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Occupational Outlook Handbook

Occupational Outlook Handbook. A database of career information offered through our government’s Bureau of Labor Statistics. So, what is a database?. noun → a large amount of information stored in a computer in an organized way that allows individual pieces of information to be found quickly.

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Occupational Outlook Handbook

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  1. Occupational Outlook Handbook A database of career information offered through our government’s Bureau of Labor Statistics

  2. So, what is a database? noun → a large amount of information stored in a computer in an organized way that allows individual pieces of information to be found quickly If you use the right database it takes the work out of finding information!

  3. Here is our Online Card Catalog – it is a database that contains information about the materials that we offer. http://libapp.nashua.edu It also shares links to databases that we subscribe to such as Discovering (which contains reference books), EBSCO (which is a database service that contains several databases) , and SIRS (which is designed to help students learning about controversial issues.)

  4. Exactly what is Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH)? OOH is: From the Bureau of Labor Statistics Can be accessed by going to this URL: http://www.bls.gov/oco/ Also offered in print Updated every two years Offers the following information on various jobs: Nature of the work Training, Qualification, Possibilities for Advancement Employment info (Where would you work? How many jobs?) Job outlook and Projections Earnings Related Occupations

  5. How do you search? You can:Type a search string Browse the alphabetical index Browse through larger categories http://www.bls.gov/oco

  6. Here is a hit. You can use the hyperlinks to go quickly to specific information or browse. Italics and bold faced type are there to make information easier to find. You can even grab the citation from the bottom of the page…

  7. Not sure of what you want to do? Check this out. It is a page designed for students. Click on a broad category and it will give you ideas… www.bls.gov/k12/index.htm

  8. Any Questions????

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