A SELECTIVE GUIDE TO MATERIALS AND RESOURCES FOR

CAREERS

This selective guide contains a bibliography of titles and electronic resources that will assist members of the Aggie community with Career research.  It outlines a general approach to finding not only materials and resources housed in the F.D. Bluford Library, but also electronic databases or books available through F.D. Bluford Library web pages.   Other research oriented Internet sites are also suggested.   This guide will help students organize their research and at the same time give them some tips on research strategy.  Remember that researching any topic can seem overwhelming.  Ask a Reference Librarian for assistance.

Table of Contents:

Using the Catalog

Encyclopedias

Almanacs, Handbooks and Dictionaries

Electronic Books

Indexes, Abstracts, and Databases

Print Indexes

Databases

Journal List

Internet Resources

Using the Catalog:

Establishing what books the library owns on your subject should be your top priority.  The Catalog identifies all the books, videos, journals, microforms, and other formats owned by the Library.  The Catalog can be searched by Author, Title, Keywords, Subject Headings, LC Call Number, Professor, or Course Name.  Use the "Keywords" search option if you know neither specific book citations nor standardized subject headings.  These subject headings are accessible through five volumes of Library of Congress Subject Headings located near the workstations on the first floor of the Library. 

Research Strategy Hint:  Use the * (asterisk) or the "OR" operator to expand a small set to a larger set.  Strategic use of the "Limit this Search" button and the "AND" operator can narrow down an overwhelming list to a manageable size. 

Encyclopedias:

Encyclopedias are also a good place to start, especially if you are unfamiliar with the topic.  Articles in encyclopedias are often written by recognized authorities and tend to provide established facts and ideas about the topic, its history, basic theories, and important persons who have written related articles.  Also, most encyclopedia articles close with a bibliography that may help you to establish your literature search.

Research Strategy Hint:  When using encyclopedias, first consult the index volume, usually the last volume of the set.  This will tell you if your topic has an article devoted entirely to it or if it is discussed within an article on a related subject.

Career Information Center.    8th ed.      A&T READY REF  HF5382.5 .U5C32 2002

Dictionary of Occupational Titles.    4th ed., rev.      A&T RESERVE  HB2595 .D53 1991

Encyclopedia of Careers and Vocational Guidance.  12th ed.     A&T READY REF  HF5381.E52 2003

VGM's Career Encyclopedia.  A&T REF  HF5382.5.U5C337 2002

Almanacs, Handbooks and Dictionaries:

Almanacs are useful statistical and factual sources that have current information on a broad range of topics and subjects.  Handbooks can help you throughout your research by providing quick, factual information that you may need to support your ideas.   Many handbooks are really "mini-encyclopedias, " and provide review articles as described above. Dictionaries provide brief entries that are quick and helpful sources for the definition or identification of a term, movement, or person in history.  A Thesaurus can direct you to the terms used in a Print Index or Database.  As terminology changes over the life of a research topic, you must know all the words associated with a given topic.

101 Careers: a Guide to the Fastest-Growing Opportunities.  2nd ed.  A&T READY REF           HF5429.3 .H37 1999

The Almanac of American Employers.  [Rev.] A&T READY REF                 HF5549.5.C67 P58 2004

The American Almanac of Jobs and Salaries.  A&T REF                 HD8038.U5 A68  2000-01

The Big Book of Minority Opportunities: the Directory of Special Programs for Minority Group Members. A&T REF   HD5724 .D56 1997

Black Enterprise Guide to Building Your Career.  A&T REF                 HD62.5.H3842 2002

Black Power Inc.: The New Voice of Success.  A&T BLK STUDIES                 HD38.25.U6.D36  2004

The Career Guide: Dun's Employment Opportunities Directory.  A&T READY REF           HF5382.5.U5 D86 2004

Career Guide to Industries.  A&T READY REF           HF5382.5.U5 C316 2004-05

Career Renewal: Tools for Scientists and Technical Professionals.  A&T REF                 Q149.U5 R67 1998

Career Survival Guide.  A&T READY REF           HF5381.O34 2003

CareerXroads : Career(cross)roads.  4th ed.  A&T REF                 HF5382.7 .C75 1998

Certification and Accreditation Programs Directory.  A&T REF                 HD3630.U7 C47 1999

Handbook of U.S. Labor Statistics: Employment, Earnings, Prices, Productivity, and Other Labor Data. A&T READY REF  HD8051 .A63 2003

International Jobs: Where They Are, How to Get Them.  5th ed. A&T REF                 HF5549.5.E45 K63 1999

Jobs and Employment Sourcebook: Basic Information About Employment Trends, Job Search Preparation, Legal Rights of Employees and Job Applicants, Balancing Work and Household Obligations, Vocational Education and Job Training, and Self- Employment Opportunities.  (Personal Concerns Series ; v. 2.)  A&T REF                 HF5382.7 .J635 1997

Jobs You Can Live With: Working at the Crossroads of Science, Technology, and Society.  5th ed.  A&T REF                 T14.5 .J62 1996

The Minority Career Guide: What African Americans, Hispanics, and Asian Americans Must Know to Succeed in Corporate America.  
A&T REF                 HF5382.5 .U5 K37 1993

The Murray Resource Directory and Career Guide to HBCUs.  A&T REF                 LC2781 .M8 1996

Occupational Outlook Handbook.  A&T READY REF           HF5382.5.U5O36 2004-05

Peterson's Internships.  A&T REF                 L901 .I66 1999

Peterson's Job Opportunities for Business Majors. A&T REF                 HD8038 .P445 1998

Peterson's Job Opportunities for Engineering and Computer Science Majors.  A&T REF                 TA157 .P445 1998

Peterson's Job Opportunities for Health and Science Majors.  A&T REF                 R690 .P45 1998

Reinventing Your Nursing Career: a Handbook for Success in the Age of Managed Care.  A&T STACKS              RT82 .N45 1998

The Resume Kit.  A&T REF                 HF5383.B33 2003

Summer Jobs for Students.  A&T REF HF5382.5.U5 S76  2002

Tests and Other Assessments: Helping You Make Better Decisions.  A&T GSM FED GOVDOCS L37.2:T28

What Color is Your Parachute?  A&T READY REF           HF5383 .B56 1999

Electronic Books:

Many publishers are making electronic copies of their books available.  Listed below is a sample of titles from various vendors or Databases.  Start with the Catalog or the Electronic Books link from the Library’s Homepage.

Best Career and Education Web Sites:  A Quick Guide to Online Job Search.  [Available through NetLibrary]

Going Global -- 2003 Career Guides.    __________.  [Many available through NetLibrary]
Note:  Many countries with various authors and dates.  Fill in the blank with your country or search for the title "going global".

Going Global Mini Career Guides.    __________.  [Many available through NetLibrary]
Note:  Many countries with various authors and dates.  Fill in the blank with your country or search for the title "going global".

Great Jobs for  __________ Majors.  [Many available through NetLibrary]
Note:  Many majors with various authors and dates.  Fill in the blank with your major or search for the title "great jobs for".

Opportunities in  __________ Careers.   [Many available through NetLibrary]
Note:  Many careers with various authors and dates.  Fill in the blank with your career or search for the title "opportunities in".

Wetfeet Insider Guide to Careers in   __________.  [Many available through NetLibrary]
Note:  Many careers with various authors and dates.  Fill in the blank with your career or search for the title "webfeet insider guide".

Indexes, Abstracts, and Databases:

Books, handbooks, and encyclopedias do not contain the most recent research on your topic.  For this current research, you should consider using the print and/or electronic indexes to find journal articles or conference papers discussing your topic.  You may need to consult more than one index and more than one format to obtain a comprehensive working bibliography.  Databases permit more comprehensive searching for citations.  Searching is faster and more precise if you take advantage of Boolean logic and controlled vocabulary.  Keyword searching should be used for "new" research topics.  Once an "excellent" article is discovered, scan the subject headings and search again using those terms.  Online help is available for learning advanced searching techniques.

Print Indexes:

Access is gained to citations through author, subject, or keyword-in context (KWIC) indexes in annual cumulations.  Some indexes have controlled vocabulary described in accompanying thesauri while some indexes use unique classification codes or schemes.  Journal title abbreviations are explained at the front and/or back of the Index.

Business Periodicals Index.  A&T REF INDEXES    Z7164.C81 B983

Readers' Guide to Periodical Literature.  A&T REF INDEXES    AI3 .R4

Databases:

Allow more comprehensive searching for citations.  Searching is faster and more precise if you take advantage of Boolean logic and controlled vocabulary.  Keyword searching should be used for "new" research topics.  On-line help is available for learning advanced searching techniques.

Bibliographic and Full-Text Products:

Bibliographic resources contain bibliographic citations and abstracts of specific articles, documents, reports, papers or proceedings.  INNOPAC must be consulted for library holdings.  Interlibrary loan is available to graduate students and faculty for items not owned.

Full-text resources contain the bibliographic citations AND the entire text of specified articles, documents, reports, papers or proceedings.  INNOPAC need not be consulted for library holdings.  Most databases offer the option of downloading, printing, or e-mailing citations and/or articles.  Ask at the Reference Desk for assistance.

NC LIVE

The statewide electronic library project -- named North Carolina Libraries and VIrtual Education -- is a collaborative effort to provide access to electronic information as well as print resources housed in libraries statewide. By enabling each participating library to serve as a gateway to resources, NC LIVE will give every North Carolinian equal access to information that is critical to success in today's "Information Age."

 

ABI/Inform Archive

ABI/Inform Dateline

ABI/Inform Global

ABI/Inform Trade and Industry

Academic Search Elite

Business NewsBank

Business Source Elite

College Source Online (Resources folder)

CQ Electronic Library

Dictionary of Occupational Titles

Ethinic NewsWatch

General Reference Center Gold

GPO

Greensboro News & Record

Ingenta

LexisNexis Academic 

netLibrary

NewsBank InfoWeb

Occupational Outlook Handbook

Readers' Guide Full-Text

Reference USA

Vault Online Career Library

Wilson Business Full-Text

Journals:

The following summary list of journals can be located on the lower level of the library.  Current issues are near the service desk, bound volumes are shelved by a call number, and microfilm reels are in cabinets near the reader/printers.  The Catalog contains not only the holdings for each journal but also the specific format for a specific year and/or volume.

 

Affirmative Action Register.   (Current issues only)
The Black Collegian.  
The Career Development Quarterly.  
Compensation and Working Conditions.  
Employment and Wages in North Carolina [microform.] 
Engineers.  
Entrepreneur.  
Federal Career Opportunities.   
Journal of Career Development.  
National Business Employment Weekly.  
Occupational Outlook Quarterly.  
The Review of Black Political Economy.  
Technical Training : Learning Technology for Performance  Improvement.  

Internet Resources: