Lugging stacks of well-thumbed books around may appeal to the purists, but let’s face it, far-flung exploration has more allure.

What’s it they say? Never judge a book by its cover. Pull back the sleeve on the libraries and information careers sectors, which incidentally embraces archives, records management and much more besides, to discover a world that can really take you places.
These sectors are a magnet for people wanting exploration and adventures. Whether it’s zipping around the community or researching and networking in the far corners of the globe, meet some career savvy people who snaffled these jobs.

Get the inside track on their lifestyle, training, apprenticeships and the qualifications soaked up en route.