| EDUCATION and LEARNING |
MBA101 <http://www.mba101.com/> : This is a portal to sites of interest to those pursuing MBAs, and well as to anyone interested in business information. There are sections devoted to news, ecommerce, articles, links to universities, and IQ tests.
| HUMAN RESOURCES |
O'NET Online <http://online.onetcenter.org/> : The O*NET database includes information on skills, abilities, knowledges, work activities, and interests associated with occupations. This information can be used to facilitate career exploration, vocational counseling, and a variety of human resources functions, such as developing job orders and position descriptions and aligning training with current workplace needs. Information in O*NET is available for over 950 occupations. Each occupational title and code is based on the most current version (1999) of the Standard Occupational Classification system.
| LIBRARY & INFORMATION SCIENCE |
ARL Annual Survey <http://www.arl.org/stats/salary/> : The ARL (Association of Research Libraries) Annual Salary Survey is a compilation of data covering over 12,000 professional positions in ARL libraries. Tables display average, median, and beginning salaries; salaries by position and experience, sex, and race/ethnic background; salaries in different geographic regions and sizes of libraries. Additional tables cover law, medical, Canadian, and nonuniversity research libraries.
The Informed Librarian <http://www.san-andreas-sla.org/faultline/informed.htm> : A free current awareness for the library and information professional
| PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT |
ARL Annual Survey <http://www.arl.org/stats/salary/> : The ARL (Association of Research Libraries) Annual Salary Survey is a compilation of data covering over 12,000 professional positions in ARL libraries. Tables display average, median, and beginning salaries; salaries by position and experience, sex, and race/ethnic background; salaries in different geographic regions and sizes of libraries. Additional tables cover law, medical, Canadian, and nonuniversity research libraries.
Canadian Library and Information Studies Programmes <http://www.mgmt.dal.ca/slis/publisfr.html> :
Competencies for Special Librarians of the 21st Century <http://www.sla.org/professional/comp.html> : Following the publication of the 1996 document Competencies for Special Librarians of the 21st Century, the SLA Board of Directors directed Association staff to conduct a survey of Library and Information Science programs throughout the world. The goals of the survey were to provide a benchmark of information studies curricula and to identify competency areas better served by continuing education programs offered through professional associations. Get the Library and Information Studies Programs Survey Final Report -- Executive Summary, or the full survey which can be downloaded in pdf format
Cybrarians Manifesto <http://listserv.uh.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind9510D&L=pacs-l&P=R20> : Michael Bauwens article with his comments as it appeared on PACS-L. Discusses the evolution of librarians and our competencies
Directory of Accredited LIS Master's Programs <http://www.ala.org/alaorg/oa/lisdir.html> : Library schools in North America accredited by ALA
How to Write a Marketing Plan <http://www.verticalnet.com/> : Good introductory article on marketing the library, by Amelia Kassel. In MLS Marketing Library Services Volume 13 No. 5 • June 1999
Indispensable Writing Resources <http://www.quintcareers.com/writing/> : This site is divided into seven different sections. The first, Reference Material, provides you with a detailed listing of reference material available in print.
The second, Writing Style Guides, provides a listing of general and subject-specific writing style books.
The third, Writing and Journalism Jobs, includes descriptions and links to the best job resources for jobs in writing, journalism, and publishing.
The fourth, Internet Reference Resources, offers descriptions and links to all sorts of reference material available on the Web, including libraries and reference resources.
The fifth, Writing-Related Web Sites, provides a vast resource of general and subject-specific writing-related Web sites, including on-line college writing labs, as well as Web sites offering "how-to's" on everything from poetry to scientific writing to business writing.
The sixth, Writing Reference Sites on the Web, includes the online versions of general style guides, such as the APA Style Guide and Chicago Manual of Style, as well as many others. The seventh, Web Search Engines, includes descriptions and links to the major search engines available on the Web.
The Informed Librarian <http://www.san-andreas-sla.org/faultline/informed.htm> : A free current awareness for the library and information professional
Library and information studies departments in the UK <http://link.bubl.ac.uk/librarydept/> : Library schools in the United Kingdom
Library Support Staff Resource Center <http://www.librarysupportstaff.com/> : Information for and about library paraprofessionals
LIS Schools on the Internet <http://www.itcs.com/topten/libschools.html> : Listing of Library and Information Science schools around the world
MBA101 <http://www.mba101.com/> : This is a portal to sites of interest to those pursuing MBAs, and well as to anyone interested in business information. There are sections devoted to news, ecommerce, articles, links to universities, and IQ tests.
O'NET Online <http://online.onetcenter.org/> : The O*NET database includes information on skills, abilities, knowledges, work activities, and interests associated with occupations. This information can be used to facilitate career exploration, vocational counseling, and a variety of human resources functions, such as developing job orders and position descriptions and aligning training with current workplace needs. Information in O*NET is available for over 950 occupations. Each occupational title and code is based on the most current version (1999) of the Standard Occupational Classification system.
PRINCIPLES FOR LICENSING ELECTRONIC RESOURCES <http://www.arl.org/scomm/licensing/principles.html> : To help provide guidance in this continuously evolving environment, the American Association of Law Libraries, American Library Association, Association of Academic Health Sciences Libraries, Association of Research Libraries, Medical Library Association, and Special Libraries Association have combined to develop a statement of principles.
Schnell - A New Medium for Professional Communications <http://bones.med.ohio-state.edu/eric/papers/irsq/wwwcom_full.html> : The text of this article is published by The Haworth Press, Inc. (10 Alice Street, Binghamton, New York 13905-1580) in IRSQ: Internet Reference Services Quarterly (The Journal of Innovative Information Practice, Technologies, and Resources) Vol. 1, Issue 4 (1996). Internet enables libraries extend traditional services to patrons...
Speach Tips / SpeechTips <http://www.speechtips.com/> : Guide to speech writing and delivery for every occasion. Includes planning, writing, delivery
Steven Bell's Keeping Up Web Page <http://staff.philau.edu/bells/keepup/> : The Keeping Up Web Page is designed to help library and information science professionals develop and maintain a program of self-guided professional development. This service is targeted to individuals working in higher education, but some of the resources will be applicable to the needs of library professionals in other sectors
Webforia Research Center <http://www.webforia.com/research/profiles.asp> : Of particular note is Industry Profiles and Guide to Web Research. The first offers profiles of information professionals and librarians who are leaders in the profession
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