The New Information Professional: Your Guide to Careers in the Digital Age (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781555706982)

This book's progressive approach, unmatched scope and up-to-date guidance will open the doors to a wide range of exciting information-age careers to undergraduates, high school students, parents, and advisors along with Information students and recent graduates who are interested in exploring emerging career paths. Written by a team of seasoned career services experts at the University of Michigan, one of the nation's leading iSchools, this exceedingly comprehensive new resource provides in-depth coverage of career opportunities in eight core information fields, including: Archives and preservation management Human computer interaction Information analysis and retrieval Information systems management Information policy Library and information services Records management Social computing Chapters are clearly organized by field, and each one includes a fully-fleshed description, real world profile, education and training programs, example job titles, illustrated career maps, and online resources for additional exploration. There is also an invaluable chapter on career planning that covers self-assessment, career-decision making, networking, and job search strategies. The New Information Professional is an indispensable resource for career information collections within school, public, and academic libraries, as well as for college career centers and career counselors.

Author: Judy Lawson, Joanna Kroll, Kelly Kowatch
ISBN-10: 1555706983
ISBN-13: 9781555706982
Publisher: Neal-Schuman Publishers
Language: English
Published: 05/01/2010
Pages: 240
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 8.60h x 6.00w x 0.60d

Review Citation(s):
Choice 12/01/2010
Library Journal 06/15/2010
Reference and Research Bk News 11/01/2010 pg. 316