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Most librarians are infinitely familiar with the Internet due to their daily use of this essential resource. However, having practical expertise with today's digital resources does not guarantee the ability to speak intelligently and convincingly about their less-obvious benefits to funding authorities--an important skill to have.

" Beyond the Browser: Web 2.0 and Librarianship" overviews the history of libraries and the Internet to provide necessary perspective and then examines current and future trends in libraries. In Part I, the author traces the notion of connectivity from its...

From Elizabeth Stoddard's "The Morgesons" and Anzia Yzierska's "The Bread Givers" to Laurie Colwin's "Shine On, Bright and Dangerous Object" and Chet Raymo's "The Dork of Cork," here are some of the forgotten gems of American literature. Bridges has compiled a diverse list of 100 American novels published between 1797 and 1997 and worthy of the title great. Although the idea is to bring light to the obscure, these titles are physically accessible to readers--either in print, or represented in library collections and available through library loan.

Librarianship has changed dramatically in the last 20 years. In addition to subject area knowledge and interpersonal ability, librarians must now possess considerable technical skill. This collection of 50 essays, all written by librarians working in college, university, and public libraries, elucidates the many facets of modern librarianship, as well as the personal and professional characteristics and skills expected of today's librarians. Topics include: DEGREESL DEGREESDBL Required knowledge and attitudes DEGREESL DEGREESDBL Interviewing techniques DEGREESL DEGREESDBL The role of...