Jump-Start Your Career as a Digital Librarian : A Lita Guide by Jane D. Monson
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Author: Jane D. Monson
Page Count: 248 pages
Published Date: 16 May 2013
Publisher: Neal-Schuman Publishers Inc
Publication Country: New York, United States
Language: English
Format: eBook
ISBN: 9781555708771
Download Link: Jump-Start Your Career as a Digital Librarian A Lita Guide
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The skills of digital librarianship are more crucial than ever, and these same skills are in high demand outside the field, from tech start-ups undertaking digitization projects to digital humanities centres bringing together professors, computer scientists, and information technologists. Map out your career in this fast-growing field with the full range of perspectives gathered in this clear, concise overview of the core concepts and competencies of digital librarianship. Twenty-one experienced practitioners from a variety of settings offer realistic views of today s job market, typical project dynamics, and employer expectations.
Whether you're a new graduate just starting out or a seasoned professional transitioning from a more traditional area such as cataloguing or archives, you'll benefit from this books valuable coverage of topics such as* Activities and roles of the digital librarian, including management of digital projects and collaboration* Developing and using transferable skills* Becoming familiar with metadata* How digital librarians are re-shaping scholarly publishing* The concept and framework of digital preservation best practices* Technical competencies such as XML and content management systemsFamiliarity with digital practices is increasingly important for all information professionals, and this book offers a solid foundation in the discipline.
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