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Careers Information Sources

Articles

    Best Sources for this Subject

  Academic Search Premier Available in Full Text 
    1975-current
Covers most academic disciplines and contains full-text to over 4000 journals (over 3000 of which are peer reviewed). Database details..
  General OneFile (formerly Infotrac) Available in Full Text 
    1980-current
For advanced searching, use the Subject Guide Search instead of Basic Search. Use this form: Nurses instead of Nursing; Architects instead of Architecture, etc. Look at subdivisions such as Education, Forecasts and Trends, Supply and Demand, Training, and Vocational Guidance.Database details..
  Infotrac Vocations, Careers and Technical Education Collection
Specialized collection of trade journals and other publications for a wide range of careers.
  OmniFile Full-text Mega Edition Available in Full Text 
    Indexing 1984-present, Full-text 1994-present
Indexing and full-text for thousands of journals in a wide range of subjects. You can choose your subject area at bottom right of search screen. Database details..

    Journals, Magazines, Newspapers

  LexisNexis Academic Available in Full Text 
Covers general news and information, legal, business, and biographical resources. Database details..

Business Research

    Company and Industry Data

  ReferenceUSA
Detailed information on more than 14 million U.S. businesses. Database details..

Selected Resources

    Career Information

  Institute of Careers Research Available in Full Text In-Library use only 
Career information from various fields. Ask for username and password at the Reference Desk. Database details..
  O*Net Online
This free web site offers information on occupations and includes tools for exploring various career paths.

    E-Books & Books

  Careers for Nature Lovers and Other Outdoor Types Available in Full Text 
A netLibrary online book. Off-campus login required.
  Careers in Education Available in Full Text 
NetLibrary E-book. Off-campus login required.
  netLibrary Available in Full Text 
Collection of full text electronic books. Contains hundreds of full-length books on various careers. Database details..
  Opportunities in Biological Science Careers Available in Full Text 
A netLibrary online book. Off-campus login required.
  Opportunities in Engineering Careers Available in Full Text 
A netLibrary online book. Off-campus login required.
  Opportunities in Farming and Agricultural Careers Available in Full Text 
A netLibrary online book. Off-campus login required.
  Opportunities in Military Careers Available in Full Text 
A netLibrary online book. Off-campus login required
Location: NetLibrary Book
  Opportunities in Psychology Careers Available in Full Text 
A netLibrary E-book. Off-campus login required.
  Opportunities in the Visual Arts Available in Full Text 
A netLibrary online book. Off-campus login required.
  Top 100 Health-care Careers: Your Complete Guidebook to Training and Jobs in Allied Health, Nursing, Medicine, and More Available in Full Text 
A netLibrary online book. Off-campus login required.

    Encyclopedias & Dictionaries

  Encyclopedia of Careers and Vocational GuidanceIn-Library use only In Print 
Location: 1st Floor - Reference Desk, 331.702 En1c, 14th Edition

    Government Information

  Occupational Outlook Handbook
Guide to careers and occupations from the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics.

    Library Catalogs

  Voyager Catalog search
Library Catalog: by:

    Reference Sources

  Career Research MonographsIn Print 
Occupational information -- including salary, educational requirements, and working conditions -- for over 400 careers.
Location: Reference (1st floor) 371.425 In7r

    Statistics & Data

  Bureau of Labor Statistics
Fact-finding agency for the Federal Government in the broad field of labor economics and statistics.
  Statistical Abstract
Online version of the print Statistical Abstract of the United States
Location: (Print) - Reference 317.3 Un3s

    Test Preparation

  Learning Express Library Available in Full Text 
Practice tests and tutorial course series for academic and licensing tests. Registration required Database details.

Websites

    Academic Department

  MTSU Career and Employment Center
Employment listings, salary surveys, guides to careers for each major, job fairs, resume writing guidance, and more.

    Associations, Agencies & Organizations

  Career Resources from the APA
  Employment & Careers [American Mathematics Society]


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