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Based in part on a selection of the author's past blog postings, Information Professionals' Career Confidential is a convenient, browsable, and illuminating pocket compendium of insights on topics relevant for information and knowledge professionals at any stage of their careers. This book collects comments on matters of interest to new and experienced information professionals alike in 1-2 minute “quick takes,” inviting further thought. Topics range from the value of knowledge management and effective communication in organizations to assessing employers’ perception of information professionals and how best to increase one’s value through professional organizations and volunteering.This unique resource will be illuminating for anyone in library and information science, career development, or knowledge and information management.

Based in part on a selection of the author''s past blog postings, Information Professionals'' Career Confidential is a convenient, browsable, and illuminating pocket compendium of insights on topics relevant for information and knowledge professionals at any stage of their careers.This book collects comments on matters of interest to new and experienced information professionals alike in 1-2 minute "quick takes, inviting further thought. Topics range from the value of knowledge management and effective communication in organizations to assessing employers'' perception of information professionals and how best to increase one''s value through professional organizations and volunteering.This unique resource will be illuminating for anyone in library and information science, career development, or knowledge and information management.- Raises questions – in a lively and concise manner – relevant for information professionals- Offers readers the opportunity to read entries one at a time for reflection, or to read the entire book and then go back to certain entries to consolidate the meaning- Presents ideas and concepts from thoughtful perspectives in a style designed to make professionals and students reflect on their own careers

The definitive guide to developing and managing a successful career in the information profession: Information Professionals and Knowledge Managers deal with significant challenges in building successful careers for a number of reasons associated with common misperceptions of their expertise and roles. In environments where they must often justify their work and value over and over again, those already in the profession need a boost and those just entering need to be prepared for a reality that may differ quite a bit from their expectations. The book is intended to give readers a set of tools and techniques with which to secure a strong career, build an effective brand, and succeed as professionals.Click Here to view the official page for this title on Facebook.- Written by opinion leaders and highly respected authorities in the field- Draws upon 50-plus years of experience in a variety of settings and roles- Offers realistic and honest pointers - no sugar-coating