What They Don't Teach You in Library School

By Elisabeth Doucett

Book Overview

MLS programs do a good job of teaching the basic skills of being a librarian--how to catalog books, how to clarify a reference request, how to run a story hour. But as any working librarian will tell you, that't not the half of it. A long-time library administrator, Doucett gives new librarians a full dose of practical advice and wisdom that remains between the lines of most library curricula, while also teaching seasoned professionals a thing or two. With advice gleaned from years of hard-won experience, this book *Covers a variety of library topics that are truly relevant to the day-to-day job, such as management, administration, and marketing *Shows how librarians can use practical business and organizational skills to do a better job and further their careers *Presents information in a grab-and-go format that's ready to apply in the real world For MLS graduates just entering the job market, as well as individuals interested in switching gears through promotion or advancement, Doucett offers teh inside scoop on what a librarian really wants to know.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0838935923
• ISBN13: 9780838935927
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: ALA Editions
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.9" x 8.9"