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New Library Science Books
2 New Library Science Books
Communicating professionally: a how-to-do-it manual [for librarians] / Catherine Sheldrick Ross & Kirsti Nilsen
Summary (Taken from Encore).
This updated and expanded version of the training guide Booklist called "one of the most valuable professional publications to come off the presses in a long time" is completely revised with new sections outlining the opportunities offered by contemporary communication media. This third edition incorporates updated and expanded references with more resource information on cross-cultural communication, including new applications of communication principles and the latest research-based material on communication in general. Ross, together with new co-author Nilsen, has maintained and updated sections on
• Mastering individual skills,• Sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, and linguistic issues.
• Communicating with current technology using presentation software
Practical tips and skills training exercises, examples of common library situations, interesting research facts, a special section on support staff, and references to other sources are listed throughout this practical guide.
Chapter Headings: Nonverbal behaviour -- Listening -- Skills : speaking -- Skills : writing -- Integration : putting it all together -- Applications : speaking one-to-one -- Applications : working in groups -- Making presentations -- Applications : writing -- Training others in communication skills.
Quick review:
I found this book to be comprehensive and easily read. Its broad chapter headings are broken into smaller sub chapters which enable the reader quick access. I dipped in and out of this book accessing different information and found lots of helpful tips and exercises. Helpful and pertinent to library staff.Adult programs in the library / Brett W. Lear
Summary (Taken from ALA Publishing/AmericanLibraryAssociation ) :
Programming is an important means of not only drawing new people to the library but also better serving existing patrons. Lear’s invaluable guide to adult programs is back—and better than ever, with refreshed, expanded content and new ideas to reinvigorate programs and give them a 21st-century spin. This edition includes• Updated chapters on basics such as funding, crafting guidelines, topic selection, publicity, post-program evaluations, and more
• A new section on technology, with ideas for online book discussions, offering programs via Skype, and turning programs into podcasts
• Methods for tailoring programs for specific groups, such as men, baby boomers, and seniors
• A collection of "five-star" programs from libraries around the country that can be easily adapted
Walking the reader through every aspect of adult programming, this new edition of a tried-and-true book is truly a librarian’s best friend.
Quick Review:
This book is divided into two parts.1-Building a framework for success
2-A collection of five star programs.
Anyone interested in how to put on Adult programs this is the book for you! I really enjoyed dipping into the Program examples in the second half e.g. “Who shot the librarian? A centennial mystery” and “Mile in my shoes: The human library."
Happy reading,
Meagan
The customer-focused library
This title on the new books trolley caught my eye during the week Collection Services, Ref and Kids began a merger as part of the library restructure.
The customer-focused library : re-inventing the library from the outside-in / Joseph R. Matthews
It is thin (90 pages) and talks about U.S Public Libraries but has plenty of easy and plenty more challenging ideas for change which could be useful for us. In fact it echoes just what management is asking us to do, maybe they've read this book?
There is probably nothing surprising in here for recent library studies graduates but for those of us who have been away from formal study for a while it is very handy.
Dianne
The customer-focused library : re-inventing the library from the outside-in / Joseph R. Matthews
It is thin (90 pages) and talks about U.S Public Libraries but has plenty of easy and plenty more challenging ideas for change which could be useful for us. In fact it echoes just what management is asking us to do, maybe they've read this book?
There is probably nothing surprising in here for recent library studies graduates but for those of us who have been away from formal study for a while it is very handy.
Dianne
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