library science

Describes jobs for people who like to read and write.

Defines more than 375 basic and technical terms used by K-12 school library media specialists.

Contains descriptions of careers for people who love books, looking at jobs that involve reading, research, and other work with printed words, and including information on salaries, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement.

Introduces young readers to the work that librarians do, their special skills and training, and how they serve the community.

Provides an overview of the field, employment outlook, educational requirements, and the future.

A collection of library-related lists, including "10 Commandments for Borrowers of Books, " "15 Favorite Library Postcards, " "Stephen Leary's Top 10 Ways to Exit a Library, " "10 Intriguing Paper Defects, " and others.

A collection of nearly two hundred quotes about the library profession from around the world and throughout history.

Provides an overview of the field, employment outlook, educational requirements, and the future.

Whether you're a student or a professionals ready for a career change, you'll find in this invaluable book everything you need to know to start an exciting career or alter the direction of your current career in library and/or information science. Features include a quick-reference Career Profile for each job summarizing its notable features, a Career Ladder illustrating frequent routes to and from the position described, and a comprehensive text pointing out special skills, education, training, and various associations relevant to each post. Appendixes list educational institutions, periodicals and directories, professional associations, and useful industry Web sites.