Mastering Subject Specialties: Practical Advice from the Field Contributor(s): Sobel, Karen (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1440839646 ISBN-13: 9781440839641 Publisher: Libraries Unlimited OUR PRICE: $74.25 Product Type: Paperback Published: March 2016 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Language Arts & Disciplines | Library & Information Science - Cataloging & Classification - Language Arts & Disciplines | Library & Information Science - Collection Development |
Dewey: 023.2 |
LCCN: 2015043485 |
Physical Information: 0.44" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (0.65 lbs) 204 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Becoming a subject specialist is a rewarding career path for academic librarians: it allows you to pursue intellectual passions as well as move up in the organization. In this practical guide, experienced academic and research librarians describe how to succeed in various subject fields, presenting expert perspectives on the coursework, work experience, and core knowledge necessary for librarians interested in joining their specialty areas. For each specialty, an expert identifies useful or necessary coursework, provides insights on work and internship experiences, and pinpoints core knowledge areas necessary for success. The chapters offer valuable advice for early- and mid-career librarians on how to advance their career goals through building relevant skills, professional development, networking, and participating in professional associations. This book is crucial reading for library and information science students--and those who teach and advise them--as well as new librarians preparing for their careers and mid-career-changers. |