Library Overview
The Career Resource Center Library is a research library located on the
fourth floor of Doble Hall on the Doble campus. It contains
books, organization files, periodicals, binders, and
handouts. All the handouts are free and can be taken out of
the library. There is a computer available for career-related
Internet research. All Lesley alumni may use the library.
You can search the resources in the library online
using our online catalog LibraryThing.com. Search the online catalog here.
Books
The library contains about 700 book titles in subjects of interest
to students. The collection emphasizes
resources in the arts, education, human services, international
services, and management. With such a large collection, there is
something for everyone.
Career Resource Center Library Organization
The books are grouped into different categories for ease of
use. The categories are listed below along with some examples
of books in those categories.
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Art/Cultural Directories - (The Official Museum Directory, Photographer's Market, Working in American Theatre)
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Business Directories - (American Firms Operating in Foreign
Countries, Bradford's International Directory of Marketing Research
Agencies)
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Career Options - (101 Career
Alternatives for Teachers, Careers in Social Work, The Comprehensive Guide to Careers in Sports, The Eco Guide to
Careers That Make a Difference, Opportunities in Museum Careers,
and Opportunities in Publishing Careers)
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Career Planning - (Creating a Life Worth Living, Do What You Are,
From Making a Profit to Making a Difference, Switching
Careers)
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Education Directories - (Catholic School in America, National Directory of Alternative Schools, Private Secondary
Schools)
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Education Information - (Graduate Programs in the Visual Arts, Insider's Guide to
Graduate Programs in Clinical and Counseling Psychology, The Social Work Graduate School
Applicant's Handbook)
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Environmental and Science Directories - (American Zoo and Aquarium Association
Membership Directory, The Centers Directory, Hands-On Science Centers)
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General Directories - (Encyclopedia of Associations)
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Geographic Directories - (Cities Ranked and Rated, Universal Atlas
of Metropolitan Boston)
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Health and Human Services Directories - (Family Ties of
Massachusetts, Help for Children, Human Services Referral Directory
of Massachusetts)
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International/Intercultural Information - (The Global Resume and CV
Guide, Teaching English Abroad, Work Your Way Around the
World)
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International/Intercultural Information Directories - (Directory of
International Schools, International Exchange Locator, Schools Abroad of Interest to
Americans)
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Internship/Volunteer Opportunities - (Internships in International
Affairs, Women's Rights Internships Book)
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Job Search - (Dynamite Salary Negotiations, Heart and Soul Resumes,
Inside Secrets of Finding a Teaching Job, Job Hunting for the
Utterly Confused, Networking for People Who Hate Networking)
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Non-profit Directories - (Human Rights Organizations and
Periodicals Directory, National Directory of Nonprofit
Organizations, Think Tank Directory)
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Special Interest Groups - (Asian American Yearbook, Corporate Equality Index, Job Search
Handbook for People with Disabilities, Native American Directory)
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Summer Opportunities - (Guide to Summer Camps and Summer Schools,
Resort Internship and Seasonal Employment Guide)
Organization Files
The Career Resource Center Library contains file drawers with information on:
- Boston Area Public Schools Salary Schedules
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Career Options Articles
Periodicals
The periodicals housed in the Career Resource Center Library contain career and
employment information specially chosen for their interest to
Lesley University students.
- Careers and the Disabled
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The Caretaker Gazette
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Current Jobs in Art
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Current Jobs International
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Current Jobs in Liberal Arts
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Current Jobs in Writing, Editing, and Communications
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Equal Opportunity: The Career Magazine for Minority Graduates
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Hispanic Business
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Insight into Diversity
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The International Educator
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The Job Seeker
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National Minority Update
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New England Museum Association Jobs
Handouts
Dozens of free handouts are available in the Career Resource Center Library to help
you with your job search. Many of the handouts are also
available on Lesley Career Connection under the Resource Library
section. Handouts cover many different topics such as:
- Resume Writing
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Interviewing
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Interview Questions
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Job Search Strategies
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Graduate School Application Process
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Organization Information
Testing Information
Many graduate schools require entrance exams and most states
require testing in order to obtain teaching licensure. We have informational materials for the following tests:
- Miller Analogies Test
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Graduate Record Exam (GRE)
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Educator Exams for Massachusetts