Author: Laura Bowering Mullen
Publisher: Elsevier
ISBN: 1780630220
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 255
Book Description
This book is aimed at the practicing academic librarian, especially those working on the 'front lines' of reference, instruction, collection development, and other capacities that involve dealing directly with library patrons in a time of changing scholarly communication paradigms. The book looks at open access from the perspective of a practicing academic librarian and challenges fellow librarians to continue the dialogue about how the movement might be affecting day-to-day library work and the future of academic libraries. - Written by a practicing academic librarian with many years experience in reference, as well as in collection development and faculty liaison roles - Written with the "front-line academic librarian in mind from a practical point of view - Contains numerous references to refer the reader to many open access resources; includes extensive footnotes for further reading
So You Want To Be a Librarian
Author: Lauren Pressley
Publisher: Library Juice Press, LLC
ISBN: 1936117290
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
"Provides information about librarianship as a career, including types of libraries, types of jobs within libraries, professional issues, and educational requirements"--Provided by publisher.
Publisher: Library Juice Press, LLC
ISBN: 1936117290
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
"Provides information about librarianship as a career, including types of libraries, types of jobs within libraries, professional issues, and educational requirements"--Provided by publisher.
Rethinking Information Work
Author: G. Kim Dority
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN:
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 310
Book Description
A state-of-the-art guide to the world of library and information science that gives readers valuable insights into the field and practical tools to succeed in it. As the field of information science continues to evolve, professional-level opportunities in traditional librarianship—especially in school and public libraries—have stalled and contracted, while at the same time information-related opportunities in non-library settings continue to expand. These two coinciding trends are opening up many new job opportunities for LIS professionals, but the challenge lies in helping them (and LIS students) understand how to align their skills and mindsets with these new opportunities.The new edition of G. Kim Dority's Rethinking Information Work: A Career Guide for Librarians and Other Information Professionals gives readers helpful information on self-development, including learning to thrive on change, using key career skills like professional networking and brand-building, and how to make wise professional choices. Taking readers through a planning process that starts with self-examination and ends in creating an actionable career path, the book presents an expansive approach that considers all LIS career possibilities and introduces readers to new opportunities. This guide is appropriate for those embarking on careers in library and information science as well as those looking to make a change, providing career design strategies that can be used to build a lifetime of career opportunity.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN:
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 310
Book Description
A state-of-the-art guide to the world of library and information science that gives readers valuable insights into the field and practical tools to succeed in it. As the field of information science continues to evolve, professional-level opportunities in traditional librarianship—especially in school and public libraries—have stalled and contracted, while at the same time information-related opportunities in non-library settings continue to expand. These two coinciding trends are opening up many new job opportunities for LIS professionals, but the challenge lies in helping them (and LIS students) understand how to align their skills and mindsets with these new opportunities.The new edition of G. Kim Dority's Rethinking Information Work: A Career Guide for Librarians and Other Information Professionals gives readers helpful information on self-development, including learning to thrive on change, using key career skills like professional networking and brand-building, and how to make wise professional choices. Taking readers through a planning process that starts with self-examination and ends in creating an actionable career path, the book presents an expansive approach that considers all LIS career possibilities and introduces readers to new opportunities. This guide is appropriate for those embarking on careers in library and information science as well as those looking to make a change, providing career design strategies that can be used to build a lifetime of career opportunity.
Working in the Virtual Stacks
Author: Laura Townsend Kane
Publisher: American Library Association
ISBN: 0838993273
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 186
Book Description
Written in a warm and personal style, Working in the Virtual Stacks presents an exciting future for librarians, already upon us today!
Publisher: American Library Association
ISBN: 0838993273
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 186
Book Description
Written in a warm and personal style, Working in the Virtual Stacks presents an exciting future for librarians, already upon us today!
The Librarian's Career Guidebook
Author: Priscilla K. Shontz
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
ISBN: 9780810850347
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 590
Book Description
Sage advice and career guidance is offered by sixty-four information professionals from diverse positions and workplaces. This practical guide addresses a wide variety of career issues. The advice is aimed at librarians in various stages of a career: prospective librarians, M.L.S. students, and entry-level librarians, as well as experienced information professionals. Covers: - Career options - Education - The job search - On-the-job experience - Professional development - Essential skills and strategies for enjoying your career
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
ISBN: 9780810850347
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 590
Book Description
Sage advice and career guidance is offered by sixty-four information professionals from diverse positions and workplaces. This practical guide addresses a wide variety of career issues. The advice is aimed at librarians in various stages of a career: prospective librarians, M.L.S. students, and entry-level librarians, as well as experienced information professionals. Covers: - Career options - Education - The job search - On-the-job experience - Professional development - Essential skills and strategies for enjoying your career
Open Access and its Practical Impact on the Work of Academic Librarians
Author: Laura Bowering Mullen
Publisher: Elsevier
ISBN: 1780630220
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 255
Book Description
This book is aimed at the practicing academic librarian, especially those working on the 'front lines' of reference, instruction, collection development, and other capacities that involve dealing directly with library patrons in a time of changing scholarly communication paradigms. The book looks at open access from the perspective of a practicing academic librarian and challenges fellow librarians to continue the dialogue about how the movement might be affecting day-to-day library work and the future of academic libraries. - Written by a practicing academic librarian with many years experience in reference, as well as in collection development and faculty liaison roles - Written with the "front-line academic librarian in mind from a practical point of view - Contains numerous references to refer the reader to many open access resources; includes extensive footnotes for further reading
Publisher: Elsevier
ISBN: 1780630220
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 255
Book Description
This book is aimed at the practicing academic librarian, especially those working on the 'front lines' of reference, instruction, collection development, and other capacities that involve dealing directly with library patrons in a time of changing scholarly communication paradigms. The book looks at open access from the perspective of a practicing academic librarian and challenges fellow librarians to continue the dialogue about how the movement might be affecting day-to-day library work and the future of academic libraries. - Written by a practicing academic librarian with many years experience in reference, as well as in collection development and faculty liaison roles - Written with the "front-line academic librarian in mind from a practical point of view - Contains numerous references to refer the reader to many open access resources; includes extensive footnotes for further reading
A STUDY OF VARIOUS FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH JOB SATISFACTION AMONG LIBRARIANS
Author: DR. PRAKASH BANSOD
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1329847105
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 180
Book Description
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1329847105
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 180
Book Description
The New Librarianship Field Guide
Author: R. David Lankes
Publisher: MIT Press
ISBN: 0262529084
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 239
Book Description
How librarians can be radical positive change agents in their communities, dedicated to learning and making a difference. This book offers a guide for librarians who see their profession as a chance to make a positive difference in their communities—librarians who recognize that it is no longer enough to stand behind a desk waiting to serve. R. David Lankes, author of The Atlas of New Librarianship, reminds librarians of their mission: to improve society by facilitating knowledge creation in their communities. In this book, he provides tools, arguments, resources, and ideas for fulfilling this mission. Librarians will be prepared to become radical positive change agents in their communities, and other readers will learn to understand libraries in a new way. The librarians of Ferguson, Missouri, famously became positive change agents in August 2014 when they opened library doors when schools were closed because of civil unrest after the shooting of an unarmed teen by police. Working with other local organizations, they provided children and their parents a space for learning, lunch, and peace. But other libraries serve other communities—students, faculty, scholars, law firms—in other ways. All libraries are about community, writes Lankes; that is just librarianship. In concise chapters, Lankes addresses the mission of libraries and explains what constitutes a library. He offers practical advice for librarian training; provides teaching notes for each chapter; and answers “Frequently Argued Questions” about the new librarianship.
Publisher: MIT Press
ISBN: 0262529084
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 239
Book Description
How librarians can be radical positive change agents in their communities, dedicated to learning and making a difference. This book offers a guide for librarians who see their profession as a chance to make a positive difference in their communities—librarians who recognize that it is no longer enough to stand behind a desk waiting to serve. R. David Lankes, author of The Atlas of New Librarianship, reminds librarians of their mission: to improve society by facilitating knowledge creation in their communities. In this book, he provides tools, arguments, resources, and ideas for fulfilling this mission. Librarians will be prepared to become radical positive change agents in their communities, and other readers will learn to understand libraries in a new way. The librarians of Ferguson, Missouri, famously became positive change agents in August 2014 when they opened library doors when schools were closed because of civil unrest after the shooting of an unarmed teen by police. Working with other local organizations, they provided children and their parents a space for learning, lunch, and peace. But other libraries serve other communities—students, faculty, scholars, law firms—in other ways. All libraries are about community, writes Lankes; that is just librarianship. In concise chapters, Lankes addresses the mission of libraries and explains what constitutes a library. He offers practical advice for librarian training; provides teaching notes for each chapter; and answers “Frequently Argued Questions” about the new librarianship.
Librarians
Author: Alice K. Flanagan
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 9780756511920
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
From doctors to police officers, these community workers provide services readers are sure to recognize. Detailed information about duties, tools, clothing, and safety provide a solid introduction to roles in the community.
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 9780756511920
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
From doctors to police officers, these community workers provide services readers are sure to recognize. Detailed information about duties, tools, clothing, and safety provide a solid introduction to roles in the community.
Librarians and Instructional Designers
Author: Joe Eshleman
Publisher: American Library Association
ISBN: 0838914780
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 217
Book Description
With a firm foundation on best practices drawn from a variety of institutions, this book maps out a partnership between academic librarians and instructional designers that will lead to improved outcomes.
Publisher: American Library Association
ISBN: 0838914780
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 217
Book Description
With a firm foundation on best practices drawn from a variety of institutions, this book maps out a partnership between academic librarians and instructional designers that will lead to improved outcomes.
Autoethnography for Librarians and Information Scientists
Author: Ina Fourie
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 100040031X
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 230
Book Description
This book shows that using only conventional methods, such as questionnaires and focus groups, is insufficient. Arguing that autoethnography can provide unique insights into users’ cultural experiences and needs, contributors to this volume introduce the reader to different types of autoethnography. It will empower librarians and information scientists to conceptualise topics for autoethnographic research, whilst also ensuring that they adhere to strict ethical guidelines. It demonstrates how to produce autoethnographic writing and stress the need to analyse autoethnographies produced by others.
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 100040031X
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 230
Book Description
This book shows that using only conventional methods, such as questionnaires and focus groups, is insufficient. Arguing that autoethnography can provide unique insights into users’ cultural experiences and needs, contributors to this volume introduce the reader to different types of autoethnography. It will empower librarians and information scientists to conceptualise topics for autoethnographic research, whilst also ensuring that they adhere to strict ethical guidelines. It demonstrates how to produce autoethnographic writing and stress the need to analyse autoethnographies produced by others.