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Shontz, Priscilla K. and Richard A. Murray, editors.
A Day in the Life: Career Options in Library & Information Science. Libraries Unlimited, [2007]

Priscilla Shontz and Rich Murray are editing a book tentatively called A Day in the Life for Libraries Unlimited. This book attempts to provide a glimpse into a wide variety of jobs available to information professionals. In this book, 96 contributors describe a “typical” work day, point out advantages and disadvantages in their positions, and offer advice to job seekers interested in following their career paths. Authors candidly share their experiences to offer readers a sense of what it’s really like to work in a job like theirs. The book covers a wide variety of traditional and non-traditional jobs. In addition to public, academic, school, and special libraries, the authors also represent consortia, associations, LIS programs, vendors, publishers, consultants, and nonlibrary fields. Though the book is primarily aimed at information professionals working in the US and Canada, it features authors from around the world.

TENTATIVE TABLE OF CONTENTS

Preface (Priscilla K. Shontz and Richard A. Murray)
Acknowledgments
Introduction: What Do Librarians Do All Day? (Jessamyn West)

PUBLIC LIBRARIES

Chapter 1: Adult Services Librarian (Katie Dunneback)
Chapter 2: Teen Librarian (Sophie Brookover)
Chapter 3: Children’s Librarian (Jenna Innes)
Chapter 4: Client Services Librarian (Helen Kwaka)
Chapter 5: Multimedia Librarian (Marci Cohen)
Chapter 6: Electronic Services Librarian (Sarah Houghton)
Chapter 7: Technical Services Manager (Nanette Wargo Donohue)
Chapter 8: Rural Library Director (Joy Huebert)
Chapter 9: Urban Branch Manager (Jim Pearson)
Chapter 10: Administrator (Osei Akoto Baffour)
Chapter 11: Territorial Librarian (Alison Hopkins)
Chapter 12: Consultant, State Library (Mylee Joseph)

ACADEMIC LIBRARIES

Chapter 13: Reference Librarian (Amanda Etches-Johnson)
Chapter 14: Reference Librarian at an Overseas American University (Nancy Fawley)
Chapter 15: Reference Librarian and School of Nursing Liaison (Lisa A. Ennis)
Chapter 16: Reference/Government Documents Librarian (Karen Davidson)
Chapter 17: Social Sciences and Outreach Librarian (Samantha Schmehl Hines)
Chapter 18: Distance Education Librarian (Marie F. Jones)
Chapter 19: Collection Development Librarian (Alexis Linoski)
Chapter 20: Curriculum Specialist (Ann Brownson)
Chapter 21: Conservator (Whitney Baker)
Chapter 22: Cataloging/Training Librarian (Ellen Symons and Anne Brûlé)
Chapter 23: Special Materials Cataloger (Douglas King)
Chapter 24: Serials/Electronic Resources Librarian (Sarah Sutton)
Chapter 25: Ordering Librarian (Jesse Holden)
Chapter 26: Access Services Librarian (Christine Ciambella)
Chapter 27: GIS/Data Librarian (Kim M. Ricker)
Chapter 28: Metadata Specialist (Robert Wolfe)
Chapter 29: Systems Librarian (Doris J. Van Kampen)
Chapter 30: Technology Librarian in a Developing Country (Chinwe Anunobi)
Chapter 31: Human Resources Librarian (Jenifer Abramson)
Chapter 32: Information Literacy Coordinator (Michelle S. Millet)
Chapter 33: Head of Interlibrary Loan/Document Delivery Services (Michelle Batchelor)
Chapter 34: Electronic Periodicals Manager (Susan Davis)
Chapter 35: Head of Information Services (Laura Townsend Kane)
Chapter 36: Head of Technical Services (Karen Douglas)
Chapter 37: Library Services Coordinator (Erin Barta)
Chapter 38: Learning Resource Center Director (Lonnie Beene)
Chapter 39: University Library Director (E. Lorene Flanders)

SCHOOL LIBRARIES

Chapter 40: Private School Librarian (Barbara Karp)
Chapter 41: International School Librarian (Paula Pfoeffer)

SPECIAL LIBRARIES

Chapter 42: Librarian, History of Medicine Library (Alyson Dalby)
Chapter 43: Medical Librarian, Pediatric Hospital Library (Elisabeth Rowan)
Chapter 44: Library and Information Officer, Nonprofit Health Organization (Natasha Davies)
Chapter 45: Librarian/Vice President, Financial Company (Dan Cherubin)
Chapter 46: Technical Librarian/Document Controller, Oil and Gas Company (Jennifer Morrison)
Chapter 47: Librarian, Internet Start-Up Company (Steven M. Cohen)
Chapter 48: Director of Library Services, Law Firm (Kelly Devlin)
Chapter 49: Law Librarian, Private Law Firm (Katherine Coolidge)
Chapter 50: Public Law Librarian (Laurie Selwyn)
Chapter 51: Librarian, Art Museum Library (Jonathan W. Evans)
Chapter 52: Public Access Coordinator, Film Archive (Snowden Becker)
Chapter 53: Librarian, Private Social Club (Mary Jo P. Godwin)
Chapter 54: Golf Librarian (Doug Stark)
Chapter 55: Information Resource Director, U.S. Embassy (Petter Næss)
Chapter 56: Head, Legislative Relations Office, Congressional Research Service (Robert R. Newlen)
Chapter 57: Information Specialist, Government Research Organization (Celia Waters)
Chapter 58: Armed Forces Librarian (Stephanie DeClue)
Chapter 59: Police Force Librarian (Tom Rink)
Chapter 60: Coordinator of Correctional Libraries (Glennor Shirley)
Chapter 61: Librarian for the Blind and Disabled (Sarah Pitkin)

CONSORTIA

Chapter 62: Internet Trainer (Michael Sauers)
Chapter 63: Member Support Coordinator (Cynthia I. Wilson)
Chapter 64: Metadata Specialist (Rebekah Kilzer)
Chapter 65: Knowledge Manager (Christina Stoll)

LIS FACULTY

Chapter 66: Assistant Professor (Lynne C. Chase)
Chapter 67: Visiting Instructor at an International University (Dallas Long)

LIBRARY VENDORS

Chapter 68: Director of Sales for North America (Dena Schoen)
Chapter 69: Sales Coordinator for International and Special Markets (Ann Snoeyenbos)
Chapter 70: Training Resources Manager (Julie Harwell)
Chapter 71: Cataloger (Bryan Baldus)
Chapter 72: Senior Product Strategist (Candy Zemon)

PUBLISHING

Chapter 73: Editor, Publisher, Author, Speaker (Judith A. Siess)
Chapter 74: Assistant Editor (Tracy Shields)
Chapter 75: Author of Young Adult Novels (Clare B. Dunkle)
Chapter 76: Indexer (Enid L. Zafran)
Chapter 77: Freelance Book Producer (Vernon R. Totanes)
Chapter 78: Rights and Permissions Manager (Alisa Alering)
Chapter 79: Electronic Marketing Manager (Betsy Van der Veer Martens)
Chapter 80: Web Marketing Coordinator (Michelle Mach)
Chapter 81: Database Librarian (Marc Vera)

ASSOCIATIONS AND AGENCIES

Chapter 82: Director, Library Association (Jenifer Grady)
Chapter 83: Director of Information and Communications/Privacy Officer, Advertising Association (Jo-Ann McQuillan)
Chapter 84: Senior Program Officer, Federal Agency (Elaina Norlin)
Chapter 85: Senior Planning and Development Specialist for Library Services, Federal Agency (Nancy G. Faget)
Chapter 86: Program Coordinator, Health Organization (Shelley Hourston)
Chapter 87: Project Coordinator, Nonprofit Corporation (Melody D. Parker)

NONTRADITIONAL

Chapter 88: Personal Librarian (Michele McGinnis)
Chapter 89: Independent Information Professional (Mary-Doug Wright)
Chapter 90: Consultant, Entrepreneur, Marketing Manager (Carol A. Berger)
Chapter 91: Senior Program Manager (Samantha Starmer)
Chapter 92: Information Architect (Lynn Boyden)
Chapter 93: Competitive Intelligence Analyst (Michael Russell)
Chapter 94: Knowledge Management Specialist (Lana Krolikowski)
Chapter 95: Community Evangelist (Jenny Spadafora)
Epilogue: A Day in the Life of Priscilla and Rich’s Editor (Sue Easun)

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