Understanding Librarians

Communication is the Issue

Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Language Arts, Library & Information Services, Reference
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Author: Barbara Hull ISBN: 9781780632698
Publisher: Elsevier Science Publication: August 5, 2011
Imprint: Chandos Publishing Language: English
Author: Barbara Hull
ISBN: 9781780632698
Publisher: Elsevier Science
Publication: August 5, 2011
Imprint: Chandos Publishing
Language: English

Aimed at professionals and trainee professionals within the library and information service (LIS) fields, this book reminds the reader of the frequently ignored communication-gulf between the professional and the layman, and in particular the lack of true communication between LIS professionals and the user. It focuses especially on ‘non-standard’ users, such as non-native speakers or those with some disability. The author provides accessible examples of good practice, assesses their degree of success and suggests further ways to improve performance in information provision.

  • Written by a “poacher turned gamekeeper” – an information professional who is also an experienced adult educator
  • Jargon-free and accessible style of delivery
  • Highlights the human aspects of using libraries, even if this is in a virtual environment
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Aimed at professionals and trainee professionals within the library and information service (LIS) fields, this book reminds the reader of the frequently ignored communication-gulf between the professional and the layman, and in particular the lack of true communication between LIS professionals and the user. It focuses especially on ‘non-standard’ users, such as non-native speakers or those with some disability. The author provides accessible examples of good practice, assesses their degree of success and suggests further ways to improve performance in information provision.

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