Margaret M. Gisler

supposedly this was the book that made me realize that i wanted to be a librarian, according to my mother (i don't really remember that--i remember having a conversation with a friend on the way to talk our Spanish fluency exams but anyway...) this series of career guide books is great because it starts out with interests and lists different careers--what different kind of jobs there are in those careers, what kind of education they require, what types of things you do, etc. I have a couple show more of editions of at least a few of these books so obviously they are good (or i was confused, undecided, or couldn't find my first copy...) show less

supposedly this was the book that made me realize that i wanted to be a librarian, according to my mother (i don't really remember that--i remember having a conversation with a friend on the way to talk our Spanish fluency exams but anyway...) this series of career guide books is great because it starts out with interests and lists different careers--what different kind of jobs there are in those careers, what kind of education they require, what types of things you do, etc. I have a couple show more of editions of at least a few of these books so obviously they are good (or i was confused, undecided, or couldn't find my first copy...) show less

The only career series designed expressly to turn passions into paychecks! The Careers for You series inspires career explorers to look at the job market through the unique lens of their own interests. Each book reveals dozens of ways to pursue a passion and make a living­­including many little-known but delightful careers that will surprise readers.

From the Back Cover

You are a bookworm if you relish days lost in the library stacks somewhere between Sa-Se and Se-Si. You are a bookworm if you read every possible moment you can--on the train, at lunch, at the doctor's office, in bed. Now Careers for Bookworms can help you turn your passion for pages into a career. Here you will find out how bookworms:

* Run book publishing companies
* Write and research for magazines
* Keep everything in order at the library
* Research critical show more information for government think tanks
* Sell books to other bookworms
* Pass along the love of reading to the next generation . . . and more

Inside, you'll find all the information you need on salaries, working conditions, and opportunities for professional advancement. Written for newcomers and career-changers alike, Careers for Bookworms is an essential book for anyone considering a career in this addictive hobby. show less