The Business Library: What It Is and What It Does (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Name: The Business Library: What It Is and What It Does (Classic Reprint)
Author: Louise B. Krause
ISBN: 9780656610549

Louise B. Krause

9780656610549: The Business Library: What It Is and What It Does (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0656610549 ISBN 13: 9780656610549

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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A clear guide to what a business librarian does and the qualities that make this work effective for organizations.

This edition explains the role of the business librarian, why it matters, and what makes a librarian successful in a corporate setting. It emphasizes initiative, a broad view of library work, and the ability to apply information to the needs of the business. The text argues that results come from combining library skill with an understanding of the organization’s goals, not from routine tasks alone.

Readers will learn how personal qualities, professional training, and practical judgment come together to support managers and staff. The book discusses the importance of delegation, proactive problem solving, and the stamina to manage evolving information needs in a busy environment. It frames library work as a living, responsive function that grows with the company.

Understanding the business librarian’s scope and impact on organizational information needs.
Essential mental and social traits like health, accuracy, tact, and judgment.
How initiative, planning, and delegation drive library services forward.
Ways to build a library that stays relevant as business demands change.

Ideal for readers of business management, library science, and professionals responsible for information at work.

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