Eberhart, George M. The Whole Library Handbook 5: Current
Data, Professional Advice, and Curiosa About Libraries and Library
Services. Chicago: ALA, 2013. 020.973 EberhW 2013 ed. 978-0838910900
The Whole Library Handbook, now in its
fifth edition, is an encyclopedia filled with facts, tips, lists, and resources
essential for library professionals and information workers of all kinds, all
carefully handpicked to reflect the most informative, practical, up-to-date,
and entertaining examples of library literature. Organized in easy-to-find
categories, this unique compendium covers all areas of librarianship from
academic libraries to teen services, from cataloging to copyright, and from
gaming to social media. Selections include
- Facts and figures on library workers
- Bookmobile guidelines
- 100 great libraries of the world
- Job search and recruitment techniques, and advice on how to deal with tough economic times
- Tips on writing articles and book reviews
- Fun with cataloging rules
- Famous librarians' favorite books
Covering a huge
spectrum of librariana, this one-of-a-kind volume is both educational and
entertaining.
