The Portable MLIS: Insights from the Experts, 2nd Edition
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20171207
Libraries Unlimited
| Pages | 400 |
| Topics | Librarianship: Philosophy, Values, and Issues; |
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eBook
9781440852046
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Ken Haycock and Mary-Jo Romaniuk. The Portable MLIS: Insights from the Experts, 2nd Edition. 2, Libraries Unlimited, 2017. ABC-CLIO, publisher.abc-clio.com/9781440852046.
Chicago Manual of Style
Ken Haycock and Mary-Jo Romaniuk. The Portable MLIS: Insights from the Experts, 2nd Edition, 2. Libraries Unlimited, 2017. http://publisher.abc-clio.com/9781440852046
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Ken Haycock and Mary-Jo Romaniuk. (2017). The Portable MLIS: Insights from the Experts, 2nd Edition. Retrieved from http://publisher.abc-clio.com/9781440852046
- Description
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In this update of the ideal introduction to the library profession, the core competencies of professional librarians are presented in 14 essays supplemented with foundational principles and context.
• Updates a core textbook and introduction to the profession that will be useful for almost all LIS programs and new librarians• Brings together the work of authors who are experts in various core areas
• Provides content based on an analysis of emerging trends and issues
• Includes key resources for further reading
- Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
The Portable MLIS: Insights from the Experts, 2nd Edition
Author(s): Ken Haycock and Mary-Jo RomaniukContributors: Haycock, Ken; Romaniuk, Mary-Jo;Abstract:In this update of the ideal introduction to the library profession, the core competencies of professional librarians are presented in 14 essays supplemented with foundational principles and context.
• Updates a core textbook and introduction to the profession that will be useful for almost all LIS programs and new librarians• Brings together the work of authors who are experts in various core areas
• Provides content based on an analysis of emerging trends and issues
• Includes key resources for further reading
Editor(s): Haycock, Ken; Romaniuk, Mary-Jo;SortTitle: portable mlis: insights from the experts, 2nd editionEdition: 2Author Info:Ken HaycockeditorMary-Jo RomaniukeditoreISBN-13: 9781440852046Cover Image URL: ~~FreeAttachments/9781440852046.jpgPrint ISBN-13: 9781440852039Imprint: Libraries UnlimitedPages: 400Publication Date: 20171207- Cover Cover11
- Title iii4
- Copyright iv5
- Contents v6
- Preface ix10
- Chapter 1—What Is a Library? What Is a Librarian? An Introduction 118
- Part I: Foundations, Values, and Context 926
- Chapter 2—A Portable Library History 1128
- Chapter 3—Professional Ethics and Values in a Changing World 2946
- Chapter 4—Librarians as Active Bystanders: Centering Social Justice in LIS Practice 3956
- Chapter 5—Information Seeking 4966
- Chapter 6—Careers for the Information Professional 5774
- Chapter 7—Where Can You Work with an MLIS? Extending Your Career Reach 6986
- Traditional Libraries: Public/Academic/School 7087
- Special Libraries / Information Centers / Knowledge Centers / NEC (Not Elsewhere Classified) 7188
- Information Producers/Publishers 7592
- Information Aggregators: Using Other Publishers’ Content 7794
- Information Management: Software/Content Management Systems 7996
- Doing Your Research 8198
- Suggestions for Further Reading 8299
- Part II: Functions and Competencies 83100
- Chapter 8—A Conversation on Leadership: Taking Another Look 85102
- Chapter 9—The New Manager: What You Need to Know to Achieve Managerial Success in Today’s Libraries 103120
- The Importance of Management 104121
- What Is Management? 106123
- Levels of Management 107124
- The Functions of Management 108125
- Managerial Skills Needed by Librarians 110127
- Deciding to Become a Manager 113130
- Making the Transition to Management 116133
- Conclusion 116133
- Suggestions for Further Reading 117134
- Chapter 10—Libraries and Marketing: So Essential but So Misunderstood 119136
- Developing a Marketing Mindset 120137
- Human-Centric Is the New User-Centric 125142
- The Beginning—Marketing Planning 128145
- Marketing Research—Understanding Our Users and Their Needs and Values 129146
- Segmentation and Target Markets 130147
- The Marketing Mix—The Four “Ps” 131148
- Evaluation 134151
- Conclusion 134151
- Suggestions for Further Reading 135152
- Chapter 11—Developing and Managing Library Collections 137154
- Introduction 137154
- Planning and Budgeting 137154
- Selecting and Acquiring Materials 139156
- Organization and Maintenance 143160
- Deselection 144161
- Interlibrary Loan and Document Delivery 146163
- Ethical Principles Guiding Collection Development 146163
- Current Issues in Collection Development 148165
- Conclusion 150167
- Suggestions for Further Reading 150167
- Chapter 12—Organization and Representation of Information 153170
- Chapter 13—Information Retrieval: Designing, Querying, and Evaluating Information Systems 171188
- Chapter 14—Library Information Technology 187204
- Chapter 15—Reference Service: The Personal Side of Librarianship 199216
- Chapter 16—Reference Librarians, Online Databases, and an Assist from Google 223240
- Chapter 17—Readers Advisory Services: Helping Readers Find a “Good Book” 231248
- Chapter 18—Research 243260
- Introduction and Definition of Research 243260
- Previous Library Research 244261
- Current LIS Research 244261
- Research Methods 246263
- Data Analysis 251268
- The Research Report 251268
- Rationale for Research in Library and Information Science 251268
- Conclusion 253270
- Suggestions for Further Reading 254271
- Chapter 19—Evaluation: An Introduction to a Crucial Skill 255272
- Part III: Moving Beyond Boundaries 265282
- Part IV: Appendices 291308
- A—Core Values of Librarianship 293310
- B—Code of Ethics of the American Library Association 296313
- C—The Library Bill of Rights 298315
- D—The Freedom to Read Statement 305322
- E—Libraries: An American Value 310327
- F—Sample Policies: Policy Manual Excerpts Section B 312329
- G—Resolution on the Retention of Library Usage Records 317334
- H—School Library Position Statements 319336
- I—Competencies for Information Professionals 321338
- J—Professional Ethics Guidelines 328345
- K—Professional Associations 330347
- Notes and References 339356
- About the Editors and Contributors 361378
- Index 367384