The Role of the Academic Librarian
| Author/creator | Langley, Anne Author |
| Other author | Gray, Edward G. Author |
| Other author | Vaughan, K. T. L. Author |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | Chandos Publishing [Imprint] Sawston : Woodhead Publishing Limited Saint Louis : Elsevier Science & Technology Books [Distributor] |
| Description | 176 p. ill 09.500 x 06.440 in. |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from eBook - Social Sciences pre-2007 |
| Subjects |
| Series | Chandos Information Professional Ser. |
| Summary | Annotation This book covers the practical side of being an academic librarian - a role that has undergone a large degree of change in recent years. It outlines and describes the skills necessary to succeed in these large, and often complex, organisations. The book includes tools and techniques for an academic librarian for managing time, meetings, projects, publishing and research, communications (paper and electronic), the basics of supervision, and how to work in a large organisation. The impact of the growth of electronic formats on the role of the academic librarian are discussed in detail. Explains how, in practical terms, to stay organised, communicate successfully, network and navigate through an often politicised environment Applies business practices to the field of librarianship Shows how to use organisational behaviour techniques to manage yourself and your work |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| ISBN | 9781843340584 |
| ISBN | 1843340585 (Trade Cloth) Active Record |
| Standard identifier# | 9781843340584 |
| Stock number | 00051468 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |