Whole Library Handbook 5: Current Data, Professional Advice, and Curiosa about Libraries and Library Services

By George M. Eberhart, American Library Association, George M. Eberhardt

Book Overview

The Whole Library Handbook, now in its fifth edition, is an encyclopedia 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. Organized in easy-to-find categories, this unique compendium covers all areas of librarianship from academic libraries to teen services, from cataloging 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 cataloging rules - Famous librarians' favorite books Covering a huge spectrum of librariana, this one-of-a-kind volume is both educational and entertaining. Praise for the previous edition: "Timely, humorous, and informative. Everyone who plans to enter this profession would do well to own a copy." -Public Libraries

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0838910904
• ISBN13: 9780838910900
• Release Date: May 2013
• Publisher: ALA Editions
• Length: 536 Pages
• Weight: 1.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Strongly recommended reading, especially for academic, corporate, and community librarians and libra

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