Career Q&A: A Librarian’s Real-Life, Practical Guide to Managing a Successful Career

Abstract

This book examines events, transitions, struggles, and advances that encompass and define a librarian's career, answering a range of important questions library professionals face as they move through the various stages of their working lives. The beginning : getting started or getting going -- Making a good first impression : the art of the cover letter -- Documenting your employment history : the art of the resume -- Online identities : managing your online presence and building your brand -- Interviewing : getting ready for the show -- Networking : getting involved in the profession -- From here to there : time for a change -- Putting yourself out there : presenting and writing -- Job flexibility : possibility or myth? -- Alternative jobs : the nontraditional career path -- Moving up the ladder : stepping into management -- Keeping up : following technology and trends -- Collaboration : forming productive partnerships -- Retirement : wrapping up your career and planning for the next stage.