacks: A Firsthand Guide to Careers in Library and Information Science
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| Rating | : | 4.59 (781 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0838908659 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 172 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-08-12 |
| Language | : | English |
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. She is an active member of the Medical Library Association (MLA) and its regional Southern Chapter, and is a Distinguished Member of MLA s Academy of Health Information Professionals (AHIP). Laura Townsend Kane is the Assistant Director for Information Services at the University of South Carolina s School of Medicine (SOM) Library in Columbia, South Carolina. Kane is co-author of Answers to the Health Questions People Ask in Libraries: A Medical Library Association Guide, and author of "Acc
M. Krueger said Very informative with great personal experiences. I have been wondering what it is like to be a librarian, and I wanted to know the diversity of the job. This book covers exactly that, as advertised. One of the things I really liked about the book was at the end of each chapter there was a brief synop. "Nice Overview of Jobs" according to Butterscotch. This book profiles librarians in various work areas - public, academic, nontraditional, and management, among others. The librarians that were profiled talk about their jobs and various duties, and the education and experience that led them into their . Informative, but dry. Robert Beveridge Laura Townsend Kane, Straight from the Stacks: A Firsthand Guide to Careers in Library Science (American Library Association, 2003)Straightforward, if somewhat dry, book about, as the subtitle tells you, careers in library science. Each chapter covers
The personal accounts contain a photo, title and place of employment, and a narrative in which participants talk openly about their jobs, offering an inside glimpse of what the work is really like. RBBCopyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved. From Booklist This guide endeavors to educate readers about employment opportunities in library and information science and to familiarize current librarians with other career choices in their profession. At the end of each chapter, the author provides sample job descriptions that recap each job's environment, responsibilities, and education requirements. This goal is achieved through firsthand accounts from more than 30 librarians working in disparate areas. The personal accounts, integral to the book's appeal, do not disappoint; they are frank and engaging and should provide a new understanding of and appreciation for librarianship. Chapte
Encompassing both traditional and nontraditional career paths in libraries, this comprehensive and engaging guide makes it easy to get a grip on these and other information science career path questions. For library students, paraprofessionals, and librarians who are wondering if they have their ladder against the right wall, Straight from the stacks fills the need for an up-to-date resource that uncovers the amazing and varied jobs available in the library field. Kane covers the many areas of librarianship and typical jobs in each environment and provides practical answers to the common questions: Should I move ahead for that MLIS? Where can I go with this advanced degree in library science? What else is out there? Am I on the right career path? What experience and training do I n