What's the Alternative? Career Options for Librarians and Info Pros

Abstract

Career Options for Librarians and Info Pros offers a concise overview of nontraditional career paths, particularly for new graduates of library and information schools and mid-level professionals. Most chapters include resource lists to help readers learn more about particular professions, such as indexing or marketing, and include personal stories from individuals working in those professions. Chapter 4 also advises that creating multiple income streams or blended work arrangements, for instance, by doing both consulting and indexing or working part-time for one's current library while striking out into corporate intelligence, may be a prudent approach for many career changers.