CAREER LIBRARies

The Career Resource Center (CRC) manages and maintains two career libraries: The CRC Library and the Artists' Resource Collection.  Both libraries provided valuable information and resources to help you succeed in your career and employment endeavors.

The CRC web site also contains other important information such at Lesley Career Connection, the Career Web Sites Collection, and the Alumni Career Network.  Visit the CRC web page to access this additional information.

The CRC Library

The CRC Library is a research library and is located on the fourth floor of 23 Mellen Street on the Cambridge campus.  It contains books, videos, organization files, periodicals, binders, and handouts.  Most of the resources cannot be taken out from the library.  Only the books in the "Career Planning," "Career Options," and "Job Search" sections can be checked out by current, matriculated students.  All the handouts are free and can be taken out of the library.  There is a computer available for career-related Internet research. All matriculated students and alumni may use the CRC Library.

BOOKS
The library contains over 600 book titles in subjects of interest to the Lesley University community.  The collection emphasizes resources in the arts, education, human services, international services, and management. With such a large collection, there is something for everyone.

Check-out Procedure
Only books in the "Career Planning," "Career Options," and "Job Search" sections can be checked out by current, matriculated students in a Lesley degree program.  There is a limit of three books at any time per person.  Each book can be checked out for seven (7) days and renewed for another seven (7) days.  Students must present a valid Lesley University ID to check out books.  To renew, students may telephone or visit the CRC.  Books must be returned during regular business hours only in satisfactory condition.  Students will receive a reminder telephone call two business days before the due date of their books.  Fourteen (14) days after the due date of their books, the CRC will bill the student for the book.  Please speak to a CRC staff person for additional policies.

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.

Business Directories – (Boston Jobbank, American Firms Operating in Foreign Countries, and Bradford’s International Directory of Marketing Research Agencies)
Career Options – (100 Jobs in Social Change, 101 Career Alternatives for Teachers, Careers in Social Work, The Eco Guide to Careers That Make a Difference, Opportunities in Museum Careers, and Opportunities in Publishing Careers)
Career Planning – (Creating a Life Worth Living, Do What You Are, From Making a Profit to Making a Difference, Switching Careers)
Cultural Directories - (Access Expressed! Directory New England, The Official Museum Directory, The Source: Greater Boston Theatre Resource Guide)
Education Directories – (Massachusetts MDR School Directory, National Directory of Alternative Schools, Private Secondary Schools)
Education Information – (Education in Action, Insider’s Guide to Graduate Programs in Clinical and Counseling Psychology, The Ivey Guide to Law School Admissions, The Social Work Graduate School Applicant’s Handbook)
Environmental Directories – (American Zoo and Aquarium Association Membership Directory, The Centers Directory, Conservation Directory)
General Directories – (Associations USA, Encyclopedia of Associations)
Geographic Directories – (Cities Ranked and Rated, Universal Atlas of Metropolitan Boston)
Government Directories – (Government Assistance Almanac, Washington Information Directory)
Health and Human Services Directories – (Family Ties of Massachusetts, Help for Children, Human Services Referral Directory of Massachusetts)
International/Intercultural Information – (Directory of International Schools, The Global Resume and CV Guide, Teaching English Abroad, Work Your Way Around the World)
Internship/Volunteer Opportunities – (Best 109 Internships, Internships in International Affairs, Women’s Rights Internships Book)
Job Search - (Dynamite Salary Negotiations, Heart and Soul Resumes, Inside Secrets of Finding a Teaching Job, Job Hunting for the Utterly Confused, Networking for Everyone)
Non-profit Directories – (Human Rights Organizations and Periodicals Directory, National Directory of Nonprofit Organizations, and World Directory of Think Tanks)
Special Interest Groups – (Asian American Yearbook, Job Search Handbook for People with Disabilities, Native American Directory, Out in the Workplace)
Summer Opportunities – (Guide to Summer Camps and Summer Schools, Resort Internship and Seasonal Employment Guide, Short Term Job Adventures)

VIDEOS

The CRC Library has several videos available for viewing on the combination television/VCR in the CRC Library.  The titles include:

Developing a Teacher Interview Portfolio
Interviewing Skills for Job Seekers with Learning or Other Hidden Disabilities
Interviewing Skills for Job Seekers with Physical Disabilities
The Job Search for International Students
Networking from Scratch
The Other Side of the Table: Insights from Recruiters
Portfolio Development for Business and Liberal Arts
Secrets to Job Fair Success: How to Use Job Fairs to Find a Great Career
Seizing the Job Interview
Tapping the Hidden Job Market

ORGANIZATION FILES

The CRC Library contains file drawers with information on:

Boston Area Public Schools Salary Schedules
Massachusetts Independent Schools
Human Service Organizations

PERIODICALS

The periodicals housed in the CRC Library contain career and employment information specially chosen for their interest to Lesley University students and alumni.

Association for Experiential Education Jobs Clearinghouse
Affirmative Action
Boston Sunday Globe Help Wanted
Careers and the Disabled
Current Jobs in Art
Current Jobs International
Current Jobs in Liberal Arts
Current Jobs in Writing, Editing, and Communications
Equal Opportunity: The Career Magazine for Minority Graduates
Green Careers Journal
Hispanic Business
The International Educator
New England Jobs
New England Museum Association Jobs
Transitions Abroad

BINDERS

Binders in the CRC Library contain part-time, full-time, summer, and student job listings, job fair notices, conference/workshop information, and sample resumes.

HANDOUTS

Dozens of free handouts are available in the CRC Library to help you with your job search.  Handouts cover many different topics such as:

Resume Writing
Interviewing
Interview Questions
Job Search Strategies
Graduate School Application Process
Organization Information

Our web site contains several of the handouts in a downloadable format.  Visit the Online Handouts web page to access these handouts.

TESTING INFORMATION

Many graduate schools require entrance exams and most states require testing in order to obtain teaching licensure. We have registration materials for the following tests:

Miller Analogies Test
Graduate Record Exam (GRE)
Praxis and National Teacher Exam
Educator Exams for Massachusetts

Our handout, "Teacher Testing Requirements," provides specific information for each state in the United States.

ARTISTS’ RESOURCE COLLECTION

The Artists' Resource Collection (ARC) at The Art Institute of Boston contains specialized resources for careers in visual arts.  Located in the main library at AIB, The Artists' Resource Collection contains resources to help visual artists succeed.  Visit the ARC web page for specific information on the available resources.