ENG 498: Senior Seminar: The Librarian Career

The skills of digital librarianship are more crucial than ever, and these same skills are in high demand outside the field, from tech startups undertaking digitization projects to digital humanities centers bringing together professors, computer scientists, and information technologists. Map out your career in this fast-growing field with the full range of perspectives gathered in this clear, concise overview of the core concepts and competencies of digital librarianship. Twenty-one experienced practitioners from a variety of settings offer realistic views of today's job market, typical project dynamics, and employer expectations. Whether you're a new graduate just starting out or a seasoned professional transitioning from a more traditional area such as cataloging or archives, you'll benefit from this book's valuable coverage of topics such as * Activities and roles of the digital librarian, including management of digital projects and collaboration * Developing and using transferable skills * Becoming familiar with metadata * How digital librarians are re-shaping scholarly publishing * The concept and framework of digital preservation best practices * Technical competencies such as XML and content management systems Familiarity with digital practices is increasingly important for all information professionals, and this book offers a solid foundation in the discipline.

In The Accidental Health Sciences Librarian, Lisa A. Ennis and Nicole Mitchell offer a thorough and up-to-date overview along with guidance on a range of critical resources, tools, and functions. Their coverage of such essential topics as HIPAA and MeSH, along with a wealth of expert tips and advice, is a must for all new, prospective, and working health sciences librarians.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics ranks educational services, accounting for nearly 13 million jobs, as the second largest industry in the United States. Career Opportunities in Education and Related Services, Second Edition profiles 103 jobs in this rewarding field. The new edition covers PreK-12 teachers and teaching specialists, overseas teachers, higher education administrators, educational assistants, curriculum and instructional developers, librarians, environmental educators, animal trainers, and more. All job profiles have been revised and updated; 15 profiles have been added; and further resources and appendixes have been thoroughly updated and expanded to better serve high school students interested in the education field. New careers profiled include: Aerobics instructor Assistant principal Cafeteria manager Career guidance technician Children's librarian Dean of students Early childhood teacher Music teacher Nutritionist Park naturalist Peace Corps volunteer Physical education teacherSchool counselor Special education technology specialist Textbook editor Training developer Vocational instructor.

Landing a job in the twenty-first century will take skill, determination, and a little help from the Career Opportunities series. Each popular volume provides an in-depth look at salary ranges, advancement prospects, employment trends, necessary experience, on-line information, and relevant unions and associations. Each entry includes a Career Profile that presents an overview of the main features of the job, a Career Ladder that illustrates frequent routes to and from the position described, and a comprehensive survey of special skills, education, and training required. More than 100 jobs are described, including general assignment reporter, copy editor, speechwriter, and screenwriter.