How to Thrive as a Solo Librarian (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780810882133)

How to Thrive as a Solo Librarian is a compilation of chapters by librarians offering advice to colleagues who must work alone or with very limited help. The contributors come from schools and colleges, special and corporate archives, public libraries, and seasoned LIS faculty across the United States and abroad who are familiar with the vigor, dedication, and creativity necessary for solo librarians.

As noted in the Foreword, "In many ways, solo librarianship demands more communication and collaboration than librarians might experience in larger multi-employee libraries." Despite the fact that most of the authors are currently working alone in their library or archives, they do not work in a vacuum. These chapters aim to help librarians thrive in the demanding environment that exists for the solo librarian. Topics covered include time management, community involvement, public relations and marketing, professional development, internet-based ideas, administrative tasks, assessing and moving collections, and general overviews. How to Thrive as a Solo Librarian will be useful for all professionals and students in the field of librarianship.

Author: Carol Smallwood
ISBN-10: 0810882132
ISBN-13: 9780810882133
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
Language: English
Published: 09/16/2011
Pages: 314
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 8.90h x 6.00w x 0.90d

Review Citation(s):
Library Journal 01/01/2012 pg. 116