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The New Professional's Toolkit

Name: The New Professional's Toolkit
ISBN: 9781856048927

Bethan Ruddock,

192 pages
English
PDF
Available on iOS & Android

eBook - PDF

The New Professional's Toolkit

Bethan Ruddock,

About this book

This is the definitive handbook for all new information professionals wanting to thrive in their careers. Drawing together the experiences and advice of rising stars in the information world it provides a comprehensive and dynamic resource which will help you to understand and tackle every challenge you encounter in the information world. Each chapter will interweave expert and cutting-edge narrative introducing the topic with international case studies from all sectors examining personal experiences and how these have shaped their roles. Advice, practical exercises and activities will guide the reader in their own professional development. Some of the topics covered include: utilizing technologies and social media; engaging stakeholders and promoting library services and the information role; user analysis, metrics, quantitative measures and SWOT analysis; generating funding and how to do more with less; getting involved in digital preservation; managing people and communication skills; up-skilling and professional development; and, networking, promoting yourself and staying up to date. This is essential reading for all new professionals in academic, public and special libraries, archives and records management and those who want to further develop their career. It's also an invaluable guide for students of these disciplines hoping to get to grips with the profession.

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