The New Information Professional

Offers 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. 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 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 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.