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Career

A Selective Guide to the Library's Resources on This Subject

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Subject headings 
These subject headings may be used to locate books in the Pellissippi Library Catalog and netLibrary eBook collection.
Call numbers for browsing 
Use these call numbers to browse the circulating and reference collections: 
Databases 
For a complete list of databases:  Databases A-Z

Academic OneFile - The premier source for peer-reviewed, full-text articles from the world's leading journals and reference sources. With extensive coverage of the physical sciences, technology, medicine, social sciences, the arts, theology, literature and other subjects, Academic OneFile is both authoritative and comprehensive.

O*Net - The Occupational Information Network replaces the Dictionary of Occupational Titles issued by the U. S. Department of Labor. It provides information on the skills, knowledge, preparation, and tasks associated with over 1100 occupations.

* You may access online databases from off-campus computers by entering your general computer account username and password (used for PSTCC e-mail). NOTE: Enter your username in this format example: s_jmdoe. It is not necessary to add "@pstcc.edu" for this application.


Journals and Magazines 
The following journals are available at the Pellissippi library in the Reference area. Many journals now have websites, providing the table of contents and access to selected articles in the current printed journal. Many include additional information and resources in certain subjects.
Reference Books 

American Salaries and Wages Survey. 6th edition. Helen S. Fisher, ed. Detroit: Gale Research, Inc., 2001. REF HD 4975 .A447 2001 This is a very useful resource containing an alphabetical compilation of thousands of jobs and their salaries.

Best Jobs for the 21st Century. Farr, Michael. Indianopolis, IN.: JIST Works, 2006. REF HF 5381.15 .F37 2006. Contains 500 job descriptions with information on projected growth from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Enhanced Occupational Outlook Handbook. 5th ed. Indianopolis, IN.: JIST Works, 2005. REF HF 5382 .U6 E55 2005. Includes information about earnings, job growth, education, and required skills for many occupations. The content is taken from the Occupational Outlook Handbook, Occupational Information Network (O*Net), and the Dictionary of Occupational Titles.

Encyclopedia of Careers and Vocational Guidance. 12th  ed. W. E. Hopke, editor. Chicago: J.G. Ferguson Publishing Co., 2005. REF HF 5381 .E52 2005. Provides detailed job requirements and descriptions for various industries. 4 volumes.

Occupational Outlook Handbook. 2004-2005 edition. Bureau of Labor Statistics. U.S. Dept. of  Labor. REF HF 5382 .U525 2004-2005.  The Occupational Outlook Handbook provides information on working conditions, training and education, earnings, and job prospects for over 250 occupations.

Professional Secretaries International Complete Office Handbook. (all campuses) Susan W. Fenner, ed. REF HF5548 .J34 1997 Includes index.

200 Best Jobs for College Graduates.  Farr,  J. Michael. Indianopolis, IN.: JIST Works, 2003.  REF HF 5381. F4563 2003.  Provides listing of jobs that require a two- or four-year college degree.


Web Resources 

JobWeb (http://www.jobweb.org/ ) - National Association of Colleges and Employers job resources.

Career Resource Center (http://www.careers.org/) - Links to career resources.

The Riley Guide (Employment and Job Resources on the Internet) (http://www.rileyguide.com/) - Employment Opportunities and Job Resources

Occupational Outlook Handbook  (http://www.bls.gov/oco/) - Nationally recognized source of career information compiled by the Federal Government.