Contents:
Basic Guides and Directories |
Internet Job Search |
Specialized Sources |
Resumes, Cover Letters, and Interviewing Techniques |
Additional Resources
The Reference Department maintains a collection of books relating to careers and the job search,
resume and cover letter writing, interviewing techniques, etc., which are located in the
Career Alcove, along the west wall of the Reference Room. The MBNA Career Services Center, 401 Academy St., also maintains a collection of career resources and provides links to many
career/job search sites on the Internet.
The following is a selected list of resources available in the Career Alcove, Reference
Room, Morris Library:
Basic Guides and Directories
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Bolles, Richard Nelson. What Color is Your Parachute? Berkeley, CA: Ten Speed
Press.
LOCATION: Morris Library - Reference (Ref HF5382.7 .B64) Latest ed.
LOCATION: Morris Library (HF5382.7 .B64) Earlier eds.
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The Career Guide: Dun's Employment Opportunities Directory. Parsippany, NJ: Dun's
Marketing Service.
LOCATION: Morris Library - Reference (Ref HF5382.5 .U5 D857)
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Crowther, Karmen N. T. Researching Your Way to a Good Job. New York: J. Wiley,
1993.
LOCATION: Morris Library - Reference (Ref HF5382.75 .U6 C76 1993).
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Directory of Executive Recruiters. Detroit, MI: Gale Research.
LOCATION: Morris Library - Reference (Ref HF5549.5 .R44 D58) Latest ed.
LOCATION: Morris Library (HF5549.5 .R44 D58) Earlier eds.
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Encyclopedia of Careers and Vocational Guidance. Chicago, IL: J.G. Ferguson Pub.
Co., 1993.
LOCATION: Morris Library (HF5381 .E52 1993)
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Guide to Executive Recruiters. New York: McGraw-Hill, 1996.
LOCATION: Morris Library - Reference (Ref HF 5549.5 .R44 G85)
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The Job Hunter's Sourcebook. Detroit, MI: Gale Research, 1993.
LOCATION: Morris Library - Reference (Ref HF 5382.7 .J62)
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The Job Hunter's Yellow Pages. Harleysville, PA: Career Communications, Inc.,
1994.
LOCATION: Morris Library - Reference (Ref HF 5382.75 .U6 J632)
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The Job Seeker's Guide to Private and Public Companies. Detroit, MI: Gale Research.
LOCATION: Morris Library - Reference (Ref HF5382.75 .U6 J634) Latest ed.
LOCATION: Morris Library (HF5382.75 .U6 J634) Earlier eds.
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Occupational Outlook Handbook. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics.
LOCATION: Morris Library - Reference (Ref HF5381 .A1 O6) Latest ed.
LOCATION: Internet (http://www.bls.gov/oco/)
LOCATION: Morris Library - Microforms (CD-ROM 178) Latest ed.
LOCATION: Morris Library - U.S Documents (U.S. Docs L 2.3/4: ) Earlier eds.
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Planning Job Choices. Bethlehem, PA: College Placement Council, 1996.
LOCATION: Morris Library - Reference (Ref HF5382.5 .U5 P553) Library keeps latest
edition
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Professional Careers Sourcebook. Detroit, MI: Gale Research.
LOCATION: Morris Library - Reference (Ref HF5382.5 .U5 P76)
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Robbins, Wendy H. The Job Seeker's Guide to the Delaware Valley: a Source Book Linking People to Jobs. Philadelphia, PA: Camino Books, 1993.
LOCATION: Morris Library - Reference (Ref HF5382.75 .U62 D4471993)
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Schmidt. Robert. The National Jobline Directory: Over 2,000 Companies, Government Agencies, and Other Organizations That Post Job Openings by Phone. Holbrook, MA: B. Adams, 1994.
LOCATION: Morris Library - Reference (Ref HF5382.75 .U5 S296 1994)
Internet Job Search
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Bounds, Shannon. How to Get Your Dream Job Using the Internet. Scottsdale, AZ:
Coriolis Group Books, 1996.
LOCATION: Morris Library - Reference (Ref HF5382.7 .B68x 1996)
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Kennedy, Joyce Lain. The Electronic Job Search Revolution. New York: J. Wiley,
1994.
LOCATION: Morris Library - Reference (Ref HF5382.7 .K457 1994)
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Kennedy, Joyce Lain. Hook Up, Get Hired! : the Internet Job Search Revolution. New
York: J. Wiley, 1995.
LOCATION: Morris Library - Reference (Ref HF5382.7 .K458 1995)
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Riley, Margaret. The Guide to Internet Job Searching. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career
Horizons, 1996.
LOCATION: Morris Library - Reference (Ref HF5382.7 .R557 1996)
Specialized Sources
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Albright, Townsend. How to Hold It All Together When You've Lost Your Job.
Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons, 1996.
LOCATION: Morris Library - Reference (Ref HD5724 .A4793 1996)
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Allen, Jeffrey G. Successful Job Search Strategies for the Disabled: Understanding the ADA. New York: J. Wiley, 1994.
LOCATION: Morris Library - Reference (Ref HV1568.5 .A48 1994)
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Directory of Jobs and Careers Abroad. Oxford: Vacation Work; Distributed in the
USA by Peterson's Guides, Inc., 1993.
LOCATION: Morris Library - Reference (Ref HF5549.5 .E45 D47x 1993)
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Lauber, Daniel. The Government Job Finder. River Forest, IL:
Planning/Communications, 1992.
LOCATION: Morris Library - Reference (Ref JK692 .L39 1992)
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Working for Your Uncle: The Complete Guide to Finding a Job with the Federal Government. Ossining, NY: Breakthrough Publications, 1993.
LOCATION: Morris Library - Reference (Ref JK716 .W67x 1993)
Resumes, Cover Letters, and Interviewing Techniques
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Beatty, Richard H. The Interview Kit. New York: J. Wiley, 1995.
LOCATION: Morris Library - Reference (Ref HF5549.5 .I6 B387 1995)
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Beatty, Richard H. The Resume Kit. New York: J. Wiley, 1995.
LOCATION: Morris Library - Reference (Ref HF5383 .B33 1995)
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Fournier, Myra. Encyclopedia of Job-Winning Resumes. Ridgefield, CT: Round Lake Pub.,
1991.
LOCATION: Morris Library - Reference (Ref HF5383 .F77 1991)
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Jackson, Acy L. How to Prepare Your Curriculum Vitae. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career
Horizons, 1993.
LOCATION: Morris Library - Reference (Ref HF5383 .J24 1993)
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Kaplan, Robbie Miller. Sure-Hire Cover Letters. New York: AMACOM, 1994.
LOCATION: Morris Library - Reference (Ref HF5383 .K375 1994)
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Krannich, Caryl Rae. Interview for Success. Manassas Park, VA: Impact Publications,
1993.
LOCATION: Morris Library - Reference (Ref HF5549.5 .I6 K72 1993)
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McDaniels, Carl. Developing a Professional Vita or Resume. Garrett Park, MD: Garrett Park
Press, 1990.
LOCATION: Morris Library - Reference (Ref HF5383 .M18 1990)
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King, Julie Adair. The Smart Woman's Guide to Resumes and Job Hunting. Franklin Lakes, NJ:
Career Press, 1995.
LOCATION: Morris Library - Reference (Ref HF5383 .K482 1995)
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Smith, Russ. Federal Applications That Get Results: From SF 171s to Federal-Style Resumes.
Manassas Park, VA: Impact Publications, 1996.
LOCATION: Morris Library - Reference (Ref JK765 .S54 1996)
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Resumes for Re-Entering the Job Market. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons, 1996.
LOCATION: Morris Library - Reference (Ref HF5383 .R448 1996)
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Yate, Martin John. Knock Em Dead: the Ultimate Job Seeker's Handbook. Holbrook, MA: B.
Adams, 1994.
LOCATION: Morris Library - Reference (Ref HF5549.5 .I6 Y37 1994)
Additional Resources
The Career Alcove collection contains many additional resources relating to careers and
the job search as well as books which discuss careers in particular fields. Further searching in
DELCAT may also be helpful.
The following databases, available on the Library's Databases list, may be useful in identifying
magazine and journal articles about careers. Two to try:
Expanded Academic ASAP
and General Business File ASAP, which contain the full-text of many articles. More specialized indexes will cover careers in particular fields. For example, check the
ERIC database for articles on careers in education.
This page is maintained by
Meg Grotti, Reference Department.
Version: 01/97
Last modified: 03/24/09
