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The New OPL Sourcebook

Author : Judith A. Siess
Publisher : Information Today, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 9781573872416
Total Pages : 460 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (724 download)

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Download or read book The New OPL Sourcebook written by Judith A. Siess and published by Information Today, Inc.. This book was released on 2006 with total page 460 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This updated and expanded edition of the essential guide for small and one-person libraries (OPLs) covers virtually every key management topic of interest to OPLs. In addition to offering a wealth of practical tips, strategies, and case studies, author Judith Siess takes an international perspective that reflects the growing number of OPL's worldwide. The book's in-depth directory section lists important organizations, publications, vendors and suppliers, discussion lists, and Web sites.

The OPL Sourcebook

Author : Judith A. Siess
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781573871112
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (711 download)

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Download or read book The OPL Sourcebook written by Judith A. Siess and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Judith A. Siess, author of The Solo Librarian's Sourcebook (1997) and editor of the monthly newsletter The One-Person Library, has created the definitive handbook and directory for small and one-person libraries (OPLs). The book includes useful tips, case studies, and strategies to help OPLs survive and thrive in a digitized (and downsized) future. The OPL Sourcebook also includes a comprehensive directory to important organizations, publications, vendors and suppliers, discussion lists, and Web sites.

Thinking Outside the Book

Author : Carol Smallwood
Publisher : McFarland
ISBN 13 : 0786435755
Total Pages : 287 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (864 download)

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Download or read book Thinking Outside the Book written by Carol Smallwood and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2008-05-30 with total page 287 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Professionals in all areas of librarianship will find inspiration in the essays collected here--each of them innovative tips for increasing circulation, enhancing collections, and improving flexibility. With extensive experience in the nation's top libraries and media centers, the 73 contributors describe what really works based on their real-world experiences. Organized by subject, the essays offer succinct and practical guidelines for dozens of tasks. Topics include preparing and delivering distinctive presentations; forming a successful grant proposal; hosting a traveling multimedia exhibition; organizing effective community partnerships; writing blogs; hosting authors; creating cybertorials; preserving local culture--and many others.

The Best of OPL

Author : Andrew Berner
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780783786742
Total Pages : 154 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (867 download)

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Download or read book The Best of OPL written by Andrew Berner and published by . This book was released on 1990-01-01 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

What's the Alternative?

Author : Rachel Singer Gordon
Publisher : Information Today, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 9781573873338
Total Pages : 292 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (733 download)

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Download or read book What's the Alternative? written by Rachel Singer Gordon and published by Information Today, Inc.. This book was released on 2008 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the global information economy grows, librarians who are able to retool and transfer their skills are finding themselves increasingly in demand. Here, Rachel Singer Gordon explains the dynamics of the shifting market for information-based work, reveals a range of nontraditional employment opportunities for librarians, and encourages info pros to utilize their skills in new and exciting ways. Mixing practical advice with real-life stories of librarians working in various fields, Gordon provides a wealth of useful ideas and resources for info pros rethinking their career paths. Whether youre a recent library school grad facing a tight job market, a working librarian seeking improved work/life balance, or an info pro with an entrepreneurial streak, Whats the Alternative? will help you explore your options and maximize your career potential.

Encyclopedia of Library and Information Sciences

Author : John D. McDonald
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1000031543
Total Pages : 5538 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Encyclopedia of Library and Information Sciences written by John D. McDonald and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2017-03-15 with total page 5538 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Encyclopedia of Library and Information Sciences, comprising of seven volumes, now in its fourth edition, compiles the contributions of major researchers and practitioners and explores the cultural institutions of more than 30 countries. This major reference presents over 550 entries extensively reviewed for accuracy in seven print volumes or online. The new fourth edition, which includes 55 new entires and 60 revised entries, continues to reflect the growing convergence among the disciplines that influence information and the cultural record, with coverage of the latest topics as well as classic articles of historical and theoretical importance.

A Day in the Life

Author : Priscilla K. Shontz
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 0313094764
Total Pages : 467 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (13 download)

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Download or read book A Day in the Life written by Priscilla K. Shontz and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2007-04-30 with total page 467 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The editors of liscareer.com have assembled 95 authors, each of whom describes a typical workday or work routine, sharing joys, sorrows, and annoyances in refreshingly candid fashion. In the process, they offer those interested in finding a similar job exposure to useful skills and advice across a wide variety of traditional and nontraditional jobs. In addition to public, academic, school, and special libraries, consortia, associations, LIS programs, vendors, publishing, consulting, and other non-library fields are also covered. Many people, not just those new to the field of Library and Information Science, are curious about their career options. The editors of LIScareer.com have assembled 95 authors, each of whom describes a typical workday or work routine, sharing joys, sorrows, and annoyances in refreshingly candid fashion. In the process, they offer those interested in finding a similar job exposure to useful skills and advice across a wide variety of traditional and nontraditional jobs. In addition to public, academic, school, and special libraries, consortia, associations, LIS programs, vendors, publishing, consulting, and other non-library fields are also covered. This is a perfect guide for library and information science students, prospective information professionals, new librarians-or anyone considering a career change.

The Best of OPL

Author : Andrew Berner
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 168 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book The Best of OPL written by Andrew Berner and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Librarian's Internet Survival Guide

Author : Irene E. McDermott
Publisher : Information Today, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 9781573872355
Total Pages : 332 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (723 download)

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Book Synopsis The Librarian's Internet Survival Guide by : Irene E. McDermott

Download or read book The Librarian's Internet Survival Guide written by Irene E. McDermott and published by Information Today, Inc.. This book was released on 2006 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this updated and expanded second edition of her popular guidebook, Searcher columnist Irene McDermott once again exhorts her fellow reference librarians to don their pith helmets and follow her fearlessly into the Web jungle. She presents new and improved troubleshooting tips and advice, Web resources for answering reference questions, and strategies for managing information and keeping current. In addition to helping librarians make the most of Web tools and resources, the book offers practical advice on privacy and child safety, assisting patrons with special needs, Internet training, building library Web pages, and much more

Dear Opl

Author : Shelley Sackier
Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1492608602
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (926 download)

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Download or read book Dear Opl written by Shelley Sackier and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2015-08-04 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There are three things Opl never expected to do during the eighth grade. 1. Start a vendetta against celebrity chef Alfie Adam, the "Nude Food Dude" 2. Take yoga classes with her grandpa 3 .Become a famous blogger But after a year of shrinking down her personality to compensate for the fact that her body's getting bigger, Opl thinks it's about time to start speaking up again. What she doesn't expect is that everyone actually starts to listen...

Blogging and RSS

Author : Michael P. Sauers
Publisher : Information Today, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1573872687
Total Pages : 290 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (738 download)

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Download or read book Blogging and RSS written by Michael P. Sauers and published by Information Today, Inc.. This book was released on 2006 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this helpful book, author, Internet trainer, and blogger Michael P. Sauers, MLS, shows how blogging and RSS technology can be easily and effectively used in the context of a library community. Sauers covers everything librarians need to know, beginning with an introduction to the blogging phenomenon and a review of the library "blogosphere." He recommends his favorite blogs, shares the opinions and advice of top librarian bloggers, and offers step-by-step instructions for creating, publishing, and syndicating a blog using free Web-based services, software, RSS feeds, and aggregators. A recommended reading list, examples of feed code, and a glossary round out the book. Book jacket.

Out Front with Stephen Abram

Author : Stephen Abram
Publisher : American Library Association
ISBN 13 : 9780838909324
Total Pages : 220 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (93 download)

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Download or read book Out Front with Stephen Abram written by Stephen Abram and published by American Library Association. This book was released on 2007-01-15 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stephen Abram has the knack for seeing and expressing the obvious long before most people become aware of the issue. With bibliography of Abram's works and recommended reading list, this volume gives perspective on the future of the library profession, challenges preconceptions, and helps librarians stay ahead of the learning curve.

Public Law Librarianship: Objectives, Challenges, and Solutions

Author : Selwyn, Laurie
Publisher : IGI Global
ISBN 13 : 1466621850
Total Pages : 343 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (666 download)

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Download or read book Public Law Librarianship: Objectives, Challenges, and Solutions written by Selwyn, Laurie and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2012-10-31 with total page 343 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While there are common misconceptions regarding the definition of a public law library, it can be defined as a government mandated library which provides the public with access to legal resources. Largely, public law libraries are instituted by state or federal law. Public Law Librarianship: Objectives, Challenges, and Solutions aims to introduce firsthand knowledge on the funding, organizational structures, and governance related to the public law library. This book includes comprehensive research for current and future public law librarians to provide administrative guidance and professional sources essential for running a public law library.

The Thriving Library

Author : Marylaine Block
Publisher : Information Today, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1573872776
Total Pages : 354 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (738 download)

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Download or read book The Thriving Library written by Marylaine Block and published by Information Today, Inc.. This book was released on 2007 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here is a highly readable guide to strategies and projects that have helped over 100 public libraries gain community support and funding during challenging times. Marylaine Block integrates survey responses from innovative library directors with her research, analysis, and extended interviews to showcase hundreds of winning programs and services. The strategies explored include: Youth Services; The Library as Place; Partnerships; Marketing; Stressing the Economic Value; Library 2.0; Outreach; and Helping the Community Achieve Its Aspirations. Projects are described in practitioners own words, with additional examples drawn from libraries long-range plans, annual reports, programs, and Web sites, as well as from news stories and library literature. The result is a rich source of ideas and inspiration for those who want their libraries to thrive, not merely survive. Supported by the author's Web page.

The Accidental Librarian

Author : Pamela H. MacKellar
Publisher : Information Today, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 9781573873383
Total Pages : 436 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (733 download)

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Download or read book The Accidental Librarian written by Pamela H. MacKellar and published by Information Today, Inc.. This book was released on 2008 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An American librarian who has worked in a wide range of situations over the past quarter century, MacKellar offers a guide for people who find themselves working as a librarian but have had no training in the field. Among her topics are what libraries and librarians are, developing a collection, retrieving and disseminating information, management essentials, removing barriers, public access computers, and librarian certification.

How to Thrive as a Solo Librarian

Author : Carol Smallwood
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
ISBN 13 : 0810882132
Total Pages : 315 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (18 download)

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Download or read book How to Thrive as a Solo Librarian written by Carol Smallwood and published by Scarecrow Press. This book was released on 2012 with total page 315 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Collection of footage featuring top skiers traversing extreme terrain at high speeds. Hosted by Johnny Mosely, the programme includes action from mountains in Japan, Norway and Austria and features athletes such as Colby West, Jess McMillan, David Wise and Olympic medallist Ted Ligety.

The Small Library Manager's Handbook

Author : Alice Graves
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1442230142
Total Pages : 312 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (422 download)

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Download or read book The Small Library Manager's Handbook written by Alice Graves and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2014-10-16 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Small Library Manager’s Handbook is for librarians working in all types of small libraries. It covers the everyday nuts-and-bolts operations that all librarians must perform. This handbook, written by experts who are small librarians themselves, will help all small librarians to do multiple jobs at the same time.