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But I Want To Hold It In My Hand! Print Resources
Lanham, MD: Scarecrow Press, 2004. ISBN 0810850346, $40.00. Purchase from Amazon.com.
A follow up to Shontz’s 2002 book, Jump Start Your Career in Library and Information Science, The Librarian’s Career Guidebook is a wonderful collection of resources and information for librarians in all stages of their work lives, from those just considering librarianship as a career to those well into the profession. This anthology contains sections on everything from types of librarianship, to making yourself shine during interviews, to overcoming stress and burnout, to finding ways to grow professionally. Written by working librarians, each section is informative and accessible, with an excellent list of resources at the end of many chapters. In addition to these resources, Shontz also offers a companion web site, LIScareer, that addresses all aspects of librarian life. The Librarian’s Career Guidebook is a rich reference for anyone interested in the library field; I picture it becoming well-worn and loved on many bookshelves.
Penny Scott is a Reference Librarian and Business Liaison at the Gleeson Library/Geschke Center, University of San Francisco.