Thinking Outside the Book
Professionals in all areas of librarianship will find inspiration in the essays collected here--each of them innovative tips for increasing circulation, enhancing collections, and improving flexibility. With extensive experience in the nation's top libraries and media centers, the 73 contributors describe what really works based on their real-world experiences. Organized by subject, the essays offer succinct and practical guidelines for dozens of tasks. Topics include preparing and delivering distinctive presentations; forming a successful grant proposal; hosting a traveling multimedia exhibition; organizing effective community partnerships; writing blogs; hosting authors; creating cybertorials; preserving local culture--and many others.
285 pages, 2 editions
English edition · First published 2008 by McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers · ISBN 9780786481804
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2 editions
English
- Thinking Outside the Book · McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers · 2015 · ISBN 9780786481804 This page
- Thinking Outside the Book: Essays for Innovative Librarians · McFarland & Co · 2008 · ISBN 9780786435753
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