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Resources at the Career Services Library Below is a list of selected holdings in the Career Services Library. Also check in the Bio-Medical Library and Van Pelt Library for additional resources in these areas. GENERAL Great Jobs for Biology Majors, Blythe Camenson (1999). From resume writing to negotiating salary, a step-by-step guide to conducting a successful non-medical job search. Nontraditional Careers in Science, Karen Young Kreeger (1999). Comprehensive and user-friendly guide to the many paths open to people with scientific training. Personal stories illustrate opportunities in various industries/fields (e.g. education, writing/publishing, business, law). Alternative Careers in Science: Leaving the Ivory Tower, Cynthia Robbins-Roth, ed. (1993). Informative and anecdotal collection of alternative career paths. Authors include scientists who have become investment bankers, consultants, patent agents, clinical researchers, and business executives. The Scientist as Consultant: Building New Career Opportunities, Carl Sinderman and Thomas Sawyer (1997). Detailed exploration of scientific consulting: requirements, lifestyle, business trends. Jumpstart your Career in Bio Science, Chandra Louise (1998). Overview of different career fields possible with a bio background, tips for job hunting and “a day in the life” from individuals in the field. DIRECTORIES AND REFERENCE MATERIALS Research Research Centers Directory, 2 Volumes. Gale Research, Inc. Extensive list of U.S. and Canadian research centers, organized by field. (Also published by Gale Research Inc, but not in the Career Services Library: European Research Centers and Medical Research Centers) Directory of American Research and Technology, R.R. Bowker Alphabetical listing of corporate research laboratories and R&D facilities. Has "Classification Index" by type of research. Scientific and Technical Organizations and Agencies Directory, Gale Research Company Guide to 15,000 facilities, primarily focusing on physical sciences and technology. "The Scientist" Biweekly magazine for science professionals. Includes job postings in research. Opportunities in Forensic Science Careers, Blythe Camenson (2001). An overview of various jobs (training work setting, and salary) that use forensic Forensic Services Directory, (2005), National Forensic Center National register of experts in this field. Environment World Environmental Directory, North America, Business Publishers Inc. 45,000 entries of organizations, companies and individuals engaged in environmental activities in U.S. and Canada (plus a few international organizations). The Directory of National Environmental Organizations, U.S. Environmental Directories Contains subject index at the back. Directory of State Environmental Agencies, Environmental Law Institute The Complete Guide to Environmental Careers, The CEIP Fund Government Federal Yellow Book, Monitor Publishing Company Lists all Federal departments and independent agencies, and staff people. American Lobbyists Directory, Gale Research, Inc. Has listings of lobbyists in genetic sciences, medicine, and research, among others. National Parks Trade Journal, Taverly Churchill Describes positions available in, and lists, America's National Parks. Medical/Health Health Groups in Washington, National Health Council, Inc. Directory of health-related organizations ranging from health care consulting to public health and health policy. Health Services Administration Education, Assoc. of University Programs in Health Administration Comprehensive directory of graduate programs in Health Administration and/or Policy Hospital Blue Book, Billian Publishing, Inc. Lists all principal officers and department heads at every U.S. hospital. Medical and Health Care Marketplace, Dorland's Directories Massive listings of all pharmaceutical, biomedical, and health care services, sponsored by Smith Barney Healthcare Group. Opportunities in Public Health, VGM Career Horizons Describes career opportunities, gives addresses for every state public health department. Other Things to Think About: Scientific Publishing: see Gale Directory of Publications, Gale Research, Inc. Lists every newspaper and magazine published in the U.S. Bio-Engineering Related: see Health Services Sourcebook, ECRI Lists products, manufacturers, etc. Insurance: see Bests Insurance Reports, AM Best (though not in CPPS Library, they publish a Life/Health Division report on every agency insuring in these fields). Law: see Careers in Natural Resources and Environmental Law, American Bar Association Good source for firms that might hire you to do paralegal work. Non-Profit Organizations: see Think Tank Directory, Human Rights Organizations Directory Great sources of information on organizations involved in public policy, human rights, etc. Summer Jobs and Internships See Career Services Internship Binders: Scientific Research, Environmental, Medical-Health. Smithsonian Opportunities for Research and Study, Smithsonian Institution Summer Science Opportunities for Undergraduates, Princeton Science Foundation
