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The new information professional : your guide to careers in the digital age

2010

Format:	Book
Author:	Lawson, Judy.
Title:	The new information professional : your guide to careers in the digital age / Judy Lawson, Joanna Kroll, and Kelly Kowatch.
Publisher, Date:	New York : Neal-Schuman Publishers, [2010] ©2010
Description:	xv, 240 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm illustration
Summary:	This title provides career planning help for a fast-evolving profession! This book's progressive approach, unmatched scope and up to date guidance will open the doors to a wide range of exciting information age careers to undergraduates, high school students, parents and advisors along with information students and recent graduates who are interested in exploring emerging career paths. Written by a team of seasoned career services experts at the University of Michigan, one of the nation's leading schools, this exceedingly comprehensive new resource provides in-depth coverage of career opportunities in eight core information fields, including: Archives and Preservation Management; Human Computer Interaction; Information Analysis and Retrieval; Information Management; Information Policy; Library and Information Services; Records Management; and, Social Computing. Chapters of this title are clearly organized by field, and each one includes a fully-fleshed description, real world profile, education and training programs, example job titles, illustrated career maps, and online resources for additional exploration. There is also an invaluable chapter on career planning that covers self-assessment, career-decision making, networking, and job search strategies.
Subjects:	Information science -- Vocational guidance. Library science -- Vocational guidance. Information services industry -- Vocational guidance.
Other Author:	Kroll, Joanna. Kowatch, Kelly.
Other Title:	Guide to careers in the digital age
Notes:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:	Archives and preservation of information -- Records management -- Library and information services -- Human-computer interaction -- Social computing -- Information systems management -- Information policy -- Information analysis and retrieval -- Planning for your career in information.
LCCN:	2010009306
ISBN:	9781555706982 (alk. paper) 1555706983 (alk. paper)
Other Number:	569495481
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Library Journal Review

University of Michigan iSchool career development counselors Lawson, Joanna Kroll, and Kelly Kowatch present an in-depth, well-organized career guide on current and emerging jobs within the information field. The authors examine eight major areas: archives and preservation of information, records management, library and information science, human-computer interaction, social computing, information systems management, information policy, and information analysis and retrieval. They briefly discuss each area, outline skills, training, and education, and include profiles of current working professionals. Occupation outlook, job titles, professional roles, and salaries are also explored. The book features additional resources and references as well as flow charts depicting career paths available with relevant coursework and suggested internships. The final chapter is a step-by-step guide for developing a career action plan. Verdict This unparalleled, comprehensive guide is written for undergraduate students but will also be relevant to the postgraduate considering an information profession. Highly recommended for academic and large public libraries as well as high school and college career centers; essential for library and information schools.-Jane Scott, George Fox Univ. Lib., Newberg, OR (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

CHOICE Review

Lawson, Kroll, and Kowatch (all, Univ. of Michigan) provide a useful, engaging guide for those considering a career as an information professional. Drawing on their extensive experience in information science higher education, the authors map out the many and diverse options for information professionals. The book divides the field into eight categories: "Archives and Preservation of Information," "Records Management," "Library and Information Services," "Human-Computer Interaction," "Social Computing," "Information Systems Management," "Information Policy," and "Information Analysis and Retrieval." For each of these areas, the authors provide a career map that includes educational requirements, work experience, relevant coursework, and internships, job titles, and industry areas. The career maps offer a concrete layout of the complex, evolving terrain that information professionals inhabit. The last chapter provides resources to assist readers in planning their career. The book also defines terms related to each specific field. Career planning worksheets and an appendix complete the text. Summing Up: Highly recommended. Career planning collections serving lower- and upper-division undergraduates as well as high school students. K. J. Whitehair University of Kansas Medical Center

Booklist Review

Thanks to the information revolution, librarianship is evolving beyond its historical roles. In this volume, the authors, all affiliated with the University of Michigan School of Information, identify eight career work sectors in the fast-growing field of information: archives and preservation, records management, library and information services, human-computer interaction, social computing, information systems management, information policy, and information analysis and retrieval. Each chapter includes an overview and specific tracks, skills and abilities, professional roles, occupational outlook, salary information, sample profiles, and resources. Two-page career maps show education (including relevant course work), internships, career titles, and industry areas. The focus is primarily on careers outside the traditional library setting. Although the perspective is uneven, the book can provide interesting ideas for students who like to work with information.--Gooden, Susan Copyright 2010 Booklist

Summary

This book's progressive approach, unmatched scope and up-to-date guidance will open the doors to a wide range of exciting information-age careers to undergraduates, high school students, parents, and advisors along with Information students and recent graduates who are interested in exploring emerging career paths. Written by a team of seasoned career services experts at the University of Michigan, one of the nation's leading iSchools, this exceedingly comprehensive new resource provides in-depth coverage of career opportunities in eight core information fields, including:

Archives and preservation management Human computer interaction Information analysis and retrieval Information systems management Information policy Library and information services Records management Social computing

Chapters are clearly organized by field, and each one includes a fully-fleshed description, real world profile, education and training programs, example job titles, illustrated career maps, and online resources for additional exploration. There is also an invaluable chapter on career planning that covers self-assessment, career-decision making, networking, and job search strategies. The New Information Professional is an indispensable resource for career information collections within school, public, and academic libraries, as well as for college career centers and career counselors.

Table of Contents

	List of Career Plannning Diagrams	p. vii
	Preface	p. ix
	Acknowledgments	p. xv
Chapter 1	Archives and Preservation of Information	p. 1
	Introduction	p. 1
	Skills and Abilities	p. 7
	Professional Roles	p. 9
	Occupational Outlook	p. 10
	Salary Information	p. 12
	Profiles-Perspectives of New Professionals	p. 13
	Careers in Archives and Preservation: At a Glance	p. 21
	Resources for Further Information/Exploration	p. 23
	Education and Training	p. 24
	References	p. 25
Chapter 2	Records Management	p. 27
	Introduction	p. 27
	Skills and Abilities	p. 33
	Professional Roles	p. 36
	Occupational Outlook	p. 36
	Salary Information	p. 39
	Profiles-Perspectives of New Professionals	p. 39
	Careers in Records Management: At a Glance	p. 46
	Resources for Further Information/Exploration	p. 48
	Education and Training	p. 50
	References	p. 51
Chapter 3	Library and Information Services	p. 53
	Introduction	p. 53
	Skills and Abilities	p. 58
	Professional Roles	p. 61
	Occupational Outlook	p. 62
	Salary Information	p. 64
	Profiles-Perspectives of New Professionals	p. 66
	Careers in Library and Information Services: At a Glance	p. 71
	Resources for Further Information/Exploration	p. 72
	Education and Training	p. 74
	References	p. 76
Chapter 4	Human-Computer Interaction	p. 79
	Introduction	p. 79
	Skills and Abilities	p. 85
	Professional Roles	p. 88
	Occupational Outlook	p. 89
	Salary Information	p. 92
	Profiles-Perspectives of New Professionals	p. 92
	Careers in Human-Computer Interaction: At a Glance	p. 97
	Resources for Further Information/Exploration	p. 100
	Education and Training	p. 101
	References	p. 103
Chapter 5	Social Computing	p. 105
	Introduction	p. 105
	Skills and Abilities	p. 111
	Professional Roles	p. 116
	Occupational Outlook	p. 117
	Salary Information	p. 119
	Profiles-Perspectives of New Professionals	p. 120
	Careers in Social Computing: At a Glance	p. 126
	Resources for Further Information/Exploration	p. 128
	Education and Training	p. 130
	References	p. 131
Chapter 6	Information Systems Management	p. 135
	Introduction	p. 135
	Skills and Abilities	p. 139
	Professional Roles	p. 144
	Occupational Outlook	p. 146
	Salary Information	p. 146
	Profiles-Perspectives of New Professionals	p. 147
	Careers in Information Systems Management: At a Glance	p. 153
	Resources for Further Information/Exploration	p. 155
	Education and Training	p. 157
	References	p. 158
Chapter 7	Information Policy	p. 161
	Introduction	p. 161
	Skills and Abilities	p. 166
	Professional Roles	p. 170
	Occupational Outlook	p. 171
	Salary Information	p. 172
	Profiles-Perspectives of New Professionals	p. 173
	Careers in Information Policy: At a Glance	p. 180
	Resources for Further Information/Exploration	p. 182
	Education and Training	p. 184
	References	p. 185
Chapter 8	Information Analysis and Retrieval	p. 187
	Introduction	p. 187
	Skills and Abilities	p. 192
	Professional Roles	p. 196
	Occupational Outlook	p. 198
	Salary Information	p. 199
	Profiles-Perspectives of New Professionals	p. 201
	Careers in Information Analysis and Retrieval: At a Glance	p. 208
	Resources for Further Information/Exploration	p. 210
	Education and Training	p. 212
	References	p. 212
Chapter 9	Planning for Your Career in Information	p. 215
	A Step-by-Step Guide to Career Fulfillment	p. 215
	Developing a Career Action Plan	p. 221
	Appendix: Listing of Relevant Academic Programs	p. 229
	Index	p. 233
	About the Authors	p. 239

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