| Thinking Outside the Book: Essays for Innovative Librarians Contributor(s): Smallwood, Carol (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0786435755 ISBN-13: 9780786435753 Publisher: McFarland & Company OUR PRICE: $54.45 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: June 2008 Annotation: Professionals in all areas of librarianship will find inspiration in the essays collected here--each of them innovative tips for increasing circulation, enhancing collections, and improving flexibility. With extensive experience in the nations top libraries and media centers, the 73 contributors describe what really works based on their real-world experiences. Organized by subject, the essays offer succinct and practical guidelines for dozens of tasks. Topics include preparing and delivering distinctive presentations; forming a successful grant proposal; creating a traveling multimedia exhibition; organizing effective community partnerships; writing blogs; hosting authors; creating cybertorials; and preserving local culture. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Language Arts & Disciplines | Library & Information Science - General |
| Dewey: 020 |
| LCCN: 2008018493 |
| Physical Information: 0.66" H x 7.06" W x 9.98" (1.14 lbs) 285 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Professionals in all areas of librarianship will find inspiration in the essays collected here--each of them innovative tips for increasing circulation, enhancing collections, and improving flexibility. With extensive experience in the nation's top libraries and media centers, the 73 contributors describe what really works based on their real-world experiences. Organized by subject, the essays offer succinct and practical guidelines for dozens of tasks. Topics include preparing and delivering distinctive presentations; forming a successful grant proposal; hosting a traveling multimedia exhibition; organizing effective community partnerships; writing blogs; hosting authors; creating cybertorials; preserving local culture--and many others. |