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Morgan (reference librarian and information consultant, U. of Alabama) provides a comprehensive nuts and bolts guide to integrating paraprofessionals into professional library staffs. Faced with budget cuts, new technology, and changing demands on reference desks, professionals in library and information science are facing new challenges. The author maintains that paraprofessionals can successfully augment the services of professional librarians, and offers real-world advice on how it can be done. Topics include creating appropriate job descriptions and creating a thorough training and orientation plan. This second edition also includes new checklists that outline the skills paraprofessionals should possess. Annotation c2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
