Out on the Range. Corvallis, Oreg.: American Society of Range Management and Oregon State College. 11 pp. Free. Of a rather general nature, the information included in this pamphlet emphasizes some of the opportunities available in range management, what a student needs in high school, and the type of college subjects required. Photographs included are interesting and informative.

Should You Be a Farmer? New York 10 (51 Madison Avenue): New York Life Insurance Co., 1960. 11 pp. Free.

An introduction to the role of the farmer accompanies specific information on today's

average farm, the income which can be expected, education needed, and special aptitudes which assure success as a farmer. is one of a series of career publications.

Horticulture

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Horticulture. . . A Challenging Career. East Lansing, Mich. (Department of Horticulture, Michigan State University) American Society for Horticultural Sciences. 8 pp. Free.

Presented in this folder are brief comments on horticulture as a way of life, the variety of jobs in horticulture, numerous positions available in production, marketing, research, teaching, industries, inspection, communications, and the rewards of the profession.

Poultry Husbandry

Find Your Career in the Poultry Industry. College Station, Tex. (Texas A. & M. College): Poultry Science Association. 47 pp. Free.

In addition to a general discussion of the vast and expanding nature of the poultry industry, the opportunities in the poultry industry are described in this book in terms of the personnel and preparation needed. Detailed information on careers in several different phases of the poultry industry is also given.

Soils (Conservation, Soil Management, Soil Science)

Careers in Soil Conservation Services. Washington 25: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Soil Conservation Service, 1956.

Briefly outlined in this folder-pamphlet are facts about what the Soil Conservation Service does, the opportunities for soil conservationists, range conservationists, soil scientists, engineers, agronomists, biologists, woodland conservationists, geologists, agricultural economists, and engineering aids. Employment information on work locations, training, advancements, and benefits is added.

A Soil Science Career for You in the Soil Conservation Service. Washington 25: Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, rev. 1960. 8 pp. 54.

What soil scientists do, their qualifications, and educational requirements are briefly discussed in this career folder. A list of employment facts about the U.S. Government is included.

General

Careers in Professional Agriculture. Bucks County, Pa.: National Agricultural College, 1952. 8 pp. Free.

Job prospects, the four branches of agriculture (animal science, poultry husbandry, food science, and soil science), sources of employment, personal qualifications, educational qualifications, approximate college expenses, and earnings in agriculture are described in this career bulletin.

Dynamic Careers Through Agriculture. FILM. Washington (1731 I Street NW): Farm Film Foundation, 1960. 16mm. 28 minutes, sound and color. Free loan on request.

This film shows how new techniques have revolutionized the Nation's largest industry, agriculture, and how this change has created thousands of new opportunities for American youth. The film describes many of these new careers in agriculture, including the fields of science, education, and industry.

I've Found My Future... in Agriculture. Washington (1785 Massachusetts Avenue NW.): American Association of Land Grant Colleges & State Universities, 1958. 18 pp. Free.

Emphasized in this booklet are the many opportunities open to students of agriculture in the areas of research, industry, business, education, communications, conservation, conservation services, farming, and ranching. Much of the booklet consists of very good photographic illustrations.

New Horizons in Agriculture. Columbus 10, Ohio (2120 Fyffe Road): College of Agriculture & Home Economics, The Ohio State University. 4 pp. Free. Highlighted in this folder is a listing of occupational titles representative to the many opportunities open to graduates of agricul ture. Career horizons in agriculture are briefly outlined.

Open Door to Opportunities for Agricultural Research Scientists. Washington: U.S. Civil Service Commission, 1958. 8 pp. Free.

An outlined list of the fields of specialization for agricultural research scientists is given along with general comments about what is needed to qualify for these positions. All of these positions are with the U.S. Government. A Science Career for You in Agriculture. Atlanta 13, Ga. (130 Sixth Street NW.) : Southern Regional Education Board, 1960. 16 pp. Free.

This brochure is addressed to prospective students in order to emphasize the importance of the sciences related to agriculture and to describe the variety of opportunities which they offer for a useful and attractive career. The urgent need for specialists is discussed in terms of the amount of undergraduate and graduate training required. Short comments

on the programs offered by several southern universities are included.

There is a Career for You in Agriculture. Columbus 10, Ohio: College of Agriculture & Home Economics, The Ohio State University, 1959. 6 pp. Free. Agriculture in the future is discussed in terms of the growing opportunities being made available for agricultural graduates in the fields of agricultural services, marketing, suppliers to farmers, education, conservation, processing, research, communication, and production.

BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES

Anatomy and Histology

Careers in Anatomy. Philadelphia 4: Department of Anatomy, School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania. 2 pp. Free.

The outlook of the field of anatomy today. methods of research, training, and oppor

Bacteriology, Mycology, Parisitology, Virology

A Career in Bacteriology. Detroit 36, Mich. (19875 Mack Avenue): Society of American Bacteriologists, 1960 (rev.). 11 pp. Free.

In addition to employment outlook, professional grades and salaries, and educational requirements, this booklet gives a comprehensive discussion of the various areas of the study of bacteriology. These include the type of work done by a person in general bacteriology, agricultural and soil bacteriology, industrial bacteriology, medical bacteriology, veterinary bacteriology, virology, immunology and serology, and public health bacteriology.

Bacteriologists. Largo, Fla.: Careers,

What the field of mycology encompasses, the kind of training required to become a mycologist, and opportunities for mycologists in teaching, industry, medicine, and agriculture are highlighted in this brochure.

U.S. Civil Service Examination Announcement for Medical Microbiologist, Bacteriologist, Immuno-Serologist, Parasitologist, Mycologist, and Virologist. Washington 25: U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, 1956. 15 pp. Free.

Prepared for those interested in Government service, this pamphlet gives a description of work, educational requirements, experience needed, and physical requirements of each of the above mentioned professions. The salary scale given is now outdated, but other information is still helpful and applicable.

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Biochemistry

Opportunities in Biochemistry. Durham, N. C. (Duke University School of Medicine) American Society of Biological Chemists 4 pp. Free.

Many pertinent questions about the biochemical profession are answered in this pamphlet. These questions deal with the work of the biochemists, how their work is accomplished, their training, where they work, and the opportunities in the field.

Biology

Biologist. Largo, Fla.: Careers, 1958. 8 pp. 25¢.

Very adequately covered in this pamphlet are the history of the field of biology, the duties of the biologist, working conditions, training requirements, training opportunities, personal qualifications, outlook, opportunities for women, hours, earnings, where biologists work, and a suggested high school program for a student interested in this as a future profession.

Biology as a Career. New York 71 (Riverdale): Manhattan College, 1959. 6 pp. Free. (Guidance Publication No. 13)

Biology as a career is discussed generally in the introduction of this career folder. Additional, more specific, information on the scope of biological science, variety of occupations available within the field, qualifications, professional preparation, and salary prospects is presented also.

Careers in the U.S. Department of the Interior, Washington 25: Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Printing Office, 1957. 56 pp. 254.

Prepared for guidance purposes, this booklet outlines the work of the U.S. Department of Interior and the employment opportunities in the Department. Descriptions of specialized Jobs in the field of biology are outlined, and the advantages of a Government career are explained.

New Careers in the Health Sciences. New York 19 (1790 Broadway) : National Health Council, 1960. 21 pp. Free.

The purpose of this pamphlet is to highlight the many changes that are creating new roles and new relationships in the health field for all of the sciences. These advances are opening up new opportunities in physics, chemistry, mathematics, and engineering, as well as in biology and medicine.

A Career in Botany. Chicago 5 (Roosevelt Road and Lake Shore Drive) Chicago Natural History Museum, 1959. 2 pp. Free.

What the science of botany deals with, the main fields of botanical investigation, best preparation for a career, and career opportunities are presented in this brief report.

Careers in Botany. Nashville, Tenn. (Box 1501): Vanderbilt University, Botanical Society of America. 10 pp. Free.

Of special interest to a student interested in botany as a career would be the outline of types of botanists and what each specializes in (example-pathologist, studies plant diseases). The variety of jobs found in industry, government, and academic positions are given, along with suggestions of Courses needed for a good background for further study of this field.

Plants, Botany, and You. Iowa City, Iowa State University of Iowa, 1958. 22 pp. Free.

This attractive booklet discusses what the field of botany entails, the future of the field, what a botanist must know, the opportunities for the botanist as determined by various educational degrees, and the abilities one must have to be successful in botany. Of special help is an alphabetical listing of the professions for which a thorough botanical education is basic.

An informa ive summary of the duties, personal requirements, training, earnings, outlook, places of employment, and criteria for determining one's interest and ability in entomology.

Opportunities in Professional Entomol ogy. College Park, Md. (4603 Calvert Road) Entomological Society of America, 1960. 13 pp. 25¢.

A definition of entomology, the value of economic entomology, the organizations in which positions are available, and prospects of employment are combined in this career pamphlet along with a discussion of professional entomology in research, regulatory services, large scale control programs, extension work, commercial entomology, entomology abroad, teaching, and administration. Entomological training required for each of the above is also discussed.

discussed along with opportunities in applied biology with government agencies and industry. Special areas for women are highlighted.

Zoologist. Largo, Fla.: Careers, 1960.

15¢.

The work of the zoologist, his working conditions, salaries, educational requirements, educational opportunities, outlook, and pos sible places of employment are concisely but well presented on this file-card summary.

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Opportunities in the

Bureau of Sports Fisheries and Wildlife.
Washington 6 (1418 16th Street NW.) :
National Wildlife Federation, 1959. 14
pp.
Free.

Of special interest to a student interested in wildlife conservation work would be the employment information on appointments, salary, workweek, types of positions filled, minimum qualifications, locations, physical ability, opportunities for women, opportunities in trades and crafts, and summer employment opportunities.

Ichthyologist. Largo, Fla.: Careers, 1960. 15¢.

What the science of ichthyology involves, the duties of the ichthyologists, his qualifications, training requirements, training opportunities, employment opportunities, earnings, where employed, and necessary interests and abilities are briefly but adequately presented in this summary.

Opportunities for the Ichthyologist and Fishery Biologist. Philadelphia 4 (34th Street and Girard Avenue): American Society of Ichthyologists & Herpetologists. 5 pp. Free.

In response to many student requests, this publication was prepared to outline the scope of the field of ichthyology, the qualifications and training needed, opportunities for employment, and the psychological and monetary rewards of a career in this profession.

Opportunities for the Herpetologist. Philadelphia 4 (Philadelphia Zoological Garden, 34th Street and Girard Avenue): American Society of Ichthyologists & Herpetologists. 3 pp. Free.

This report was prepared for the use of guidance counselors and students to describe the scope of the profession of herpetology, the educational background required, the income which can be expected, and the opportunities for employment. Interesting statements made

by men representing some of the fields that offer opportunities for herpetologists are included in the report.

The Tree Expert. Boston: Research Publishing Co., 1956. 33 pp. $1. Presented in this booklet are an introduction giving a general definition of the tree expert, a brief history of the tree expert profession, his contribution to society, the tree expert profession as a growing occupation, trends in the profession, aptitudes, skills and educational requirements, training centers, salaries and other returns, advantages and disadvantages, and other related information.

Your Opportunity in the National Park System. Washington 25: National Park Service, Department of the Interior. 12 pp. Free.

Depending on the training and interest, one may start his career with the National Park Service in one of several positions, including that of park ranger, park naturalist, park historian, or park archeologist. Each of these is discussed, along with general opportunities with the Park Service, salaries, training opportunities, advancement, living conditions, travel and transfers, and other benefits.

Wildlife Training and Employment. Washington 6 (1418 16th Street NW.) : National Wildlife Federation, 1955. 10 pp. Free.

Contained in this leaflet is information on how to prepare for wildlife work in the fields of research, administration and management, teaching and extension, outdoor writing and wildlife photography and art work; training offered on the undergraduate and graduate levels; and employment opportunities. partial list of colleges and universities offering wildlife training is included.

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Career Opportunities in the Biological Sciences. Chicago: University of Chicago, 1957. 15 pp. Free. ( (Write to the University's Office of Vocational Guidance and Placement.)

The type of work, opportunities, and outlook are discussed for each of several of the fields within the biological sciences. Those presented are anatomy, biochemistry, botany, microbiology, pharmacology, physiology, radiology, and zoology.

Career Service Opportunities With the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Washington 25: Superintendent of Documents,