Friday, September 9, 2016

Career Transitions for Librarians

Anderson, D. E., & Pun, R. (Eds.). (2016). Career Transitions for Librarians: Proven Strategies for Moving to Another Type of Library. New York, NY: Rowman & Littlefield.

Career Transitions for Librarians explores the multifaceted roles of the librarian profession from personal narratives of professional librarians who have successfully worked and transitioned from one type of library to another.
  • What kinds of skill sets and experiences were they able to transfer or draw on from their previous work experiences?
  • How can you make these successful transitions as well?
From interview tips to developing relevant and transferable skill sets, this unique guide offers testimonials with a targeted advice and job strategies for readers interested in making these successful transitions during a time when there is a huge difficulty in securing a library job.

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