Making It to the Major Leagues: Career Movement between Library and Archival Professions and from Small College to Large University Libraries.

Johnson, Timothy J.

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ERIC Number: EJ654190

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Publication Date: 2002

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Making It to the Major Leagues: Career Movement between Library and Archival Professions and from Small College to Large University Libraries.

Johnson, Timothy J.

Library Trends, v50 n4 p614-30 Spr 2002

Examines issues of career movement and change between library and archival fields and from small colleges to large universities. Topics include professional education and training; initial career planning and placement; continuing education; scouting and mentoring; job market conditions; work experience and personal skills; professional involvement; and professional association self-interest. (Author/LRW)

Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Archives, Career Change, Career Planning, Decision Making, Higher Education, Labor Market, Library Education, Mentors, Midlife Transitions, Professional Associations, Professional Education, Professional Training, Work Experience

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Language: English

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