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Academic Cultures by
"A fascinating read. . . an important contribution to the discussion of graduate training."--Donald E. Hall, author, The Academic Community: A Manual for Change.
Top Careers for Liberal Arts Graduates by
Translating a college degree into a rewarding job is no longer as easy as it once was. This book helps today's high school students plan ahead for what major they will complete in college in order to get the kind of job they want. For recent college graduates as well, this book offers clear, helpful information on transforming a college education into an valuable asset in the job search. Top Careers for Liberal Arts Graduates explores what it takes to turn a major in liberal arts, such as history, English, or art history, into a top job. With the right know-how, a liberal arts degree can land a good-paying and rewarding job with the possibility for advancement. The book's introduction provides a broad survey of what types of jobs are available to liberal arts majors and discusses what to expect out of one of these degrees in general. The top jobs are then explored with special attention to their distinguishing features. Jobs covered include: Advertising account executives Archivists Book editors Congressional aides Economists Interpreters and translators Literary agents Parole officers Public opinion researchers Teachers Writers.
Straight from the Stacks by
For library students, paraprofessionals, and librarians who are wondering if they have their ladder against the right wall, Straight from the stacks fills the need for an up-to-date resource that uncovers the amazing and varied jobs available in the library field. Encompassing both traditional and nontraditional career paths in libraries, this comprehensive and engaging guide makes it easy to get a grip on these and other information science career path questions. Organized by type of institution including public, school, academic, nontraditional, medical/law, and library administration. Kane covers the many areas of librarianship and typical jobs in each environment and provides practical answers to the common questions: Should I move ahead for that MLIS? Where can I go with this advanced degree in library science? What else is out there? Am I on the right career path? What experience and training do I need? Tracing career paths, everyday duties, and qualities for succeeding, this useful overview offers anyone entering the profession inspiration as well as hard-hitting career-building information. First-hand accounts from real-life librarians in a variety of information science di
