Front-Line Librarianship - Life on the Job for Today''s Librarians

Front-Line Librarianship: Life on the Job for Librarians presents a diverse range of observations, viewpoints and useful commentary on the current workplace experiences of librarians and their associates. The book's author presents an unrivalled portrait of front-line librarianship that is based upon his unique experience and voice. Chapters consider workplace matters, the fate of hardcopy books, speechmaking at conferences, the effects of recessions on libraries, continuing education, and corporate gift-giving programs. This book will make an excellent and useful addition to library collections in library science.

List of contents

1. By Popular Demand: Various Genres and Tastes 2. Social Studies 3. Visiting the Library: People and Programs 4. Senior Moments 5. Library Technicians 6. For the Record 7. Rare Books and Other Rubbish 8. English Hours 9. Corporate concerns

Report

"What Robertson writes is well worth reading." --Ian McCallum, The Australian Library Journal
".interesting stories, hidden gems, and thought-provoking points." --Alison Fields, New Zealand Library and Information Management Journal

Product details

• Authors: Robertson, Guy Robertson, Guy (Justice Institute of British Colum Robertson, Guy (Justice Institute of British Columbia Robertson
• Publisher: ELSEVIER SCIENCE BV
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.09.2018
• EAN: 9780081027295
• ISBN: 978-0-08-102729-5
• No. of pages: 297
• Series: Chandos Information Profession; Chandos Information Professional Series
• Subject: Social sciences, law, business > Media, communication > Book trade, library system