A widely respected information professional working in the information industry since the late 1970s and as a knowledge management consultant since 1992, Ulla de Stricker is known for her pioneering activities, leadership, and support to colleagues through conference presentations, articles, books, and in the last several years through her Information and Knowledge Management Blog. Professionally, she assists clients in a wide range of strategic planning projects (see http://www.destricker.com).

• PART 1: The Info Pro's Organizational Value: Timeless Principles 1. The (hidden) cost of missed chances: The info pro's opportunity 2. Cultural factors in value perceptions regarding KM: The info pro's cheat sheet 3. Communication is a tricky business: The info pro's role 4. How is my organization or my client doing with information and knowledge? The info pro's initial checklist PART 2:  The Info Pro's Career: Tried and True Advice 1. How are info pros perceived? The role of the information profession(s) in society 2. Who's in charge of our image? Career and professional profile management 3. What's next for info pros? New career opportunities 4. Why should info pros volunteer? The value of (contributing to) professional associations

"This book should be the preferred reading for anyone considering or entering a career as information professionals. I personally wish it had been available when I started my career…" --Multimedia Information and Technology

A widely respected information professional working in the information industry since the late 1970s and as a knowledge management consultant since 1992, Ulla de Stricker is known for her pioneering activities, leadership, and support to colleagues through conference presentations, articles, books, and in the last several years through her Information and Knowledge Management Blog. Professionally, she assists clients in a wide range of strategic planning projects (see http://www.destricker.com).

• PART 1: The Info Pro's Organizational Value: Timeless Principles 1. The (hidden) cost of missed chances: The info pro's opportunity 2. Cultural factors in value perceptions regarding KM: The info pro's cheat sheet 3. Communication is a tricky business: The info pro's role 4. How is my organization or my client doing with information and knowledge? The info pro's initial checklist PART 2:  The Info Pro's Career: Tried and True Advice 1. How are info pros perceived? The role of the information profession(s) in society 2. Who's in charge of our image? Career and professional profile management 3. What's next for info pros? New career opportunities 4. Why should info pros volunteer? The value of (contributing to) professional associations

"This book should be the preferred reading for anyone considering or entering a career as information professionals. I personally wish it had been available when I started my career…" --Multimedia Information and Technology

A widely respected information professional working in the information industry since the late 1970s and as a knowledge management consultant since 1992, Ulla de Stricker is known for her pioneering activities, leadership, and support to colleagues through conference presentations, articles, books, and in the last several years through her Information and Knowledge Management Blog. Professionally, she assists clients in a wide range of strategic planning projects (see http://www.destricker.com).

• PART 1: The Info Pro's Organizational Value: Timeless Principles 1. The (hidden) cost of missed chances: The info pro's opportunity 2. Cultural factors in value perceptions regarding KM: The info pro's cheat sheet 3. Communication is a tricky business: The info pro's role 4. How is my organization or my client doing with information and knowledge? The info pro's initial checklist PART 2:  The Info Pro's Career: Tried and True Advice 1. How are info pros perceived? The role of the information profession(s) in society 2. Who's in charge of our image? Career and professional profile management 3. What's next for info pros? New career opportunities 4. Why should info pros volunteer? The value of (contributing to) professional associations

"This book should be the preferred reading for anyone considering or entering a career as information professionals. I personally wish it had been available when I started my career…" --Multimedia Information and Technology