Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 108
Book Description
The Freedom to Read
Author: American Library AssociationPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Libraries
Languages : en
Pages : 16
Book Description
Library Security
Author: Steve AlbrechtPublisher: American Library Association
ISBN: 083891330X
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 231
Book Description
Library work is really all about people. And the inclusive, welcoming nature of the library means that all kinds of people pass through its doors. Not all difficult patrons are dangerous, but some frighten staff and other library users, which can lead to situations that are distracting, troubling, and fraught with liability. For more than a decade, Albrecht, a 15-year police veteran, has presented workshops for libraries on dealing with challenging patrons. His no-nonsense advice will empower library staff in their personal security and give them the tools to confidently communicate with their colleagues, patrons, and members of law enforcement regarding inappropriate behavior. In this book he addresses security issues important to all libraries, including Specific guidance for common situations, such as unruly teens, unwanted sexual advances, chronically homeless substance abusers, and moreThe elements of an effective Code of Conduct and how to enforce itTips on how to manage internet usage to minimize potential problemsHow to align with patrons and use language that defuses the conflictForming partnerships with service organizations, homeless shelters, mental health advocacy groups, and other community resourcesHow to know when it’s time to call the police, plus ideas for increasing law enforcement supportWays to make the library more secure through changes to facilitiesThrough the methods outlined in this book, Albrecht demonstrates that effective communication not only makes library users feel more comfortable but also increases staff morale, ensuring the library is place where everyone feels welcome.
Library Marketing and Communications
Author: Cordelia AndersonPublisher: American Library Association
ISBN: 0838947999
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 25
Book Description
Effectively marketing libraries by persuasively communicating their relevance is key to ensuring their future. Speaking directly to those in senior leadership positions, Anderson lays out the structural and organizational changes needed to help libraries answer the relevance question and maximize their marketing and communications efforts. Focusing on big-picture strategies, she shares lessons learned from her 20+ year career in library marketing and communications. No matter what type or size of library you help to lead, by reading this book you will - gain insight into why libraries need to tell their stories more effectively than they are today; - be able to craft a strategic roadmap for marketing your library and communicating its value in a variety of ways that resonate with key audiences; - see why improvements to the structure of your marketing and communications team can lead to better results; - learn practical methods for incorporating audience research into your planning; - know how to remove customer barriers and discontinue practices that are thwarting your marketing efforts; - receive guidance on preparing for potential crises; - understand how to be more community-focused by forming and sustaining partnerships; and - feel confident in engaging with stakeholders so that they become your library's best ambassadors. This book will shake up your marketing and communications approach, helping you implement real changes for lasting results.
Readers' Advisory Service in the Public Library
Author: Joyce G. SaricksPublisher: American Library Association
ISBN: 9780838908976
Category : Fiction in libraries
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
Directory of ERIC Information Service Providers
Author: Composing Research, Communicating Results
Author: Kurt LindemannPublisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1118940911
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 198
Book Description
Composing Research, Communicating Results: Writing the Communication Research Paper provides communication students with the knowledge and necessary tools to compose a variety of course-required papers that are scholarly, accessible, and well-written. The first work of its kind to take students from brainstorming to outlining to sentence and paragraph construction to paper presentation, drawing on student-written examples Easy-to-understand explanations of passive voice, point of view, commonly accepted citation styles, and more, with current and relatable student-written examples Covers common writing assignments in communication and related courses, including the literature review, application paper, and empirical research paper Four pedagogical features enhance comprehension and support learning: “Write Away” quick exercises, integratable “Building Blocks” assignments, “Engaging Ethics” tips, and “Student Spotlight” examples
Library of Congress Subject Headings
Author: Library of CongressPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Subject headings, Library of Congress
Languages : en
Pages : 1590
Book Description
Reader's Index and Guide
Author: Notes and Queries: A Medium of Inter-Communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, Etc
Author: The Professional Librarian's Reader in Library Automation and Technology
Author: Publisher: White Plains, N.Y. : Knowledge Industry Publications
ISBN:
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 220
Book Description