What They Dont Teach You In Library School : ALA Guide for the Busy Librarians

Contents: Introduction. I. Helpful to know before you get your-first job as a librarian. 1. The right job. 2. Planning your career. 3. Networking. 4. Making librarian a brand. II. Helpful to know when you are new on the job. 5. Understanding your new work environment: Your Library. 6. Understanding your new work environment: Your community. 7. How to manage problem patrons in the library. 8. Managing confrontation productively. 9. Public speaking. 10. Teamwork. III. Helpful to know as you gain some experience. 11. Promotional marketing. 12. Thinking like a retailer. 13. Strategic planning. 14. Trend tracking. 15. Facilities management. 16. Figures and finances. Index.

A business-savvy library administrator, Elisabeth Doucett gives new librarians a full dose of practical advice and wisdom that remains between the lines of most library school curricula, while also teaching seasoned professionals a thing or two. Gleaned from years of hard-earned experience, this book covers a variety of library topics that are truly relevant to the day-to-day job, such as management, administration and marketing.

It shows how librarians can use practical business and organizational skills to do a better job and further their careers.

Present information is in a grab-and-go format that’s ready to apply in the real world. For MLS graduates just entering the job market as well as individuals interested in switching gears through advancement or horizontal career shift, Doucett offers the inside scoop on what a librarian really needs to know.