The Whole Library Handbook: Current Data, Professional Advice and Curiosa

The Whole Library Handbook: Current Data, Professional Advice and Curiosa
Format
Paperback
Publisher
American Library Association
Country
United States
Published
1 May 2013
Pages
536
ISBN
9780838910900

The Whole Library Handbook: Current Data, Professional Advice and Curiosa

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The Whole Library Handbook, now in its fifth edition, is an encyclopaedia filled with facts, tips, lists, and resources essential for library professionals and information workers of all kinds, all carefully handpicked to reflect the most informative, practical, up-to-date, and entertaining examples of library literature. Organised in easy-to-find categories, this unique compendium covers all areas of librarianship from academic libraries to teen services, from cataloguing to copyright, and from gaming to social media. Selections include

Facts and figures on library workers

Bookmobile guidelines

100 great libraries of the world

Job search and recruitment techniques, and advice on how to deal with tough economic times

Tips on writing articles and book reviews

Fun with cataloguing rules

Famous librarians’ favourite books

Covering a huge spectrum of librariana, this one-of-a-kind volume is both educational and entertaining.

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