The New Academic Librarian: Essays on Changing Roles and Responsibilities

by Katy Kelly, Jill Wurm, Rebeca Peacock

Book Overview

The new essays on today's academic librarians examine above all their functions and responsibilities--since these have greatly changed just in recent years, especially in matters of technology. These librarians/essayists step away from yesterday's stereotypes and explain at length their new roles. From digital resources and special collections, to web development and new outreach initiatives, the topics covered by the essays in this book will reassure...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0786471530
• ISBN13: 9780786471539
• Release Date: January 2014
• Publisher: McFarland & Company
• Length: 212 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.9" x 9.8"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher