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Now in its fourth version, ""The Whole Library Handbook"" is a one-volume encyclopedia of library history, demographics, folklore, humor, current events, and popular wisdom. The new volume is organized in easy-to-find general categories, including types of libraries, the profession, people, materials, special users, operations, technology, promotion, issues, and librariana. Readers will find fascinating bits of trivia, as well as humorous sections on ""how many academic librarians does it take to change a lightbulb?"" and ""advice from naughty library assistants."" Also included are thoughtful essays and reprints of important journal articles by noted experts. ""The Whole Library Handbook 4"" provides a range of current facts and serious and not-so-serious discussions on subjects including: 20th-century library movements in a nutshell; fundamentals of good press releases; more silly and illogical reasons to ban a book; why people challenge library materials; a glossary of blogging terms; and the earliest printed books in selected languages. Full of lists, contacts, resources, and additional references, ""The Whole Library Handbook 4"" answers all types of library-related questions in a one-stop, must-have guide!

The Whole Library Handbook, now in its fifth edition, is an encyclopaedia filled with facts, tips, lists, and resources essential for library professionals and information workers of all kinds, all carefully handpicked to reflect the most informative, practical, up-to-date, and entertaining examples of library literature. Organised in easy-to-find categories, this unique compendium covers all areas of librarianship from academic libraries to teen services, from cataloguing to copyright, and from gaming to social media. Selections include Facts and figures on library workers Bookmobile guidelines 100 great libraries of the world Job search and recruitment techniques, and advice on how to deal with tough economic times Tips on writing articles and book reviews Fun with cataloguing rules Famous librarians’ favourite books Covering a huge spectrum of librariana, this one-of-a-kind volume is both educational and entertaining.