Elizabeth Stephan Librarian for the College of Business and Economics
CBE Reference hours:
CBE Office PH45/45B
Oct 13 - Dec 2
Tuesday 1:30-3:30
Wednesday 9:30-11:30
Library Office:
Haggard Hall 226
Phone: 360-650-2061
Email: Elizabeth Stephan
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Find Books and more in our Library Use the Library Catalog to locate materials within our collection. The Library Catalog provides location, call number and bibliographic information for the books, journals, newspapers, selected government documents, microforms and other media, as well as online or electronic resources owned or accessed by the Western Libraries.
Subject Headings Books and other resources can be found in the Western Library catalog or the Summit catalog by searching by subject. Please use the following Library of Congress subject headings:
Dictionary of occupational terms : a guide to the special language & jargon of hundreds of careers / Shields, Nancy E., 1928- • Location: Haggard 2 -Reference HF5382 .S524 1994
• Check Catalog This dictionary brings together words and phrases that deal with occupations in general as well as related terms from business, trade unions, labor law, government agencies and other areas.
Career guide to industries / U.S. Department of Labor. Bureau of Labor Statistics • Location: Haggard 2 -Reference HF5382.5.U5 C316
• Check Catalog The Career Guide to Industries provides information on available careers by industry, including the nature of the industry, working conditions, employment, occupations in the industry, training and advancement, earnings and benefits, employment outlook, and lists of organizations that can provide additional information.
Encyclopedia of careers and vocational guidance / Cosgrove, Holli • Location: Haggard 2 -Reference HF5381 .E52 2000
• Check Catalog This is a multi volume set which details jobs including employment outlook in that industry.
Professional careers sourcebook : an information guide for career planning / Gale Research • Location: Haggard 2 -Reference HF5382.5.U5 P76
• Check Catalog This provides a comprehensive overview of the sources of information for careers from published sources or professional organizations that help career planning and research for over 100 careers requireing college degrees or specialized education. It also provides a summary of the duties and responsibilities for each profiled profession complete with salary levels and growth potential.
General Resources
Vault.com / Vault.com This site presents information on over 3000 US and multinational companies as well as 70 industries. It gives a brief snapshot of the company with statistics and key strengths and weaknesses of the company. You can also search specifically for a government, nonprofit, private, public, or subsidiary company.
Business and Finance Careers
Career opportunities in the retail and wholesale industry / Field, Shelly. • Location: Haggard 2 -Reference HF5429 .F434 2001
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Harvard Business School guide to careers in finance / Harvard Business School • Location: Haggard 2 - Reference HG65 .C3
• Check Catalog This is a guide that details trends in finance and outlines the varying career opportunities.
Jobs and careers with nonprofit organizations : profitable opportunities with nonprofits / Krannich, Ronald L. • Location: Haggard 2 -Reference HD2769.2.U6 K7 1999
• Check Catalog Designed as a start-up guide to nonprofit employers, this book examines dozens of employers in arts/entertainment, environment, political reform, relief assistance, economic development, consumer advocacy, and many more. It is rich with insights, tips, sample resumes and letters, contact information, and recommended resources.
Vault career guide to marketing & brand management / Goodman, Jen. • Location: Haggard 2 -Reference HF5415.35 .G66 2001
• Check Catalog This tells you how to launch a career in marketing and brand management. It includees questions to ask and expect during interviews, things expected on the job, and marketing and brand management career opportunities.
Career Statistics
Statistical handbook of working America / Gale Research Inc • Location: Haggard 2 -Reference HB2595 .S73
• Check Catalog This contains statistics on occupations, careers, employment, and the work environment in the United States.
Classification of Occupations
Dictionary of Holland occupational codes / Gottfredson, Gary D. • Location: Haggard 2 -Reference HB2595 .G67 1989
• Check Catalog This volume "translates" the Dictionary of Occupational Titles (DOT) and its Supplements into the Holland classification system. "The Holland classification uses six main categories--Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, and Conventional--to characterize occupations. These main groups are used to form 3-letter subgroups that are useful in assessing the degree of congruence between a person's interests or preferences and any of thousands of occupations."
International standard classification of occupations : ISCO-88 / International Labour Office • Location: Haggard 2 -Reference HB2582 .I54 1990
• Check Catalog The International Standard Classification of Occupations is a tool for organizing jobs into a clearly defined set of groups according to the tasks and duties undertaken in the job.
