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Recruiting Training and Retention of Science and Technology Librarians
Taylor and Francis 2013; US$ 125.00Since the 1950s there has been a persistent shortage of sci-tech librarians, and as more librarians retire or change positions, the prospect looms that the profession will only depopulate further. Tackling this difficult challenge, Recruiting, Training, and Retention of Science and Technology Librarians gathers together into one source the perspectives... more...
Ambassadors of the Book
De Gruyter 2012; US$ 140.00What competences are needed for heritage librarians, and how can they be taught? The management of heritage collections requires a unique mix of knowledge and skills, including expertise in preservation and conservation; heritage policies; acquisitions and collection management; bibliographic description; the materiality of books and other collection... more...
Yammer Starter Guide
Packt Publishing 2012; US$ 4.99This book is an introduction to Yammer which uses simple but enjoyable terms, informing you how to get the best out of Yammer while enjoying the process. The "Yammer Starter Guide" and Yammer itself requires very little advance knowledge. Most of us have already posted something, sometime on the Internet. Most of us have already used Facebook... more...
Vom Fachexperten zum Wissensunternehmer
Springer 2012; US$ 39.99Fachexperten werden im Vergleich zu Führungskräften in vielen Unternehmen noch immer stiefmütterlich behandelt. Gleichzeitig hat ihre Bedeutung aufgrund der globalen Marktverhältnisse stark zugenommen. Wettbewerbsentscheidend ist mehr und mehr das Wissen geworden, das in die Produkte und in die zu deren Herstellung notwendigen Prozesse... more...
The New Professional's Toolkit
Facet Publishing 2012; US$ 69.67A handbook for new information professionals wanting to thrive in their careers. Drawing together the experiences and advice of rising stars in the information world, it covers topics such as: utilizing technologies and social media; generating funding and how to do more with less; and managing people and communication skills. more...
The Laughing Librarian
McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers 2012; US$ 49.95Despite the stodgy stereotypes, libraries and librarians themselves can be quite funny. The spectrum of library humor from sources inside and outside the profession ranges from the subtle wit of the New Yorker to the satire of Mad. This examination of American library humor over the past 200 years covers a wide range of topics and spans the continuum... more...
Who Will Take Over the Business
Wiley 2011; US$ 29.95As the first wave of Canadian baby boomers retire over the next few years, succession planning will be vital for the long-term survival of many businesses. Canada is about to see a huge transfer of wealth from this generation to the next, yet many businesses struggle to ensure a smooth transition of business management and ownership. For family-owned... more...
Pre- and Post-Retirement Tips for Librarians
ALA Editions 2011; US$ 38.00Smallwood?s volume offers insight, inspiration, and tips for those already retired as well as those thinking about retiring. more...
Mentoring in Librarianship
McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers 2011; US$ 55.00Both new librarians and those changing directions in the field can benefit greatly from a relationship with a positive and supportive mentor. In this book, public, school, academic, and special librarians, as well as LIS faculty and consultants, offer expertise and wisdom for those wishing to become a mentor or a protege or to implement a mentoring... more...
Selected papers from the Standing Conference of Eastern, Central and Southern Africa Library and Information Associations (SCECSAL) XIX, 2010
Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2011; US$ 199.00This ebook contains six of the best papers that are extracted from the Standing Conference of Eastern, Central and Southern Africa Library and Information Associations (SCECSAL) XIX Proceedings. The theme of the conference was Enhancing Democracy and Good Governance through Effective Information and Knowledge Services. This theme was considered... more...









