| Writing Effectively in Print and on the Web: A Practical Guide for Librarians Contributor(s): Blakiston, Rebecca (Author) |
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ISBN: 1442278854 ISBN-13: 9781442278851 Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers OUR PRICE: $79.20 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 2017 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Language Arts & Disciplines | Library & Information Science - Digital & Online Resources |
| Dewey: 808.066 |
| Series: Practical Guides for Librarians |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 8.4" W x 10.9" (1.15 lbs) 178 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The written word is our primary tool for communication - with colleagues, administrators, stakeholders, and users. Poor use of words can lead to misunderstandings and inefficiencies. Writing effectively will help you be a stronger colleague, manager, and librarian. In this book, you will learn how to: -Define your audience and your primary messages -Simplify your writing so that it is succinct and understandable -Structure your written content so that it is most usable and accessible to your audience -Approach different forms of writing in a way that is most effective to getting your message across -Establish a voice and tone that reflects the identity of your organization and yourself as a professional The book covers writing for both print and Web-based publications and is aimed at all types of libraries. |