Developing Library Staff Through Work Based Learning

Author : Barbara Allan
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
ISBN 13 : 9780810847484
Total Pages : 196 pages
Book Rating : 4.85/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Developing Library Staff Through Work-based Learning written by Barbara Allan and published by Scarecrow Press. This book was released on 2003 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In response to reductions in staff development budgets in many libraries, Allan (business, U. of Hill) offers a series of ideas to develop work-based learning in libraries for both individuals and groups. Moran (information and library science, U. of North Carolina-Chapel Hill) has revised the 1999 British original for North American readers. Annotation (c)2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com).

Author : Elizabeth Connor
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1135694702
Total Pages : 248 pages
Book Rating : 4.08/5 ( download)

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Download or read book An Introduction To Staff Development In Academic Libraries written by Elizabeth Connor and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2009-03 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An indispensible resource for librarians of all roles, the case studies in An Introduction to Staff Development in Academic Libraries demonstrate the necessity and value of integrating the library's mission statement and strategic plan with bold approaches to staff orientation, training, mentoring, and development.

Author : Richard E. Bopp
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 1598848178
Total Pages : 768 pages
Book Rating : 4.75/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Reference and Information Services written by Richard E. Bopp and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2011-05-23 with total page 768 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reflecting the dramatic changes shaped by rapidly developing technologies over the past six years, this new fourth edition of Reference and Information Services takes the introduction to reference sources and services significantly beyond the content of the first three editions. In Part I, Concepts and Processes, chapters have been revised and updated to reflect new ideas and methods in the provision of reference service in an era when many users have access to the Web. In Part II, Information Sources and Their Use, discussion of each source type has been updated to encompass key resources in print and on the Web, where an increasing number of freely available sources join those purchased or licensed by libraries. A number of new authors are contributors to this new edition, bringing to their chapters their experience as teachers of reference and as practitioners in different types of libraries. Discussions of services in Part I integrate digital reference as appropriate to each topic, such as how to conduct a reference interview online using instant messaging. Boxes interspersed in the text are used to present scenarios for discussion, to highlight key concepts, or to present excerpts from important documents. Discussions of sources in Part II place more emphasis on designing effective search strategies using both print and digital resources. The chapter on selection and evaluation of sources addresses the changing nature of reference collections and how to evaluate new types of sources. Each chapter concludes with an updated list of additional readings to guide further study. A new companion website will provide links to Web-accessible readings and resources as well as additional scenarios for discussion and example search strategies to supplement those presented in the text.

Author : Michael F. Bemis
Publisher : American Library Association
ISBN 13 : 0838911854
Total Pages : 305 pages
Book Rating : 4.53/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Library and Information Science written by Michael F. Bemis and published by American Library Association. This book was released on 2014-03-03 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This unique annotated bibliography is a complete, up-to-date guide to sources of information on library science, covering recent books, monographs, periodicals and websites, and selected works of historical importance. In addition to compiling an invaluable list of sources, Bemis digs deeper, examining the strengths and weaknesses of key works. A boon to researchers and practitioners alike, this bibliography Includes coverage of subjects as diverse and vital as the history of librarianship, its development as a profession, the ethics of information science, cataloging, reference work, and library architecture Encompasses encyclopedias, dictionaries, directories, photographic surveys, statistical publications, and numerous electronic sources, all categorized by subject Offers appendixes detailing leading professional organizations and publishers of library and information science literature This comprehensive bibliography of English-language resources on librarianship, the only one of its kind, will prove invaluable to scholars, students, and anyone working in the field.

Author : Paul Genoni
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter
ISBN 13 : 3598440162
Total Pages : 307 pages
Book Rating : 4.68/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Continuing Professional Development - Preparing for New Roles in Libraries: A Voyage of Discovery written by Paul Genoni and published by Walter de Gruyter. This book was released on 2006-05-02 with total page 307 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Librarians and information workers the world over are faced with the constant challenge of remaining abreast of developments in their field. Rapid changes in technology and workplace roles threaten to make their skills obsolete unless they undertake constant professional development. This international collection presents a comprehensive overview of current continuing professional development theory and practice for those who manage and work in library and information services. Papers by academics and practitioners describe numerous innovative responses to emerging continuing education and training needs, including workplace learning; individual learning and learning organisations.

Author : Mary Grace Flaherty
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1442270373
Total Pages : 155 pages
Book Rating : 4.74/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Library Staff Development Handbook written by Mary Grace Flaherty and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2017-08-08 with total page 155 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Library Staff Development Handbook: How to Maximize Your Library’s Most Important Resource provides practical tips, suggestions for resources, and concrete examples for addressing the multiple and varied aspects of staff development. From crafting a job description to recruitment, hiring and retention, and from progressive discipline and succession planning to continuing education, performance appraisals, and the importance of workplace fun, this handbook can serve as a companion for managers, supervisors and library staff as they negotiate the challenging range of staffing issues and the opportunities they provide in the library setting.

Author : Barbara Allan
Publisher : Facet Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1856048284
Total Pages : 225 pages
Book Rating : 4.86/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The No-nonsense Guide to Training in Libraries written by Barbara Allan and published by Facet Publishing. This book was released on 2013-08 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is aimed at helping experienced trainers, as well as those who are still developing their skills, and provides guidance on the design and delivery of effective training courses with topics including: the people side of training; use of technologies to support training practices; different approaches to learning and teaching; planning and designing training; delivering training: face-to-face and blended learning; evaluation of training events and continuous improvement; and learning and development in the workplace. This guide uses case studies and examples of best practice from public, school, academic, special, and government libraries.

Author : Aileen Wood
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 1780631065
Total Pages : 376 pages
Book Rating : 4.66/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Comprehensive Library Staff Training Programme in the Information Age written by Aileen Wood and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2007-02-28 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book discusses the issues surrounding the implementation and ‘selling’ of a comprehensive library staff training programme. Importantly, it contains many tried and tested techniques used by the author; it also includes standard documentation that readers can use in their own organisation for training purposes. Covers the different types of training and the pros and cons of each Discusses the administrative role as a change agent Shows how to develop programme objectives and measureable outcomes

Author : Maureen Sullivan
Publisher : Psychology Press
ISBN 13 : 9780789000675
Total Pages : 236 pages
Book Rating : 4.79/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Developing Library Staff for the 21st Century written by Maureen Sullivan and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 1996-06-03 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Developing Library Staff for the 21st Century presents a variety of insightful perspectives on how proper human resources management strategies can provide library staff members at all levels with the skills needed for libraries of the future. The shift of the concept of management from control to development means that library administrators must adapt to a more inclusive definition of the human resources field. In addition to such administration activities as recruitment, wage and payroll management, and benefits, human resources management now encompasses all activities that promote greater job satisfaction and support the development of individuals within the context of the workplace. This valuable book examines some of the procedures that can help library managers identify the human resources in their organizations; design and implement programs, policies, and procedures to address these issues; and commit the necessary resources to support the full development of all library staff. These perceptive chapters present discussions of the general issues in human resource management and development. They suggest a variety of practical ideas for developing academic library staff at all levels in preparation for the twenty-first century. Academic libraries must be prepared to face unique challenges in the recruitment of talented, qualified individuals to the library profession, the provision of adequate pay for the level of knowledge and skill required by library work, and the very nature of library education. Developing Library Staff for the 21st Century presents a wealth of innovative ideas for reshaping library staff at both the organizational and staff level including: technological training for staff members a model of leadership development based on the library's organizational culture and level of maturity a "green movement" for librarianship that presents an action agenda for the creation of librarianship as a learning and self-renewing profession research findings about the role of the academic library director and some specific areas that need development the changing role of library assistants and the steps libraries need to take to attract, retain, and develop support staff practical experiences with the implementation of innovative human resource programs at Yale University and the University of California, San Diego Administrators, managers, librarians, and staff members will become better prepared for the future with a broad understanding of the various models, approaches, and specific actions described in this book. By making important human resources management changes now, academic libraries will successfully adapt to meet the administrative challenges of the 21st century.

Author : Peter Limb
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 1780630646
Total Pages : 212 pages
Book Rating : 4.49/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Digital Dilemmas and Solutions written by Peter Limb and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2004-02-28 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Today, all librarians face daunting challenges posed by trends in technology, publishing, and education as the impact of a globalising information economy forces a rethink of both library strategic directions and everyday library operations. This book brings together the main issues and dilemmas facing libraries; the book clearly shows how to deal with them, and provides a best-practice guide to the solutions. Provides analysis of recent trends and relevant and viable solutions to problems facing all librarians Written by a highly knowledgeable and well-respected practitioner in the field Draws on the author’s international and practical experience in libraries and experience of leading-edge developments in the field