The Information Professional's Guide to

This is the first book designed to meet the needs of Internet-connected librarians interested in using online tools to advance their careers. Includes practical advice on topics ranging from current awareness services and personal Web pages to distance education, electronic resumes, and online job searches. Up-and-coming librarians will learn how to research education opportunities, and experienced information professionals will learn new ways to network online. Supported by the Career Development Online Web Page.

Sarah L. Nesbeitt is Reference/Systems Librarian at Maxwell Library, Bridgewater State College, Mass Rachel Singer Gordon is Head of Computer Services at the Franklin Park Public Library, Ill.

List of Figures

ix

Foreword

xiii

The Career Development Online Web Site

xv

Acknowledgments

xvii

Introduction

1

(6)

Part 1: Learning and Growing Online

Getting Connected

7

(14)

Librarianship Transformed

8

(1)

Connecting to the Internet

9

(8)

Learning More About the Internet

17

(4)

Networking Online

21

(30)

E-Mail

22

(19)

Forums

41

(4)

Chat

45

(6)

Current Awareness

51

(28)

How the Internet Has Changed Current Awareness

53

(3)

Purposes of Current Awareness Services in the Field

56

(1)

Types of Current Awareness Services

57

(11)

Handling Information Overload

68

(2)

Additional Sources for Current Awareness Information

70

(9)

Part 2: Professional Involvement

Professional Associations

79

(26)

Why Join an Association?

80

(2)

Professional Associations vs. Library Consortia

82

(2)

Exploring Professional Associations Using the Internet

84

(18)

Getting Involved in Person

102

(3)

Learning About and Participating in Conferences

105

(16)

Conferences Sponsored by Organizations

106

(1)

Conferences Sponsored by Publishers

107

(1)

Connecting with Vendors at Conferences

108

(2)

Conference Presentations and Poster Sessions

110

(3)

Best Online Conference Listings

113

(4)

Registering for Conferences and Housing Online

117

(3)

Print Journals and Journal Web Pages

120

(1)

Your Online Presence

121

(24)

Web Sites

122

(11)

Weblogs

133

(3)

E-Mail Discussion Lists and Newsletters

136

(6)

Promoting Your Online Resource

142

(3)

Professional Literature: Reading and Contributing Online

145

(34)

Locating Publishing Opportunities

148

(11)

Query Submission

159

(7)

Researching Your Topic Online

166

(5)

Additional Online Advantages

171

(4)

Reading Professional Literature Online

175

(4)

Part 3: Education

Education Decisions

179

(24)

Locating LIS Programs

180

(6)

The MLS Decision Process

186

(6)

Finding Continuing Education Opportunities

192

(3)

Acquiring Certification

195

(4)

Locating a Ph.D. Program

199

(4)

Distance Education

203

(32)

Why Online?

205

(2)

Formats and Requirements of Online Coursework

207

(5)

Earning an MLS Degree Online

212

(11)

Continuing Education Opportunities Online

223

(6)

Disadvantages of Online Coursework

229

(6)

Show Me the Money! Scholarships, Grants, and Awards

235

(18)

Scholarships

236

(7)

Grants

243

(5)

Awards

248

(5)

Part 4: Employment

Your Electronic Resume

253

(28)

Why Create an Electronic Resume?

255

(2)

Resume Formats

257

(15)

Posting Your Resume on the Web

272

(5)

When To Send Your Resume Electronically

277

(2)

Web Sites for Electronic Resume Help

279

(2)

Library Job Hunting Online

281

(30)

Pros and Cons of the Online Job Search

282

(5)

Online Job Listings for Librarians

287

(15)

Sources for Nontraditional Library Positions

302

(3)

The Application Process

305

(4)

Job-Hunting Advice and Interview Questions

309

(2)

Researching Employment Situations

311

(66)

Career Planning and Self-Assessment

311

(2)

Employer Background

313

(9)

Salary Information

322

(1)

Moving and Relocation

323

(1)

Summary

324

(9)

Conclusion--Putting It All Together

327

(6)

Part 5: Appendices

Appendix A---Professional Organizations and Conferences with an Online Presence

333

(12)

National Associations in the U.S.

333

(5)

National (English-Language) Associations Outside the U.S.

338

(1)

U.S. State and Regional Associations

338

(5)

Canadian Provincial and Regional Associations

343

(1)

International Associations

344

(1)

Appendix B---English-Language Library-Related Publishing Outlets with an Online Presence

345

(20)

Monographs

345

(3)

National and International Journals

348

(4)

Peer-Reviewed Journals (With a Print Counterpart)

352

(6)

Electronic Journals and Newsletters (General and Refereed)

358

(3)

Related Publications Outside the Library Field

361

(1)

Reviewing Opportunities

361

(2)

State/Local Journals

363

(2)

Appendix C---Recommended Reading

365

(12)

General Sources for Librarianship, Career Development, and the Internet

365

(2)

Chapters 1-3: Learning and Growing Online

367

(3)

Chapters 4-7: Professional Involvment

370

(2)

Chapters 8-10: Education

372

(2)

Chapters 11-13: Employment

374

(3)

About the Authors

377

(2)

Index

379

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