Academic Librarianship
This authoritative new source explores the unique nature of academic librarianship and its environment and helps librarians understand the requirements of having a successful career in the academic arena. The authors fully explore today’s central issues and attempt to prepare readers to tackle all aspects of their jobs and ascend the organizational ladder. Four main parts—“Background and Historic Context,” “Higher Education Today,” “Campus and Library Commonalities,” and “The Academic Library Today”—contain chapters dedicated to key topics such as faculty responsibilities, campus governance, curriculum, the student body, collections, customer service, higher-education finances, facilities, staffing, information technology, and career development. Charts and boxes provide additional information. A valuable guide for practitioners looking to advance their careers and for use as a text in LIS programs. --Susan Awe