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Today's articles have focused largely on careers in librarianship, but a number of options are open to information professionals who wish to move into related fields. These resources will help those of you who are interested in using your skills as librarians in alternative careers, and give you ideas as to what else might be available.
Special Librarians
Special librarians may move more comfortably between careers, as business libraries transform themselves and information functions are spread throughout companies. The Western Canada Chapter of the Special Libraries Association addresses non-traditional careers for librarians in their "Wired West" newsletter. See Emerging Careers for Librarians - Part I and Part II. Special librarians might also be interested in Susanna Weaver's "Non-traditional Jobs for Special Librarians."
All Librarians
Librarians In the 21st Century: Non-Traditional Jobs for Librarians was created by students at the Syracuse School of Information Studies. Their page gives some background on changes inside and outside the profession that have broadened the possibilities for information professionals, and lists a number of other sites and titles for librarians interested in non-traditional careers. While you're visiting, check out the rest of the Librarians In the 21st Century site -- there is a lot of good information here! Also check out "Job Searching: Widen Your Cast" from About.com.
A Changing Profession
For one look at librarians' changing roles, see Cherrie Noble's "Reflecting On Our Future."