Buch, Englisch, 192 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm
Buch, Englisch, 192 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm
ISBN: 978-1-85604-768-5
Verlag: Taylor & Francis
This practical toolkit will be your guide towards career success and fulfilment as you make your way in the information sector.
Each chapter captures the expert advice of rising stars in the profession and across sectors, interweaving case studies that illustrate how to thrive in the information sector, take control of your professional development and get to grips with every area of information work. A companion website provides further information, resources and links.
Comprehensive coverage includes:
adapting to your new environment and assessing and developing your skills
getting involved in professional networks and promoting yourself
project planning and management
meeting your users needs and measuring success
using online and social media tools
marketing your service
developing technical skills
information ethics and IP
working with stakeholders
how to generate funding for your service
writing and speaking, conferences and professional organisations
further qualifications, mentoring and moving on.
Readership: This is the ultimate resource for all new professionals across the information disciplines, and internationally, whether in archives, academic, public or special libraries. It's also an ideal introduction to information work for LIS students who want to be prepared for the world of work.
Zielgruppe
Professional Practice & Development
Autoren/Hrsg.
Fachgebiete
Weitere Infos & Material
1. Project management 2. Teaching, training and communicating 3. Meeting your users’ needs and measuring success 4. Marketing your service and engaging stakeholders 5. Using technologies 6. Getting and staying online 7. Generating funding and doing more with less 8. Managing money, budgets and negotiating 9. Information ethics and copyright 10. Upskilling and professional development 11. Networking and promoting yourself 12. Professional involvement and career development.
