Handbook for Community College Librarians (Paperback)

Michael A. Crumpton

ISBN 10: 1610693450 / ISBN 13: 9781610693455

Published by Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, Englewood, 2013

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Paperback. An in-depth understanding of the complexities, dynamics, and emerging trends in community college libraries today.Handbook for Community College Librarians covers all aspects of librarianship that apply to community colleges in a one-stop reference book. It provides information that enables the librarian to become more successful in the community college environment and reflects on its unique qualities, identifying the specific skills required and the differences from other library settings. The authors address instructional design and highlight the distinctions in the types of information literacy appropriate to the specialized curriculum and certification needs of a community college. Besides being an outstanding professional development tool, this handbook will also be useful to library and information science students studying service in community college libraries as a career option. An in-depth understanding of the complexities, dynamics, and emerging trends in community college libraries today. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Handbook for Community College Librarians (Paperback)
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, Englewood
• Publication Date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1610693450
• ISBN 13: 9781610693455
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

An in-depth understanding of the complexities, dynamics, and emerging trends in community college libraries today.

Handbook for Community College Librarians covers all aspects of librarianship that apply to community colleges in a one-stop reference book. It provides information that enables the librarian to become more successful in the community college environment and reflects on its unique qualities, identifying the specific skills required and the differences from other library settings. The authors address instructional design and highlight the distinctions in the types of information literacy appropriate to the specialized curriculum and certification needs of a community college. Besides being an outstanding professional development tool, this handbook will also be useful to library and information science students studying service in community college libraries as a career option.

About the Authors

Michael A. Crumpton, MLS, SHRM-SCP, is Professor and Dean for the University Libraries at the University of North Carolina-Greensboro, USA. He oversees library operations and services with a team of librarians and staff. He is an affiliated faculty member for the Department of Library and Information Studies as well as a certified Senior Human Resources Professional. He is the editor of the Journal of Learning Spaces and past president of the North Carolina Library Association.

Nora J. Bird, PhD, is Associate Professor of Information Studies at the University of North Carolina-Greensboro, USA. Her teaching and research interests include community college libraries, collections management, information seeking behavior, workplace information literacy, and communicating controversial science.