Searching strategies
Books are excellent places to look for background information. When searching for books in OneSearch, focus your search by searching the word career and then adding the career you are looking for, for example engineer, paralegal, nursing. A search using the keywords nursing career, for example, will result in books and articles that focus specifically on your career.
When searching for books in OneSearch, keep an eye out for the "Request this item" button for books that are located at other Los Rios campuses. You can request the book and it will be delivered to SCC Library for you within a few business days!
Finding Books
Start at the SCC Library homepage.
Enter your search in the OneSearch search box.
Limit to your search to books and Sacramento City College.
Search Tip: If you're already in OneSearch and only want to find books, make sure to select Books as your Source Type.
Excellent Books on Careers
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Working in Your Major by Call Number: HF5382.7 .G45 2012ISBN: 9781440803116Publication Date: 2012-06-26 -
Best Jobs for the 21st Century by Call Number: HF5381.15 .F37 2012ISBN: 9781593579005Publication Date: 2011-12-01 -
Encyclopedia of Careers and Vocational Guidance, 16th Edition, 5-Volume Set by Call Number: HF5381 .E52 2015ISBN: 9780816085033Publication Date: 2014-03-01 -
Getting from College to Career by Call Number: LB2343 .P58 2012ISBN: 9780062069276Publication Date: 2012-01-31 -
The Comprehensive Guide to Careers in Sports by Call Number: GV734.3 .W66 2013ISBN: 9781449602031Publication Date: 2012-03-23 -
150 Best Jobs for Your Skills by Call Number: HF5382.5.U5 F3634 2012ISBN: 9781593578985Publication Date: 2012-02-01 -
College Majors Handbook with Real Career Paths and Payoffs by Call Number: HF5382.5.U5 F644 2012ISBN: 9781593577711Publication Date: 2012-07-01 -
Careers in Law Enforcement by Call Number: HV8143 .J6424 2017ISBN: 9781483379067Publication Date: 2016-03-10 -
Career Paths in Psychology by Call Number: BF76 .C38 2017ISBN: 9781433823107Publication Date: 2016-09-01
