Whole Library Handbook 5

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. Praise for the previous edition: "Timely, humorous, and informative. Everyone who plans to enter this profession would do well to own a copy." -Public Libraries

George M. Eberhart is editor of the American Libraries Direct e-newsletter for the American Library Association. He has been with American Libraries magazine since 1996. From 1980 to 1990 he was editor of College and Research Libraries News, the news magazine of ALA s Association of College and Research Libraries. Eberhart holds an MLS from the University of Chicago and a bachelor s degree in journalism from Ohio State University.