The Role of the Academic Librarian (Chandos Series for Information) [Paperback]

Edward Gray and K.T.L. Vaughan Anne Langley (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1843340577 | ISBN-13: 978-1843340577 | Publication Date: October 1, 2003

The role of the academic librarian has undergone a large degree of change, and this resource outlines and describes the skills necessary to succeed in these large, often complex, organizations. It explains in practical terms how to stay organized, communicate successfully, network and navigate through an often politicized environment, how to apply business practices to the field of librarianship , how to use organizational behavior techniques to manage yourself and your work, and it provides a plan for moving up through the organization. Tools and techniques related to time management, meetings, projects, publishing, research, communications (paper and electronic) and supervision are offered, and the impact of the growth of electronic formats on the role of the academic librarian is discussed in detail.

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The Authors

Anne Langley is Co-ordinator of the Science and Engineering Libraries and Head of the Chemistry Library at Duke University, USA and has worked in academic libraries for over sixteen years. Edward Gray is Science and Engineering Librarian at Duke University; K T Vaughan is a Librarian at the University of North Carolina, USA.

Product Details

• Paperback: 170 pages
• Publisher: Neal-Schuman Publishers (October 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1843340577
• ISBN-13: 978-1843340577
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.1 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,605,287 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)