The whole library handbook 5 : current data, professional advice, and curiosa about libraries and library services

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Information & Library Science Library — Reference

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Z665.2.U6 W493 2013
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Available

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Summary

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 workersBookmobile guidelines100 great libraries of the worldJob search and recruitment techniques, and advice on how to deal with tough economic timesTips on writing articles and book reviewsFun with cataloging rulesFamous librarians' favorite booksCovering a huge spectrum of librariana, this one-of-a-kind volume is both educational and entertaining.

Contents

  • Preface p. v
  • 1 Libraries
  • Basic Information p. 2
  • Academic Libraries p. 12
  • Public Libraries p. 22
  • School Libraries p. 27
  • Special Libraries p. 32
  • National Libraries p. 36
  • State Libraries p. 40
  • Mobile Libraries p. 42
  • Facilities p. 48
  • Digital Libraries p. 57
  • 2 People
  • Recruitment p. 62
  • Job Search p. 65
  • Librarians p. 70
  • Managers p. 81
  • Consultants p. 92
  • Trustees p. 95
  • Friends p. 99
  • Support Staff p. 105
  • Volunteers p. 109
  • 3 The Profession
  • Events p. 122
  • Grants and Awards p. 140
  • Library Education p. 176
  • Writing p. 188
  • 4 Materials
  • Books p. 198
  • Government Information p. 205
  • Special Collections p. 211
  • Children's Materials p. 218
  • Young Adult Materials p. 232
  • Games p. 237
  • 5 Operations
  • Bibliography p. 246
  • Acquisitions p. 248
  • Scholarly Communication p. 254
  • Cataloging p. 257
  • Classification p. 265
  • Reference p. 284
  • Usage p. 297
  • Interlibrary Loan p. 307
  • Preservation and Disasters p. 313
  • Security p. 332
  • Budgeting p. 334
  • 6 Users
  • User Experience p. 344
  • Job Seekers p. 348
  • Ethnic Groups p. 352
  • Users with Disabilities p. 358
  • Older Adults p. 363
  • Young Adults p. 368
  • Incarcerated Persons p. 375
  • Poor Persons p. 380
  • 7 Advocacy
  • Marketing p. 384
  • Advocacy p. 391
  • 8 Technology
  • Low Technology p. 404
  • Internet Services p. 406
  • Ebooks p. 408
  • Digital Resources p. 418
  • Social Media p. 424
  • Other p. 428
  • 9 Issues
  • Core Values p. 438
  • Copyright p. 439
  • Intellectual Freedom p. 449
  • Privacy p. 457
  • Patron Behavior p. 461
  • Ethics p. 466
  • Information Literacy p. 467
  • 10 Librariana
  • Words p. 474
  • Books p. 477
  • Media p. 486
  • Collections p. 510
  • Image p. 515
  • Whimsy p. 520
  • Index p. 523

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