Download or read book Alternative Careers in Sci-tech Information Service written by Ellis Mount and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 1987 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An eye-opening look at alternative careers for those with a sci-tech background--whether they be librarians or scientists or engineers, this exciting volume fills a gap in the professional literature. The contributors--all of whom have pursued alternative careers--provide detailed accounts of their jobs, including skills and education needed, working environment, job rewards and challenges, and future prospects. Although most of these positions fall outside traditional career fields--information broker, translator, acquisitions editor, information resources manager, research scientist, online database manager, and abstractor and indexer--they offer options for professionals seeking challenging new careers.