{"product_id":"9780838912232","title":"The Academic Library Administrator's Field Guide","description":"The daily administration of an academic library often leaves you needing quick advice on the topic at hand. Nelson, an experienced administrator wrtiting from first-hand knowledge, delivers such advice in 30 topical chapters. Each chapter begins with an \"Assertion,\" a one-sentence summary allowing you to rapidly scan the book and find what you need. When you're on the job you can dip into this guide for ready-to-use guidance on the full range of administrator responsibilities, such as \u003cp\u003e• How to think and act politically\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Preparing staff for safety and security procedures \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Influencing student and faculty's perception of the library as a basic component of education \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Fostering librarian's professional identity as teachers \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Communicating effectively, from email messages to meetings \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Assessment and systematic collection of data \u003cbr\u003eCommentary sections in each chapter offer observations and interpretation, with abundant examples of useful advice. If you want to dig further into a topic, a Readings section points you to resources. Nelson's guide will be invaluable to new and experienced administrators alike.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ALA Editions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49787110883568,"sku":"9780838912232","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780838912232","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}