How to Thrive as a Solo Librarian [Paperback]

How to Thrive as a Solo Librarianis a compilation of chapters by librarians offering advice to colleagues who must work alone or with very limited help. The contributors come from schools and colleges, special and corporate archives, public libraries, and seasoned LIS faculty across the United States and abroad who are familiar with the vigor, dedication, and creativity necessary for solo librarians.

As noted in the Foreword, In many ways, solo librarianship demands more communication and collaboration than librarians might experience in larger multi-employee libraries. Despite the fact that most of the authors are currently working alone in their library or archives, they do not work in a vacuum. These chapters aim to help librarians thrive in the demanding environment that exists for the solo librarian. Topics covered include time management, community involvement, public relations and marketing, professional development, internet-based ideas, administrative tasks, assessing and moving collections, and general overviews.How to Thrive as a Solo Librarianwill be useful for all professionals and students in the field of librarianship.

Carol Smallwoodhas worked as a public library systems administrator and consultant, and in school, academic, and special libraries. She has authored, co-authored, edited, and co-edited several books, includingWriting and Publishing: The Librarian's Handbook(2010) andLibrarians as Community Partners: An Outreach Handbook(2010). Her articles have appeared in numerous journals, includingAmerican Libraries.

Melissa J. Clappis the Coordinator of Instruction & Outreach at Humanities & Social Sciences Library West, University of Florida. Her most recent publication appears inCollaborative Librarianship.

With firsthand knowledge of the trials and tribulations of working as a lone librarian, this reviewer appreciates this helpful primer aimed at those flying lC´