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2. Occupational Outlook Handbook Published by: U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Statistics READYREFERECE HANDBOOKSREADYREFERECE HANDBOOKS 250+ Jobs Listed Job Descriptions Training Required Wages Earned Projected Employment Employment Trends Available in Print & Online

3. READYREFERECE HANDBOOKSREADYREFERECE HANDBOOKS http://stats.bls.gov/Oco/ This is the home webpage of the online version. The same material is included in both print and online versions.

4. Computer and mathematical occupations Architects, surveyors, and cartographers Engineers Drafters and engineering technicians Life scientists Physical scientists Social scientists and related occupations Science technicians Community and social services occupations Legal occupations Court reporters Judges, magistrates, and other judicial workers Lawyers Paralegals and legal assistants Education, training, library, and museum occupations Entertainers, performers, sports occupations Media and communications-related occupations Health diagnosing and treating occupations Health technologists and technicians READYREFERECE HANDBOOKSREADYREFERECE HANDBOOKS Finding OOH Info Online:   Alphabetically by Job Title  Keyword Search  Browsing Categories A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z 

5. READYREFERECE HANDBOOKSREADYREFERECE HANDBOOKS Finding OOH Info in Print Edition: Volume is arranged by Occupational Categories Table of Contents  Alphabetical Index at back of volume. Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2004-05 Ed.

6. READYREFERECE HANDBOOKSREADYREFERECE HANDBOOKS Occupational Information Provided Nature of the Work Working Conditions Employment Training/Qualifications Job Outlook Earnings Related Occupations Additional Information Occupational Outlook Handbook 2004-05 – Print Edition

7. Occupational Outlook Handbook Encyclopedia of Careers and Vocational Guidance Online or One Volume More Statistics Focus on Jobs Over 250 job profiles Employment Projections Updated Biannually Five Printed Volumes More Description Focus on Career Prep Over 700 career articles Course Study Advice Updated every 2-4 Years READYREFERECE HANDBOOKSREADYREFERECE HANDBOOKS Which Reference Resource is Right for Your Need?

8. READYREFERECE HANDBOOKSREADYREFERECE HANDBOOKS Guinness World Records Amazing Facts & Feats 67 Superlative Categories Oddities Public Participation Photos on Every Page Annual Print Edition Some Entries Online Published by: Guinness World Records Limited

9. READYREFERECE HANDBOOKSREADYREFERECE HANDBOOKS Guinness World Records CONTENTS: Space Planet Earth Life on Earth 2008 Edition Human Beings Fantastic Feats Epic Endeavors Modern Society Science & Technology Arts & Media Engineering Sports

10. Page 196, Guinness World Records 2008 Edition Individual Records Indexed Alphabetically & Indexed By Superlatives: Best-selling Coldest Deepest First Greatest Heaviest Highest Largest Longest Most Most Popular Most Powerful Most Successful Etc. READYREFERECE HANDBOOKSREADYREFERECE HANDBOOKS Also Some Material Online: http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/

11. Guinness World RecordsFamous First Facts Coverage of Many Superlatives Geared to Popular Interest Editions: Regular, Gamers Full-color Photos Every Page Also Online – Limited Entries Indexes: Alphabetical & Superlative Updated Annually Coverage of Significant “Firsts” Geared to Historical Interest Editions: Regular, International, American Politics, Environment, Sports Also Online - Subscription Database Indexes: Subject, Geographical, Name, Year, Month/Day Which Reference Resource is Right for Your Need? READYREFERECE HANDBOOKSREADYREFERECE HANDBOOKS

12. The Europa World of Learning Higher Education Focus International Focus Organized by Country Info about Learning Entities Focus on Personnel 6,000+ Universities & Colleges 6,500+ Research Institutes 3,500+ Libraries & Archives 3,000 Museums & Galleries Published by: Routledge, Taylor & Frances READYREFERECE HANDBOOKSREADYREFERECE HANDBOOKS

13. Content of The Europa World of Learning Introductory Essays – International Higher Education Issues International Educational Organizations United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) International Council for Scientific Unions International Council for Philosophy and Humanistic Studies International Social Science Council International Association of Universities (IAU) Countries A-Z – Educational Societies and Institutions Index READYREFERECE HANDBOOKSREADYREFERECE HANDBOOKS

14. Country Entry – Jamaica Regulatory & Representative Bodies Learned Societies Research Institutes Libraries & Archives Museums and Art Galleries Universities Colleges Other Higher Educational Institutes Country Entries Organized By: The Europa World of Learning 2008, Page 1155 READYREFERECE HANDBOOKSREADYREFERECE HANDBOOKS

15. University Entry – Jamaica The Europa World of Learning 2008 Page 1155 University Entries Include: Contact Info Brief Facts Publications Administrators Deans Professors READYREFERECE HANDBOOKSREADYREFERECE HANDBOOKS

16. The Europa World of Learning International Handbook of Universities Broader Scope Covers Many Types of Institutions More Focus on Personnel Print: Two volumes Also Online – Database Subscription Updated Annually Narrower Scope Focus on Universities and Colleges More Focus on Institutional Facts Print only: One volume Not available Online Updated Triennially Which Reference Resource is Right for Your Need? READYREFERECE HANDBOOKSREADYREFERECE HANDBOOKS

17. Other Handbooks of Interest Thank You Letters Table Settings Gift Giving Preventive Care First-Aid Ailments Parliamentary Procedures How to Run a Meeting By-Laws Preparation Emily Post’s Etiquette The Merck Manual of Medical Information Robert’s Rules of Order And there are many, many more in a variety of subjects! READYREFERECE HANDBOOKSREADYREFERECE HANDBOOKS

18. A. The Europa World of Learning B. Guinness World Records C. Famous First Facts, International Edition D. International Handbook of Universities & Other Institutions E. Encyclopedia of Careers and Vocational Guidance What would be the best Ready Reference resource to consult to find the name of the first woman to receive a Doctorate of Philosophy degree? Test Your Knowledg e READYREFERECE HANDBOOKSREADYREFERECE HANDBOOKS

19. Correct Answer: A. The Europa World of Learning B. Guinness World Records C. Famous First Facts, International Edition * D. International Handbook of Universities & Other Institutions E. Encyclopedia of Careers and Vocational Guidance At the University of Padua in 1678, Elena Lucrezia Piscopia Cornaro, a noblewoman from Venice, became the first woman in the world awarded a Ph.D. * Information desired was a significant first and of historical interest. For a Handbook Resource Guide go to: http://libr210readyref.pbworks.com/ READYREFERECE HANDBOOKSREADYREFERECE HANDBOOKS

20. References Anzovin, S. & Podell, J. (2000). Famous first facts, international edition: A record of first happenings, discoveries, and inventions in world history. New York: H.W. Wilson. Beers, M. (Ed.). (2004). The Merck manual of medical information (2 nd home ed.). New York: Simon & Schuster. Beers, M. (Ed.). (2004). The Merck manual of medical information. Retrieved June 29, 2009 from http://www.merck.com/mmhe/index.html http://www.merck.com/mmhe/index.html Emily Post’s etiquette. (n.d.). Retrieved June 29, 2009 from http://www.emilypost.com/http://www.emilypost.com/ Encyclopedia of careers and vocational guidance. (14th ed., Vols. 1-5). (2008). New York: Ferguson. Gladman, A. (Ed.). (2009). The Europa world of learning (59 th ed., Vols 1-2). London: Routledge, Taylor & Francis. Guinness world records 2009. (2008). England: Guinness World Records, Ltd. Guinness world records 2009. (2008). Retrieved June 29, 2009 from http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/ International handbook of universities. (18 th ed.). (2005). New York: Palgrave MacMillan. Kane, J., Anzovin, S. & Podell, J. (2006). Famous first facts (6 th ed.). New York: H.W. Wilson. Post, Peggy (2004). Emily Post’s etiquette (17 th ed.). NY: Harper Collins. Robert, H. & Robert S. (2000). Robert’s rules of order newly revised (10 th ed.). Cambridge, MA: Perseus Publishing. Rules Online. (n.d.). Retrieved June 29, 2009 from http://www.rulesonline.com/http://www.rulesonline.com/ U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. (2008-2009 ed.). (2008). Occupational outlook handbook. Indianapolis, IN: JIST Works. U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. (2008-2009 ed.). (2008). Occupational outlook handbook. Retrieved June 29, 2009 from http://www.bls.gov/OCO READYREFERECE HANDBOOKSREADYREFERECE HANDBOOKS