Pre- and Post-Retirement Tips for Librarians

edited by Carol Smallwood ISBN-13: 9780838911204 256 pages 
 6 x 9 
 2011

Retirement holds many questions for librarians. Smallwood’s volume offers insight, inspiration, and tips for those already retired as well as those thinking about retiring. A raft of veteran librarians, financial advisors, and other experts address

• Planning for retirement, and how to leave things in good shape for those continuing your work
• The pros and cons of taking early retirement, including financial considerations
• How to stay connected to the profession after leaving the job by engaging in part-time work and through professional related activities
• Second careers, community volunteering, travel, staying healthy, budgeting, and other post-retirement activities and concerns

This book helps librarians navigate a smooth passage into retirement.