Biblia's Guide to Warrior Librarianship: Humor for Librarians Who Refuse to Be Classified (Paperback)

~ Amanda Credaro (Author), Peter Lewis (Author)

Editorial Reviews

Review

“[C]redaro provides just what the doctor ordered....Biblia's Guide to Warrior Librarianship is recommended for librarians who need a smile, a chuckle, or even a belly laugh. For those librarians who are humor-impaired (and you know who you are), please exercise caution if you open this book--it might induce a humorous reaction.”–Library Journal

“Examining the lighter side of librarianship, this book presents a combination of great cartoons, and intelligent, witty commentary....[o]ffers humorous advice, typical situations and dilemmas, and helpful examples that will be appreciated by anyone who has ever worked in a library....Extremely funny throughout....[a] work that brings a smile to your face when you are feeling like you are the only librarian in the world with problems or even when you are feeling just isolated. This is great Australian humour. Reward yourself and purchase this one for a great laugh--you deserve it and will feel better for it.”–The Australian Library Journal

“Biblia's Guide to Warrior Librarianship is unlike any book that I have come across. With sharp, witty colloquilisms and hilarious illustrations that perfectly match the content, the anecdotes clearly reflect our profession's nuances, issues, and low and high points. ...This book was a joy to read. ...This is the type of book that needs to be passed around the reference desk, with each librarian marking their favorite section for others to read. Pages should be photocopied and placed in the break room to give fellow staff members a chuckle. I keep my copy behind our circulation desk, and whenever I am in the need for a good laugh, I open the book to a random section, spend a few minutes with it, and return to my desk with a smile.”–Public Libraries

“No librarian should be without Biblia's Guide to Warrior Librarianship, a funny and original book of library humor. Exceptional.”–The Shy Librarian

Product Description

Examining the lighter side of librarianship, this book presents a combination of outrageously funny cartoons, commentary, and wit. Globally known as Biblia, the Warrior Librarian, Amanda Credaro has teamed with cartoonist Peter Lewis and produced a book that expands on her award winning web site, Warrior Librarian Weekly, the product of many years of experience in librarianship. Equally applicable to all types of libraries, the work offers humorous advice, typical situations and dilemmas, and helpful examples that will be appreciated by anyone who has ever worked in a library. The book features four major sections:

Becoming a Librarian

Working in the Library

Diversions for Librarians

The Ultimate Challenge: School Librarianship Highlights include:

Self Defense for Librarians

Rhyming Dictionary of Librarianship

Applying for a Library Job

Constitutional Amendments for Library Users

Management Models for Library Administration

And many more An additional section features a glossary of library terms, abbreviations, professional associations, and other resources.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Libraries Unlimited (March 30, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1591580021
• ISBN-13: 978-1591580027
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #806,236 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What a lot of fun!, April 22, 2003

By A Customer

This book won't suit everyone - you need a sense of humor, and at least a little knowledge about libraries to fully appreciate the dry wit.

Love the great cartoons, too!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What a great book!, April 25, 2003

By	Alan (Australia) - See all my reviews

Everyone who has ever used a library should get this book - not just librarians. Even the back cover is funny. People will say "he's just a kid" (I'm 16) and "what would he know"? But I'm telling you - I KNOW what's funny, and this book IS too, too hilarious.

I never know that forwards and introductions could be like the ones in this book. My librarian never told me that even title pages could be used for more than just breaking up sections.

If you're looking for something really boring, you should NOT buy this book.