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Careers in Archiving and Curation

Archiving Curation Career BookletIf you enjoy finding, organizing, interpreting and presenting items of interest, a career in archiving, curation or preservation may be for you. Learn about:

  • Typical responsibilities in archiving, curation and preservation.
  • Interesting opportunities in film, media and other industries you may not have considered.
  • Associations that offer invaluable networking opportunities, many with free student memberships.

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Landing a Job with an MLIS/LIS Degree

Career booklet landing job with MLIS degreeYou are undertaking more than a job search—you are taking the first steps of your career and doing so in a time of unprecedented change and opportunity.

Planning is a crucial first step, and this booklet offers helpful guidance, including how to:

  • identify and pursue the right opportunities.
  • bridge the experience gap.
  • stay positive and persistent during the process!

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Careers in Competitive Intelligence

career booklet competitive intelligenceInterested in a career in law or business?

Consider Competitive Intelligence (CI), the ethical gathering, analysis and presentation of information in the process of monitoring business rivals.

This booklet will offer information about a career in competitive intelligence, including:

  • Typical roles and responsibilities.
  • Average compensation.
  • Required training, skills and experience.

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“LAC Group’s digital booklets are a valuable resource for our alumni, current students, and prospective students. The first booklet on career opportunities in competitive intelligence really opened eyes to the expanding job market for information professionals.”

Nicole Purviance
Director of Marketing and Communications
School of Information, San José State University