The Portable MLIS Insights from the Experts

Subjects:

• Library & Information Science » Management & Administration -- General

Reviews:

• "For the layperson or the beginning librarian, Haycock and Sheldon bring together the work of 18 leading educators and practitioners in the field of librarianship. Separated into three parts, this is a broad overview of the profession, answering the age-old questions, what is it that you do? and why do you need to go to school? Beginning with five essays on the foundations, values, and context of the field, the work continues with 11 chapters on the functions and competencies of librarianship, followed by two chapters on Moving beyond Boundaries. Twelve appendixes provide documents of importance to librarians and their field. Notes for each chapter are presented in a listing at the end of the work, along with an extensive index to assist the user in locating the area of importance to them."
  —Booklist 1/1/2009
• "…Michael Gorman's offering on professional ethics and values in a changing world is certainly worthwhile, informed by his long engagement with the philosophy of librarianship… Donald O. Case's chapter "Information Seeking," is nuanced and appreciative of the complexities of the digital environment. And Laura Kane's chapter on "Careers and Environments" is an upbeat excursion through many traditional and emerging streams of librarianship…Edward Evans deals ably with all aspects of library marketing and creating service collections and offer some good advice for both new and seasoned practitioners about how to build partnerships and sustain relationships."
  —College & Research Libraries News 3/1/2009
• "Writing for the layperson or the beginning librarian, Haycock and Sheldon bring together the insights of 18 leading educators and practitioners in the field of librarianship. Separated into three parts, this is the first published broad overview of the competencies of professionally trained librarians. Finally answering the age-old questions asked of many librarians—“What is it that you do?” and 'Why do you need to go to school?”—The Portable MLIS introduces the continually evolving, changing, and oftentimes exciting universe of librarianship. . . . A welcome addition to a public or academic library, this might also be a useful book for those in a school or other small library where the importance of a trained librarian needs to be emphasized."
  —ARBA 3/1/2009
• "Haycock and Sheldon have compiled a series of essays on all aspects of librarianship, written by experts in the field. This collection serves as an introduction to library work for those interested in the field, those just starting out, or as a refresher for the experienced professional. It provides excellent discussions on the core competencies necessary for each aspect of librarianship, from systems to public service. Librarianship in its wider context, such as its history, ethics, values, and role in human rights and global issues, is also covered. The book is broken down into three sections: foundations, values, and context; functions and competencies; and moving beyond boundaries. Extensive appendices provide foundational documents in librarianship, including core values, code of ethics, position statements, and competency lists. This is an excellent and comprehensive resource on the role and value of librarianship in today's world."
  —Info Career Trends 3/2/2009

Table of Contents:

• Preface
  Introduction: How to Think Like a Librarian
  Part I: Foundations, Values and Context
  1. Stepping Back and Looking Forward: Reflections on the Foundations of Libraries and Librarianship - Richard E. Rubin
  2. Professional Ethics and Values in a Changing World - Michael Gorman
  3. Human Rights, Democracy and Librarians - Kathleen de la Peña McCook and Katharine Phenix
  4. Information Seeking - Donald O. Case
  5. Careers and Environments - Laura Kane
  Part II: Functions and Competencies
  6. Another Look at Leadership - Brooke E. Sheldon
  7. Management: An Essential Skill for Today's Librarians - Barbara B. Moran
  8. Marketing - the Driving Force of Your Library - Christie Koontz
  9. Reflections on Creating Information Service Collections - G. Edward Evans
  10. Organization and Representation of Information/Knowledge - Arlene G. Taylor
  Information Retrieval: Designing, Querying, and Evaluating Information Systems - Judith Weedman
  12. Reference Service: The Personal Side of Librarianship - David A. Tyckoson
  13. Librarians: The Best Googlers in the World - Linda Main
  14. Readers Advisory Services: How to Help Users Find a "Good Book." Mary K. Chelton.
  15. Research - Ron Powell
  16. Learning and Using Evaluation: A Practical Introduction - Charles R. McClure
  Part III: Moving Beyond Boundaries
  17. LIS Professionals in a Global Society - Barbara J. Ford
  18. Issues and Trends - Ken Haycock

PDF Catalogs:

LU Academic Library Spring 2008.pdf