Developing Academic Library Staff for Future Success

Continuous professional development is a crucial component of a successful and satisfying career. This book offers a wide range of ideas and methods for all library and information professionals to ma

Intended for academic librarians, this collection explores the function of academic libraries in the digital age, the role of universal access to print and electronic resources, and the challenges fac

Munde (library science, East Carolina U.) offers a guide to human resources for library staff. She includes guidelines for both working with and supervising others. A lengthy third chapter covers emp

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 gro

The Grammar Guide was written for bilingual and second language English students (including Generation 1.5) who already know a lot of English but who may not have studied a lot of grammar and haven't

Cutting-Edge Research in the 21st-Century Academic Library: New Paths for Building Future Servicesexplores examples of exciting new library services and workflows and provides opportunities for the re

Cutting-Edge Research in the 21st-Century Academic Library: New Paths for Building Future Servicesexplores examples of exciting new library services and workflows and provides opportunities for the re

This book is aimed at those who will prepare the next generation of leaders in library and information services, through in-house staff training initiatives, workshops, or educational programs. After

Now in a fourth edition, Contemporary Topics expands on its highly respected approach to developing academic listening and study skills. Organized around realistic college lectures, the text guides

"This book not only advocates for a more intentional integration of reference and instructional services, but it also provides organizational background, staff objectives, and various successes and ch

The cover photo of a dangling carrot adds a touch of humor to this handbook for library professionals, staff, and human resources personnel, contrasting with the non-nonsense interior explaining how t

The fifth volume in this series focuses on partnerships and new roles for libraries in the 21st century. It includes such topics as consulting, coaching, and assessment partnerships, university commer

The fifth volume in this series focuses on partnerships and new roles for libraries in the 21st century. It includes such topics as consulting, coaching, and assessment partnerships, university commer

"This book provides an overview on the current state of library automation, addresses the need for changing personnel to accommodate these changes, and assesses the future for academic libraries as a

To help address concerns about the future of public libraries during the current recession, Griffiths (academic affairs, Bryant U.) and King (information sciences, Bryant U. and U. of Tennessee) draw

Moniz, Henry, and Eshleman discuss the liaison role of academic librarians. The book begins with compiling start-of-term orientations for faculty and staff, acquisition of subject-specific knowledge,

After-School Prevention Programs for At-Risk Students offers professionals a detailed framework for developing and enhancing after-school programs. Emphasizing a prevention focus and a group-centered

The perfect introduction to interlibrary loan!Interlibrary Loan and Document Delivery in the Larger Academic Library is primarily a practical handbook for library staff members who are new to interlib

Sharing language through books, songs, fingerplays, puppets and other materials can help children develop a strong foundation for later reading success. The authors show storytime presenters how to br

Attaining professional success and finding personal happiness in academic medicine is not an easy path, yet both are critical if the future is to be brighter through better science, better clinical ca

Dawson, an academic support librarian in information services at the London School of Economics and Political Science Library, UK, helps academic library staff locate answers to the most common querie

A part of ACP's six-book Teaching Medicine Series, this title is written for current and future medical educators. It provides guidelines for developing mentoring programs for students, residents, and

Excellent English equips students with the grammar and skills they need to access community resources, while developing the foundation for long-term career and academic success.Excellent English is a

Digital stories are brief multi-modal digital videos, which libraries can use to engage their staff members with one another, to market library services and collections, to attract donors, and most im

Where would a library be without its student employees? In academic libraries, the number of student employees, in real numbers, often exceeds the number of regular staff. They assist users, shelve m

Executive SummaryThis briefing provides an overview of effective supervisory practices for academic leaders, especially department heads and chairs. It highlights key policies, rules, and procedures a

In a climate of rapid change, human resource management has become a key area of concern to university and college managers. This text addresses these issues in an academic library context and covers

The multiple crises of 2020–21 have presented both challenges and opportunities for change in four-year residential colleges and universities. Evidence indicates that the historic structure of administrative and student services is increasingly mismatched to the needs of a diverse and stressed student body born in a digital age. Inspired by his leadership in a university-wide initiative that focused on how students' interactions with both academic and professional staff affect their success and well-being, Scott A. Bass presents fresh insights on the inner workings of traditional nonprofit four-year degree residential institutions. The book describes the influences of history, tradition, and internal and external pressures on the American university, highlighting its evolution to its staid and fragmented structure; it distills voices of students, faculty, and staff; and it explores how successful organizations outside of higher education deliver services, with potential applicability f

This book explores some of the challenges that libraries and librarians face due to diversity and inclusion issues among library staff, as well as the patrons that they serve. Its goal is to increase

This book explores some of the challenges that libraries and librarians face due to diversity and inclusion issues among library staff, as well as the patrons that they serve. Its goal is to increase

Discover ways to raise staff awareness regarding diversity!Managing Multiculturalism and Diversity In the Library: Principals and Issues for Administrators is an academic guide to diversity issues suc

Useful for academic and public library directors and human resources staff for hiring and promotions, and librarians seeking employment, this report summarizes salaries paid as of March 15, 2012, to s

'Publish or perish' is a well-established adage in academia. Never has the pressure on academics to publish been greater. Yet the prospect of writing a book can seem daunting, while the business of getting it published may be mystifying. Written by an expert in academic publishing, Writing Successful Academic Books provides a practical guide to both writing and getting published. It covers all stages of academic authorship from developing the initial idea for a book through to post-publication issues, showing how to avoid the common pitfalls and achieve academic and professional success through publication. Full of real life examples, including a sample book proposal, the book covers everything you need to know to build up an authorial career. This is an invaluable guide for academic authors - prospective or established - in all disciplines.