This anthology compiles 28 essays that discuss how the Internet can be utilized to aid women in the workforce. Essays are organized according to five themes—'Fostering Change,' 'Running a Business,' 'Educational Applications,' 'Personal Aspects,' and 'Publishing and Writing'—and cover topics such as blogging, growing a business, teaching online classes, and working remotely. The narrative draws from the contributors’ personal experiences, presenting a unique aspect on how the Internet can provide women new and empowering opportunities. Most chapters also include helpful tips and recommendations to employ for the reader’s own personal success. Recommended for public and academic libraries.

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An excellent addition to the field.

Karla J. Strand, Gender & Women's Studies Librarian, University of Wisconsin

A great resource for women with an established business or just starting out.

Linda A. Wade, unit coordinator of digitization, Western Illinois University

Women, Work, and the Web gives practical advice and evokes a greater understanding of Internet culture.

Ada Fetters, college teacher and editor, The Commonline Journal, www.commonlinejournal.com

Gain insight and ideas from this book by women who teach, learn, publish, advocate, and thrive online.

Dorothea J. Coiffe, Media Librarian, A. Philip Randolph Memorial Library, New York City

...provides solid, varied, and practical information for any woman seeking to expand her Internet knowledge base.

Rebecca Marcum Parker, contributor, Library Services for Multicultural Patrons: Strategies to Encourage Library Use