Rethinking Information Work

by Dority, G. Kim

• ISBN13: 9781591581802
• ISBN10: 159158180X
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-09-30
• Publisher: Libraries Unltd Inc

Summary

Today, information work offers you an unprecedented number of career options. Whether you are a student, taking your first steps in librarianship, a mid-careerist planning your next best professional move, or a seasoned information professional looking for new directions and growth; this practical guide can help you sort through the options. Leading you through a process of planning the information career of your choice, it shows you how to determine what type of work would be most fulfilling to you, explores what types of work are available to those with an LIS-based skill set, and helps you create an action plan for accomplishing your career goals and reaching your full professional potential.

Author Biography

G. Kim Dority is adjunct faculty at University of Denver's graduate library school.

Table of Contents

Introduction	ix
Rethinking Information Work	1	(18)
Self-Knowledge: Your Career Starting Point	19	(20)
The Traditional Path	39	(34)
The Nontraditional Path	73	(24)
The Independent Path	97	(20)
Creating Your Professional Portfolio	117	(18)
Growing Your Career	135	(20)
Thriving on Change	155	(16)
Creating Your Career Map	171	(18)
Taking Charge of Your Career	189	(12)
Appendix A---Special Interest Groups	201	(10)
Appendix B---Employment Resources	211	(4)
Appendix C---Current Awareness Resources	215	(4)
Index	219