This text for library technicians working in technical services and students in library technology programs examines terminology, organization, and the practical aspects of tasks that technical services workers deal with on a daily basis. Subjects discussed include computer and library automation, b

Everything you need to know about technical services--in one handy volume For library technicians working in technical services and students in library technology programs, Introduction to Technical Services for Library Technicians is a practical, how-to-do-it text that shows how to perform the behind-the-scenes tasks the job requires. This essential volume comes complete with a suggested reading list, helpful charts and tables, a look at trends and issues to consider, and review questions at the end of each chapter. From the Preface: Budgetary constraints and the computerization of library...

Chemical Dependency and Antisocial Personality Disorder gives you the information and clinical skills necessary to assess and evaluate persons suffering from substance abuse and/or antisocial personality disorders and details how you can develop effective psychotherapy and treatment strategies. From its helpful pages that contain diagnostic criteria and clinical interviewing and assessment guidelines, you learn to accurately diagnose substance use and antisocial personality disorders. The book also provides you with the historical and clinical perspectives of such disorders and their...

Chemical Dependency and Antisocial Personality Disorder gives you the information and clinical skills necessary to assess and evaluate persons suffering from substance abuse and/or antisocial personality disorders and details how you can develop effective psychotherapy and treatment strategies. From its helpful pages that contain diagnostic criteria and clinical interviewing and assessment guidelines, you learn to accurately diagnose substance use and antisocial personality disorders. The book also provides you with the historical and clinical perspectives of such disorders and their...

This text argues that all primary alcoholics and many alcohol abusers need intensive individual psychotherapy. A structured psychodynamic therapy approach is described, which the author claims can successfully treat 80per cent of primary alcoholics in only 18 months.

This book is an innovative analysis of the interrelationship between the alcoholic's behavioral disorders and his or her intrapsychic processes. It is a systematic, comprehensive, profound exploration of the psychopathology and treatment of alcoholism.

Self-Disclosure in Psychotherapy and Recovery elucidates a diversity of self-disclosure topics that pertain to a wide range of issues impacting every facet of the process and outcome of psychotherapy relationships. This book represents a seminal contribution to the counseling and psychotherapy literature specific to chemical dependency counseling, addictions-focused therapy, and the self-help based recovery model.