Experimental Therapeutics, 1959. 33 pp. Free. A definition of pharmacology, applications of the field in research, teaching, industry and public health, what a pharmacologist does, and what the very broad field of pharmacology has to offer are all discussed in this illustrated booklet. A conclusive summary is given. Careers in Pharmacy. New York: Columbia University, College of Pharmacy, 1959. 14 pp. Free. Of special interest in this recruitment booklet for students of pharmacy are the many illustrations showing the pharmacist at work. General comments about the field accompany the illustrations. Careers in Pharmacy. Washington 6 (1640 Rhode Island Avenue NW.) : B'nai B'rith Vocational Service, 1957. 16 pp. 35¢. (Order No. 402.) Written especially for high school students, this occupational brief contains detailed information on the nature of the work of a pharmacist, outlook, preparation and entry into the field, qualifications, earnings and advancement, physical requirements, working conditions, advantages, and disadvantages. Get Ready for Tomorrow Phar macy. New York 16 (34th and Park Avenues, Vanderbilt Hotel): National Association of Chain Drug Stores, 1959. 10 pp. Free. The variety of opportunities in the field of pharmacy, the pharmacists's role, the expanding field, income advancement, and limitless areas of activity available are outlined herein. A list of colleges of pharmacy is added. I'll Take Pharmacy. New York 15 (155 East 44th Street): McKesson & Robbins, Inc., 1959. 8 pp. Free. This article, written in an informal style by a practicing pharmacist, describes pharmacy as a steady position, the many facets of the profession, nonretail possibilities in the field, and gives suggestions for choosing a school of pharmacy. A list of colleges of pharmacy is added. The Pharmaceutical Industry. Cambridge 38, Mass.: Bellman Publishing Co., 1956. 28 pp. $1. The author of this vocational and professional monograph gives an introduction to the ethical pharmaceutical industry, how the industry developed, operation of the industry, career opportunities, opportunities for women, wages and salaries, and advantages and disadvantages of a pharmaceutical career. Pharmacist. Largo, Fla.: Careers, 1958. 8 pp. 25¢. In addition to background information on pharmacy, the duties, working conditions, earnings, hours, outlook, personal qualifications, training requirements, training opportunities, opportunities for women, licensing, and advantages and disadvantages of the pharmacist are presented. Of special interest is a list of approximately 80 colleges and universities that offer degrees in pharmacy. Pharmacists. Detroit 2, Mich. (7310 Woodward Avenue): Employment Service Division, Michigan Employment Security Commission, 1955. 20 pp. 25. Given in this illustrated pamphlet are an introduction, nature of the work of the pharmacist, location of jobs, employment prospects, earnings, qualifications for entry, working conditions, organizations, disadvantages and advantages. Pharmacy. Cambridge 38, Mass.: Bellman Publishing Co., 1959. 24 pp. $1. Interesting illustrations are included in this booklet, which gives the history of pharmacy, the future of the profession, possibilities for women or men, vocational opportunities for graduates of colleges of pharmacy, remuneration, personal qualifications, scholastic training needed, student aid, as well as disadvantages and advantages of the pharmacy profession. Seniors Are Interested .... Columbus 15 (40 South Third Street): Ohio State Pharmaceutical Association. 3 pp. Free. Discussed in this pamphlet are the things a student entering the pharmaceutical field can expect from such a profession. Some information about salaries is included. See Your Future in Pharmacy. Washington 7 (2215 Constitution Avenue NW.) American Pharmaceutical Association, 1957. 16 pp. Free. Comments on the pharmaceutical profession in general begin this pamphlet. The work of the pharmacist, personal qualifications, education, scholarships, licensing and registration, opportunities, prospects, and a list of accredited colleges of pharmacy in the United States are included also. Shall I Study Pharmacy? Chicago 12 (108 South Wood Street): American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy, 1960. 33 pp. Free. Many questions asked yearly by thousands of high school students about the pharmaceutical field are answered in this pamphlet telling what a pharmacist does, how many hours a week he works, average pay scales, chances for advancement, opportunities outside of pharmacies, additional study required, and preliminary preparation. A complete list of names and addresses of member and accredited colleges of pharmacy is given. Should You Be a Pharmacist? New York 10 (51 Madison Avenue): New York Life Insurance Co., 1955. 12 pp. Free. The pharmacist's position as a respected authority, the opportunities and incomes, seven requisites for success, training required, and a list of pharmacy colleges are included in this booklet. What Is a Pharmacist? Kalamazoo, Mich. The Upjohn Company, 1960. 6 pp. Free. Several good illustrations of the pharmacist at work are included in this very short leaflet, which briefly describes the various challenges in research, pharmacists in production and industry, pharmacists as salesmen, what a pharmacy student studies, and pharmacy as a life-long education. Why Should a Girl Become a Pharmacist? New York 15 (155 East 44th Street): McKesson & Robbins, 1958. 24 pp. Free. A high school senior girl's interest in pharmacy is followed through in this pamphlet, which tells of her conversations with many women pharmacists who give personal examples of the role pharmacy has played in their lives. Interviews with several women professors of pharmacy reveal the educational requirements, while discussions with practicing women pharmacists tell more about the applications of the education today. Your Career Opportunities in Pharmacy. Brooklyn 6 (630 Flushing Avenue): Charles Pfizer & Co., Inc., 1960. 31 pp. Free. Highlighted in this booklet are detailed discussions of the various types of pharmacists, including retail pharmacists, hospital, industrial, teachers of pharmacy, and pharmacists in government service. More briefly are described the requirements for a career in pharmacy, compensation, getting started, average hours, and the necessary steps which should be taken for a student interested in this field. Physical Therapy Physical Therapists in the U.S. Army Medical Specialists Corps. Washington 25: U.S. Army Medical Specialists Corps, 1959. 8 pp. Free. The rather strict requirements for careers for physical therapists in the U.S. Army are outlined in this folder. Facts about required courses, qualifications, travel experiences and and opportunities, financial rewards, and service obligations are given. Physical Therapy. Washington 25: Office of Education, U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, 1957. 7 pp. Free. In this brief bulletin, the duties of the physical therapist are presented along with the qualifications, opportunities, preparation, and a list of directors in specific schools from whom entrance requirement information can be obtained. Physical Therapy-A Career of Science and Service. FILM. New York 19 (1790 Broadway): American Physical Therapy Association, 1959. 35 mm., 45 frames. Free on loan. The film graphically answers such questions as, "What does a physical therapist do?" "How do you prepare for this profession?" and "Where does a physical therapist work? It centers around a high school football player who breaks his leg. As a result of his treatment, his friend Mary becomes very interested in physical therapy as а career. The Return. FILM. New York 19 (1790 Broadway): American Physical Therapy Association. 16 mm., 38 minutes, sound, black and white. Free on loan. The Return is the story of how physical therapy helped to return a disabled young man to active life. There's Work To Be Done ... .. A Career To Be Built . . . In Physical Therapy. New York 19 (1790 Broadway) American Physical Therapy Association. 2 pp. Free. Definitive comments on the profession, the need, the future, personal requirements, educational requirements, rewards and satisfactions, and how to begin are included in this flier. A long list of schools offering courses in physical therapy is contained. Within Your Hands. FILM. New York 19 (1790 Broadway): American Physical Therapy Association. 16 mm., sound and color, 171⁄2 minutes. Free on loan. Narrated by Douglas Edwards, this film takes a look at the opportunities in physical therapy, and shows the kinds of careers the trained physical therapist can look forward to in hospitals, clinics, home services, or the armed services. Podiatry and Chiropody A Career in Health-Podiatry (Chiropody). Washington 10 (3301 16th Street NW.): American Podiatry Asso.ciation, 1960. 6 pp. Free. Discussed in this pamphlet are the history of chiropody (care of the feet), opportunities within the field, qualifications, schooling and training, specialties, how to start out, earnings, and satisfactions. Careers in Chiropody. Washington 6 (1640 Rhode Island Avenue NW.): B'nai B'rith Vocational Service, 1957. 11 pp. 35¢. (Order No. 408.) In this occupational brief is contained detailed and accurate information on outlook, duties, preparation and entry, qualifications, earnings and advancement, physical requirements, working conditions, advantages, and disadvantages of this relatively new and uncrowded profession. If You're Planning a Professional Career.... Washington 10 (3301 16th Street NW.): American Podiatry Association, 1960. 4 pp. Free. Concisely presented in this publication is information on what podiatrists (chiropodists) are; the growing need for personnel in the profession; the earnings, hours, and satisfactions of a career in podiatry; a list of colleges of podiatry (chiropody); the work opportunities; and requirements for a degree. Podiatry-Chiropody as a Career. FILM. Washington 10 (3301 16th Street NW.) American Podiatry Association. 16 mm., sound and color, 14 minutes. Free loan, but postage must be paid both ways. This film acquaints students and the public at large with the opportunities that exist in podiatry-chiropody as a career. A 30-60-day advance booking notice is required. The Winged Foot. FILM. Washington 10 (3301 16th Street NW.): American Podiatry Association, 1960. 16 mm., sound and color, 131⁄2 minutes. Free loan, but postage must be paid both ways. Graphically designed to tell what and who the doctor of podiatry (chiropody) is, this film shows how, as a member of a health team, he is the specialist-the foot doctor-who serves millions of persons in the Nation suffering from foot troubles. A 30-60-day advance booking is necessary. Psychiatry and Psychology Psychiatry as a Career. Washington 9 (1700 18th Street NW.): The American Psychiatric Association, 1957. 8 pp. Free. Detailed qualifications of a good psychiatrist are outlined and the many areas and subspecialties within psychiatry are described in this article. The various types of psychiatric practice, such as State hospitals, community clinics, teaching and research, and private practice are all discussed. Psychologists in Action. New York 16 (22 East 38th Street): Public Affairs Pamphlets, 1959. 30 pp. 25¢. The actual work of a psychologist on the social scene, in the school, in the laboratory and other such fields is emphasized in this pamphlet. Veterinary Medicine Career Service Opportunities With the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Washington 25: Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, 1959. 63 pp. 55¢. (Agricultural Handbook No. 45.) Intended for the use of guidance counselors and students, this publication describes many specialized jobs, and tells about working conditions, employment opportunities, salaries, and special benefits that apply to employees of the Department. Veterinary medicine is included as one of these specialized professions. Veterinarian. Largo, Fla.: Careers, 1958. 8 pp. 25¢. What is involved in a career in veterinary medicine is described in this vocational and professional monograph along with the history of the profession, working conditions, training requirements, training opportunities, personal qualifications, advantages and disadvantages, employment prospects, hours, earnings, where employed, and related careers. Veterinary Medicine as a Career. Chicago 5 (600 South Michigan Avenue): American Veterinary Medical Association, 1960. 18 pp. Free. Discussed in this attractive pamphlet are the history of veterinary medicine, veterinary education today, veterinary medicine at work, horizons in veterinary medicine, the financial side of this field, personal and physical qualifications, and steps toward a career in veterinary medicine. Colleges of veterinary medicine in the United States and Canada are listed. X-Ray Technology Career as a Medical X-Ray Technician. Washington 6 (1640 Rhode Island Avenue): B'nai B'rith Vocational Service, 1957. 11 pp. 35¢. (Order No. 458.) In addition to detailed descriptions of the work of a medical x-ray technician, this booklet gives specific information on other phases of the field, such as the personal qualifications, preparation, job opportunities, earnings, working conditions, and advantages and disadvantages. Careers in X-Ray Technology. Fond du Lac, Wis. (16 14th Street): The American Society of X-Ray Technicians, 1958. 6 pp. Free. Contained in this career filler is information about the opportunities in x-ray technology, duties of the x-ray technologist, qualifications for admission into the field, types of employment in institutions, industry, government, public health, technology education, and other similar information. Medical X-Ray Technicians. Largo, Fla. Careers, 1959. 7 pp. 25¢. One in a series of career briefs, this monograph gives a definition of the x-ray technician, the history of the profession, duties, working conditions, training requirements and opportunities, personal qualifications, outlook, advantages, disadvantages, hours, earnings, advancement prospects, where work is done, related careers, and information about how to enter the profession. Your Career in X-Ray. Fond du Lac, Wis. (16 14th Street): The American Society of X-Ray Technicians. 6 pp. Free. Briefly presented in this folder is information dealing with the jobs of the x-ray technician, outlook of a career in this field, salaries, and training required. Other Fields Career as a Medical Social Worker. Washington 6 (1640 Rhode Island Avenue): B'nai B'rith Vocational Service, 1955. 5 pp. 35¢. (Order No. 553.) The importance of the medical social worker in the field of medicine is emphasized in this booklet, which also gives specific information about outlook, development of the field, nature of the work, educational preparation, getting started in the profession, advancement, and advantages of such a profession. Should You Be a Hospital Administrator? New York 10 (51 Madison Avenue): New York Life Insurance Co., 1960. 11 pp. Free. The abilities needed for hospital administration, special demands, wide range of duties, educational requirements, rewards of the career, earnings, and opportunities are described in this professional career booklet. General Careers in Medicine. Washington 6 (1640 Rhode Island Avenue NW.): B'nai B'rith Vocational Service, 1957. 19 pp. 354. (Order No. 401.) Included as one in a series, this occupational brief contains detailed and accurate information on outlook, duties, preparation and entry, qualifications, earnings and advancement, physical requirements, working conditions, advantages and disadvantages, and sources of further information. Careers That Count. Chicago 11 (840 North Lake Shore Drive): American Hospital Association, 1960. 3 pp. Free. Although no specific vocational information is given in this folder, helpful to students interested in health careers would be the listing of over 200 job classifications within the medical field. A Guide to Vocations in the Medical and Related Areas. Santa Monica, Calif. (907 14th Street): Ralya and Ralya, 1955. 35 pp. $1. Perhaps of special help and interest to guidance counselors, this publication was prepared to serve the needs of all young people who are considering education and training for occupations in the medical and related areas. It is characterized by (1) brief discussions of careers in the many areas of the medical field, and (2) references to carefully selected publications which contain additional information. Health Careers Guidebook. New York 19 (1790 Broadway): National Health Council, 1955. 156 pp. Free to secondary schools and junior colleges. Prepared for teachers, counselors, and students, this book presents a preview of health careers, describes the teamwork aspects of the work performed in this field, suggests some pointers on post-high-school planning, illus trates by way of a health careers calendar the length of time required for training for miscellaneous health occupations, and includes a section of health career briefings which highlights 156 such careers in the health field. Health Education as a Career. New York 19 (1790 Broadway): American Public Health Association, 1955. 7 pp. Free. In this folder are discussed in very general terms the health education field, what health educators do, criteria for entrance into the field, where health educators work, and salaries and employment benefits. Health Education as Your Career. Washington (1201 16th Street NW.) : American Association for Health, Physical Education, and Recreation. Free. 8 pp. What the field of health education encompasses, the opportunities and where one would work, what a health educator might do, the salary he could expect to receive, advantages of the profession, and an included aptitute test are given in this career flier. New Careers in the Health Sciences. New York (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 the sciences. These advances are opening up new opportunities in physics, chemistry, mathematics, and engineering, as well as in biology and medicine itself. Partners for Health. New York (1790 Broadway): National Health Council, 1955. 40 pp. Free to secondary schools and junior colleges. Lacking only the section on health career briefings, this booklet consists of the first forty pages of the Health Careers Guidebook, published also National Health Council. Actuary by the MATHEMATICS Personnel Actuary. Peapack, N.J.: Service, Inc., 1958. 6 pp. 25¢. (Occupational Abstract No. 210.) The nature of the work of an actuary, future prospects, qualifications, preparation, entrance and advancement, earnings, number and distribution, related occupations, advantages and disadvantages, and women in the field are discussed in this occupational abstract. A Career With a Future-Actuary. New York 10 (1 Madison Avenue): Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. 2 pp. Free. Information on what an actuary is, and what he does is given as an introduction to this brief career publication. The advantages of an actuarial career, the qualifications required, and information on how to enter the field is further presented. Mathematics in Action-An Actuarial Career. Newark, N.J.: Educational Relations Department, The Prudential Insurance Company of America. 10 pp. Free. What an actuarial career entails, the opportunities made available, background for success, the rewards of the profession, and how one becomes an actuary are presented in this booklet. Statistics Career Service Opportunities With the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Washington 25: Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, 1959. 63 pp. 55¢. (Agricultural Handbook No. 45.) Intended for the use of counselors and students, this publication describes several specialized jobs in the field of statistics, and tells about working conditions, employment opportunities, salaries and special benefits that apply to employees of the Department of Agriculture. Those specialized fields included are the statistician and actuary. Statistics as a Career. Washington 6 (1757 K Street NW.): American Statistical Association, 1952. 5 pp. Free. The objective of this article is to give a concise statement of the field of statistics and the career opportunities made available to interested students. Where statistics is applied, what statisticians do, the qualifications required, and the rewards, financial and otherwise, are discussed. General Are You Interested in Mathematics as a Career? Buffalo 14: University of Buffalo, Mathematical Association of America, 1958. 4 pp. Free. How an interested student can earn a living in mathematics as a teacher, statistician, actuary, engineer, or EDP programer is discussed in this pamphlet. |