How To Thrive As A Solo Librarian
by Carol Smallwood /
2011 / English / PDF
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How to Thrive as a Solo Librarian
How to Thrive as a Solo Librarian is a compilation of
chapters by librarians offering advice to colleagues who must work
alone or with very limited help. The contributors come from schools
and colleges, special and corporate archives, public libraries, and
seasoned LIS faculty across the United States and abroad who are
familiar with the vigor, dedication, and creativity necessary for
solo librarians.
is a compilation of
chapters by librarians offering advice to colleagues who must work
alone or with very limited help. The contributors come from schools
and colleges, special and corporate archives, public libraries, and
seasoned LIS faculty across the United States and abroad who are
familiar with the vigor, dedication, and creativity necessary for
solo librarians.
As noted in the Foreword, "In many ways, solo librarianship demands
more communication and collaboration than librarians might
experience in larger multi-employee libraries." Despite the fact
that most of the authors are currently working alone in their
library or archives, they do not work in a vacuum. These chapters
aim to help librarians thrive in the demanding environment that
exists for the solo librarian. Topics covered include time
management, community involvement, public relations and marketing,
professional development, internet-based ideas, administrative
tasks, assessing and moving collections, and general overviews.
As noted in the Foreword, "In many ways, solo librarianship demands
more communication and collaboration than librarians might
experience in larger multi-employee libraries." Despite the fact
that most of the authors are currently working alone in their
library or archives, they do not work in a vacuum. These chapters
aim to help librarians thrive in the demanding environment that
exists for the solo librarian. Topics covered include time
management, community involvement, public relations and marketing,
professional development, internet-based ideas, administrative
tasks, assessing and moving collections, and general overviews.How to Thrive as a Solo Librarian
How to Thrive as a Solo Librarian will be useful for all
professionals and students in the field of librarianship.
will be useful for all
professionals and students in the field of librarianship.