Revolutionizing the development of library and information professionals : planning for the future / [edited by] Samantha Schmehl Hines.
| Other author | Hines, Samantha (Samantha Schmehl), editor. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | Hershey PA : Information Science Reference, [2014] |
| Description | xvii, 319 pages ; 29 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | Advances in library and information science (ALIS) book series Advances in library and information science (ALIS) book series. ^A1166042 |
| Contents | What do library workers want from professional conferences? / Samantha Hines, University of Montana -- International library conferences : the professional development benefits for librarians, the hurdles of attending and the potential outcomes / James Thull, Montana State University -- Moving beyond the one-shot for professional development : the value of the intensive institute experience / Elizabeth Blakesley, Washington State University Libraries -- Growing leaders for the future / Joanna Nelson, Pikes Peak Library District and Katherine Johnson, Douglas County Libraries -- Providing professional development opportunities to staff in tough economic times : a guide for administrators / Kathleen L. Sacco, State University of New York at Fredonia -- The benefits of internal professional development for academic librarians / Carissa Tomlinson, Towson University -- Free or externally funded professional development for frugal librarians / Elizabeth Watson, Duplin County Public Library -- Open access Web resources for library continuing education and training / Mary Bolin, University of Nebraska-Lincoln -- Professional development opportunities for academic subject librarians / Anne Shelley, Illinois State University -- The advantages of professional involvement for librarians outside the profession / A. Kathy Bradshaw, University of North Carolina-Greensboro -- Professional development needs and resources for government documents librarians / Susanne Caro, University of Montana -- A perfect match : partnering with education faculty for pedagogical professional development / Hilary Kraus, M.S.I. & Rudolf V. Kraus II, Ph. D -- Leveling the professional development playing field : opportunities and challenges in providing knowledge, skill building and targeted programming for tribal college librarians and other underserved library professionals / James Thull and Mary Anne Hansen, Montana State University -- Professional development opportunities provided by consortia : what we can learn from this model / Tami Robinson, Whitworth University -- Shifting to a needs-based continuing education model / Tom Taylor, South Central Kansas Library System: -- Assessing a statewide effort / Michael Crumpton, University of North Carolina-Greensboro. |
| Abstract | "This book examines the future of library professional development by investigating the aspects that make these development events worthwhile"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 2013025625 |
| ISBN | 9781466646759 (hardcover) |
| ISBN | 1466646756 (hardcover) |
| ISBN | (ebook) |
| ISBN | (print & perpetual access) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | Z668.5 .R48 2014 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |