library science

An introduction to careers in information science that provides information on the job market, working conditions, salaries, job requirements, and training requirements.

Presents one hundred ready-to-use strategies to help librarians stay on top of their busy schedules and handle any task.

Profiles careers in the library and information sciences, discussing the nature of the work, educational and training requirements, employment opportunities, salary figures, and sources of additional information.

Photographs and simple text teach young readers about a librarian's job, the tools they use, where they work, what they wear, and what their day is like.

Describes a typical work day for a public librarian as he answers reference questions, repairs microfilm readers, weeds the collections, and finds videos for patrons.

Looks at the work done by librarians in schools, discusses the education and training needed to do the job, and reviews the history of the profession.

Introduces the parts of a book by describing how they are similar to a person.

A guide to librarianship based on knowledge and learning, describing the importance of reaching beyond the search for new uses for the Internet and twenty-first-century technologies, and providing a visual representation of the field with statements on theories, examples of practice, key ideas, and related topics.

Offers students interested in library and information science information on different careers in the field, with an overview of each job's training requirements, responsibilities, salary, and outlook.

Presents a collection of cartoons and humor based on the theme of librarianship.