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The following books were purchased with monies graciously donated by School of Information alumni to the Mel Boggins Career Services Fund. These books are available for use by students to help develop professional-level résumés and cover letters, as well as prepare for interviews. The books, except those noted as reference only, may be used in the office or may be checked-out for limited periods of time. The magazine-sized special publications are available in the office or on the rack in the hall and are free to iSchool students.

Career Development

Bolles, Richard N. & Dick Bolles. (2000). 2000 What Color Is My Parachute. Ten Speed Press.

Burns, Julie Kling. (2002). Opportunities in Computer Careers. VGM Career Books.

Environmental Careers Organization. (1999). Complete Guide to Environmental Careers in the 21st Century. Island Press.

Figler, Howard E. & Richard N. Boles. (2000). Career Counselor's Handbook. Ten Speed Press.

Freeman, Peter & Aspray, William. (1999). The Supply of Information Technology Workers in the United States. Computing Research News.

Heiberger, Mary M. & Vick, Julia M. (1996). Academic Job Search Handbook (2nd ed.). University of Pennsylvania Press

Kane, Laura Townsend (2003). Straight from the Stacks. American Library Association.

Lore, Nicholas. (1998). The Pathfinder: How to Choose or Change Your Career for a Lifetime of Satisfaction and Success. Fireside.

McCook, Kathleen De la Pena (2002). Opportunities in Library and Information Science Careers. VGM Career Books.

Nesbeitt, Sarah L. The Information Professional's Guide to Career Development Online. Information Today, Inc.

Phythian, Elizabeth (1998). Student's Guide to On-Campus Recruitment. Kaplan Books.

Shontz, Priscilla K. (2002).Jump Start Your Career in Library and Information Science. The Scarecrow Press.

Stair, Lila B. (2002). Careers in Computers (3rd ed.). VGM Career Books.

Cover Letters

Adams Cover Letter Almanac. (1995). Adams Media Corporation.

Besson, Taunee S. (1999). Cover Letters. In The Wall Street Journal, National Business Employment Weekly Premier Guide Series (3rd ed.). John Wiley & Sons.

Curriculum Vitae

Anthony, Rebecca & Roe, Gerald. (1998). The Curriculum Vitae Handbook: How to Present and Promote Your Academic Career. Gerald Rudi Pub.

Jackson, Acy L. (1997). How to Prepare Your Curriculum Vitae (2nd ed). VGM Career Horizons.

Jackson, Acy L. & Geckeis, C. Kathleen. (2003). How to Prepare Your Curriculum Vitae, Revised Edition. VGM Career Books.

Federal Resumes

Troutman, Kathryn. (2004). Federal Resume Guidebook (3rd ed.). Jist Works.

Troutman, Kathryn Kraemer; Sachs, Laura; Ottenseyer, Mike; Reichenbacher, Mark & Coffey, Jessica. (2002). Ten Steps to a Federal Job. Resume Place Pr.

Interviewing

Fry, Ron (1994). 101 Great Answers to the Toughest Interview Questions. Career Press.

Hirsch, Arlene S. (1999). Interviewing. In The Wall Street Journal, National Business Employment Weekly Premier Guide Series (3rd ed.). John Wiley & Sons.

Kay, Andrea G. (1996). Interview Strategies that Will Get You the Job You Want. Betterway Publications.

King, Julie Adair. (1997). The Smart Woman's Guide to Interviewing and Salary Negotiation (2nd ed.). Chelsea House.

Medley, H. Anthony & Medley, Anthony. (1992). Sweaty Palms: The Neglected Art of Being Interviewed. Ten Speed Press.

Pincus, Marilyn & Zemke, Deborah. (1999). Interview Strategies that Lead to Job Offers. Barrons Educational Services.

Swager, Peggy O. (2003). Surviving the 15-Second Resume Read. Hi Caliber Books.

Yate, Martin John. (1998). Knock 'em Dead with Great Answers to Tough Interview Questions, (3rd ed.). Bob Adams, Inc.

Other Publications (Office Use Only)

American Library Directory, Volumes 1 & 2. Information Today, Inc.

• 2001-2002
• 2002-2003
• 2003-2004

Magazines & Journals (Office Use Only):

• American Libraries
• Library Journal
• Library Journal
• Public Libraries

Special Publications (Free to iSchool Students):

Publications of the National Associaton of Colleges and Employers: These magazine-sized publications provide quality articles about topics such as the job market, top employers, job searching, resume creation, and interviewing skills.

• Job Choices: Diversity Edition 2004
• Job Choices for Business & Liberal Arts Students 2004
• Job Choices for Science, Engineering, & Technology Students 2004

The Black Collegian: A magazine-sized publication that provides excellent information about the job market, top employers, job searching, resume creation, and interviewing skills.

• Second Semester (February) 2004: Features the Top 100 Employers
• First Semester (October 2003): Features the Top 50 Diversity Employers

Resumes

Allen, Jeffrey G. (1995). The Resume Makeover. John Wiley & Sons.

Besson, Taunee S. (1999). Resumes. In The Wall Street Journal, National Business Employment Weekly Premier Guide Series (3rd ed.). John Wiley & Sons.

Criscito, Pat. (2000). Resumes in Cyberspace: Your Complete Guide to a Computerized Job Search. Barrons Educational Series.

Grappo, Gary J. & Lewis, Adlee B. (1998). How to Write Better Resumes (5th ed.). Barrons Educational Series.

Kennedy, Joyce Lain. (1998). Resumes for Dummies. IDG Books Worldwide.

King, Julie A. & Sheldon, Betsy. (1995). The Smart Woman's Guide to Resumes and Job Hunting (3rd ed.). Career Press.

Newlen, Robert R. (1998). Writing Resumes that Work. Neal-Schuman Publishers.

Parker, Yana. (1996). The Damn Good Resume Guide: A Crash Course in Resume Writing (3rd ed.). Ten Speed Press.

Rosenberg, Arthur D. & Hizer, David V. (1996). The Resume Handbook: How to Write Outstanding Resumes and Cover Letters for Every Situation (3rd ed.). Adams Media Corporation.

Smith, Rebecca. (1999). Electronic Resumes & Online Networking: How to Use the Internet to Do a Better Job Search, Including Complete, Up-to-Date Resource Guide. Career Press.

Tepper, Ron. (1998). Power Resumes (3rd ed.). John Wiley & Sons.