An in-depth understanding of the complexities, dynamics, and emerging trends in community college libraries today. • Provides insights from two librarians experienced in working in community college libraries who are networked across the country with seasoned community college librarian colleagues • Includes chapter summaries and real-world stories make the content useful and relevant as well as easy to use • Covers issues of paramount importance, including assessment, advocacy, and information literacy variations • Appropriate for existing community college librarians, directors, and paraprofessionals as a professional development resource as well as an orientation tool for new librarians moving into a community college assignment
This approach derives from the early work of Schön, who famously distinguished between two forms of practice, namely 'reflection-on-action,' which takes place after an event or situation, and 'reflection-in-action' which encompasses ...
"[T]he diversity of perspectives presented within this publication will build on the reader's existing knowledge to bring nuances and alternative approaches to these enduring, seemingly intractable challenges within the LIS profession and ...
In addressing the unique issues related to the delivery of student services in the community college setting, this book fills a longstanding need to provide practitioners with a contextual framework for their work.
The Handbook of Academic Writing for Librarians is the most complete reference source available for librarians who need or desire to publish in the professional literature.
The Handbook of Research on the Role of Libraries, Archives, and Museums in Achieving Civic Engagement and Social Justice in Smart Cities examines the application of tools and techniques in library and museum literacy in achieving civic ...
The Handbook of Research on Knowledge and Organization Systems in Library and Information Science examines new technologies and systems and their application and adoption within libraries.
Here’s your library’s guide for reopening, reengineering and redesigning library facilities, resources, services and staff for the post-pandemic era.
"This book examines the development and transforming effects of information and communication technology on the use of interactive digital devices in libraries.
The Handbook of Art and Design Librarianship integrates theory and practice to offer guidelines for information professionals working in art and design environments who need to support and anticipate the information needs of artists, ...
ALA's popular and respected Whole Library Handbook series continues with a volume specifically geared towards those who serve young adults, gathering stellar articles and commentary from some of the country's most innovative and successful ...