Becoming an Independent Information Professional: How to Freelance, Consult, and Contract for Fun and Profit
byMelissa M. Powell is a librarian, trainer, and independent consultant. She has worked for more than 35 years in libraries as a paraprofessional and degreed professional.
20171027
Libraries Unlimited
Pages | 176 |
Topics | Librarianship: Philosophy, Values, and Issues |
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9781440855412
MLA
Melissa M. Powell. Becoming an Independent Information Professional: How to Freelance, Consult, and Contract for Fun and Profit. Libraries Unlimited, 2017. ABC-CLIO, publisher.abc-clio.com/9781440855412.
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Melissa M. Powell. Becoming an Independent Information Professional: How to Freelance, Consult, and Contract for Fun and Profit. Libraries Unlimited, 2017. http://publisher.abc-clio.com/9781440855412
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Melissa M. Powell. (2017). Becoming an Independent Information Professional: How to Freelance, Consult, and Contract for Fun and Profit. Retrieved from http://publisher.abc-clio.com/9781440855412
- Description
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Many LIS professionals and LIS students are interested in independent work opportunities, either as a full-time career or on a temporary or part-time basis. This book shares the experiences of successful information professionals who work as contractors or consultants, providing a complete picture of what to expect and a step-by-step plan to start your independent career.
• Helps librarians to determine whether they are suited for the career of being an independent information professional• Presents practical advice on every aspect of launching a successful career as an independent information professional—from legal and financial necessities to marketing and management strategies
• Offers experience-based insights into the ethics and values of working independently
• Shares candid testimonials from practicing consultants who describe what it's like to be an independent information professional
- Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
Becoming an Independent Information Professional: How to Freelance, Consult, and Contract for Fun and Profit
Author(s): Melissa M. PowellContributors: Powell, Melissa;Abstract:Many LIS professionals and LIS students are interested in independent work opportunities, either as a full-time career or on a temporary or part-time basis. This book shares the experiences of successful information professionals who work as contractors or consultants, providing a complete picture of what to expect and a step-by-step plan to start your independent career.
• Helps librarians to determine whether they are suited for the career of being an independent information professional• Presents practical advice on every aspect of launching a successful career as an independent information professional—from legal and financial necessities to marketing and management strategies
• Offers experience-based insights into the ethics and values of working independently
• Shares candid testimonials from practicing consultants who describe what it's like to be an independent information professional
Editor(s): Powell, Melissa;SortTitle: becoming an independent information professional: how to freelance, consult, and contract for fun and profitAuthor Info:Melissa M. PowelleditorMelissa M. Powell is a librarian, trainer, and independent consultant. She has worked for more than 35 years in libraries as a paraprofessional and degreed professional.
eISBN-13: 9781440855412Cover Image URL: ~~FreeAttachments/9781440855412.jpgPrint ISBN-13: 9781440855405Imprint: Libraries UnlimitedPages: 176Publication Date: 20171027- Cover Cover11
- Title Page i2
- Copyright ii3
- Contents iii4
- Foreword ix10
- Introduction: How to Use This Book to Get Where You Want to Be xiii14
- Chapter 1. Is Consulting Work for You? 120
- Chapter 2. Values-Based Consulting 1736
- Chapter 3. The Map of Your Marketplace 2746
- Part One: The Independent Point of View: It’s Different from Being Employed 2746
- The Ideal Customer versus the Real Customer 2847
- How Different Are Potential Customers in Different Library Workplaces? 2948
- What Works to Find and Reach Them, Regardless of Who They Are 3049
- How Do They Fit into Your Strategic Plan and Business Model? 3150
- What Do Potential Customers Have in Common? 3251
- Part Two: The Customer 3756
- Conclusion 4968
- Chapter 4. Know the Numbers That Tell Your Story: The Legal and Financial Aspects of Your New Business 5170
- Chapter 5. Company Culture 6584
- Chapter 6. Marketing and Branding 85104
- Defining Your Brand 86105
- Designing a Logo 87106
- Creating a Web Site 87106
- Marketing with E-mail 94113
- Utilizing Social Media 95114
- Targeting Marketing to Specific Audiences 100119
- Engaging in Volunteerism and Professional Activities 100119
- Networking with Other Professionals 101120
- Conclusion 103122
- Chapter 7. Pipelines and Charging for Services 105124
- Chapter 8. Getting It Done: Project Management Tips for Library Consultants 119138
- Epilogue: A Few Last Things Before You Begin Your Journey 137156
- Appendix A: Specific Types of Consulting 147166
- Appendix B: ASCLA Library Consultants Code of Ethics 149168
- About the Editor and Contributors 151170
- Index 155174