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[Introduction To] Museum Careers: A Practical Guide For Students And Novices, N. Elizabeth Schlatter Jan 2008

[Introduction To] Museum Careers: A Practical Guide For Students And Novices, N. Elizabeth Schlatter

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This concise volume is the place to start for anyone considering a career in museums. Museum professional and author N. Elizabeth Schlatter outlines the nature of the profession as a whole, the rewards and challenges of museum work, types of museums, and jobs within museums, including salary ranges. She discusses options for education and training, and suggestions on how to secure a job and how to move up the career ladder. Interviews with museum professionals from a variety of disciplines and backgrounds demonstrate different career paths and offer unique and helpful advice . For novices in the field, students in …


The Automation Of Serials Control With Sc350, Joyce Manna Janto Jan 1985

The Automation Of Serials Control With Sc350, Joyce Manna Janto

Law Faculty Publications

There are many automated serials control systems on the market today. SC350 is OCLC's entry. SC350 is an efficient and cost-effective way to handle serials in any type of library. The system is divide in to modules such as prediction, check-in, claiming, routing, etc. Each module is clearly defined and easy to master. No system is flawless, however, and this includes SC350. Problems exist with the manual, but these are manageable. OCLC has shown a willingness to work with users in enhancing and correcting the SC350 software. Overall, the advantages in using SC350 for serials far outnumber the disadvantages.


Basic International Reference Sources, Lucretia Mcculley Jan 1985

Basic International Reference Sources, Lucretia Mcculley

University Libraries Faculty and Staff Publications

Numerous reference sources are available to help librarians answer questions regarding the geographical and cultural characteristics of nations. In this article, Lucretia McCulley identifies the features that determine the quality of such materials, and explains how each of 13 research aids meets her criteria.