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The nextgen librarian's survival guide / Rachel Singer Gordon.

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: Medford, N.J. : Information Today, ©2006.Description: 1 online resource (xiv, 208 pages)Content type:
  • text
Media type:
  • computer
Carrier type:
  • online resource
ISBN:
  • 1573879541
  • 9781573879545
  • 9781573878913
  • 157387891X
  • 9781573878920
  • 1573878928
Other title:
  • Next generation librarian's survival guide
Subject(s): Genre/Form: Additional physical formats: Print version:: Nextgen librarian's survival guide.DDC classification:
  • 020.23 22
LOC classification:
  • Z682.35.V62 G67 2006eb
Other classification:
  • 06.52
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Contents:
Next generation librarianship -- Surviving library school -- Surviving the job hunt -- Surviving entry-level positions -- Moving forward -- Image, stereotypes, and diversity -- Connections -- Work/life balance -- Transforming the profession -- A note to library administrators.
Summary: Here is a unique resource for next generation librarians, addressing the specific needs of GenXers and Millennials as they work to define themselves as information professionals. The book focuses on how NextGens can move their careers forward and positively impact the profession. Library career guru Rachel Singer Gordon -- herself a NextGen librarian -- provides timely advice along with tips and insights from dozens of librarians on issues ranging from image and stereotypes, to surviving library school and entry-level positions, to working with older colleagues. A special section for current library administrators and managers makes this a must-read not only for NextGen librarians, but for those who recruit, work with, and mentor them.
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 187-200) and index.

Next generation librarianship -- Surviving library school -- Surviving the job hunt -- Surviving entry-level positions -- Moving forward -- Image, stereotypes, and diversity -- Connections -- Work/life balance -- Transforming the profession -- A note to library administrators.

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Here is a unique resource for next generation librarians, addressing the specific needs of GenXers and Millennials as they work to define themselves as information professionals. The book focuses on how NextGens can move their careers forward and positively impact the profession. Library career guru Rachel Singer Gordon -- herself a NextGen librarian -- provides timely advice along with tips and insights from dozens of librarians on issues ranging from image and stereotypes, to surviving library school and entry-level positions, to working with older colleagues. A special section for current library administrators and managers makes this a must-read not only for NextGen librarians, but for those who recruit, work with, and mentor them.

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