{"product_id":"understanding-librarians-communication-is-the-issue-paperback-9781843346159","title":"Understanding Librarians; Communication is the Issue (Paperback \/ softback) 9781843346159","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eUnderstanding Librarians\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eCommunication is the Issue\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eBarbara Hull (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781843346159, Elsevier Science\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 5 August 2011\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e200 pages\u003cbr\u003e23.3 x 15.6 x 1.4 cm, 0.36 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Hull provides a well-researched argument, which is anchored in evidence. While written mainly from an academic library perspective, the themes remain relevant to all libraries.\" \u003cb\u003e--The Australian Library Journal\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Provides a comprehensive overview of the various barriers a library professional needs to keep in mind when dealing with customers.\" \u003cb\u003e--The Australian Library Journal\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"This easy-to-read and easy-to-understand book can be treated both as a starting point for further research and as a code of conduct for librarians, library managers, and library practitioners.\" \u003cb\u003e--Journal of Librarianship and Information Science\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eAimed at professionals and trainee professionals within the library and information service (LIS) fields, this book reminds the reader of the frequently ignored communication-gulf between the professional and the layman, and in particular the lack of true communication between LIS professionals and the user. It focuses especially on ‘non-standard’ users, such as non-native speakers or those with some disability. The author provides accessible examples of good practice, assesses their degree of success and suggests further ways to improve performance in information provision.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eDedication\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eList of tables\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the author and contributors\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Defining the problem\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: What are libraries for?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Images of librarians\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Psychological barriers\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Social class and lack of education as barriers\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Language as a barrier\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Lack of literacy numeracy skills as a barrier\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Information CommunicationTechnology as a barrier\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Disability as a barrier\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Clarity of purpose\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Evaluation the value of systematic research\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Librarians as reflective practitioners\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Staff development\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Self publicise\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Breaking down the library walls: responding to the needs of the Google generation\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16: Communication within partnerships at Deakin University Library: the liaison link\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17: Where are we now?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Library \u0026amp; information sciences [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Library \u0026amp; information sciences\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Library%20\u0026amp;%20information%20sciences%20%5BGL%5D%22\"\u003eGL\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Chandos Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46651743174936,"sku":"9781843346159","price":46.55,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9781843346159.jpg?v=1696411730","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/understanding-librarians-communication-is-the-issue-paperback-9781843346159","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}