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Professionals in all areas of librarianship will find inspiration in the essays collected here - each of them innovative tips for increasing circulation, enhancing collections, and improving flexibility. With extensive experience in the nation's top libraries and media centers, the 73 contributors describe what really works based on their real-world experiences.Organized by subject, the essays offer succinct and practical guidelines for dozens of tasks. Topics include preparing and delivering distinctive presentations; forming a successful grant proposal; creating a traveling multimedia exhibition; organizing effective community partnerships; writing blogs; hosting authors; creating cybertorials; and preserving local culture.

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A great resource filled with tips and tricks, something for everyone, from the novice to the guru! --Mary J. Soucie, MLIS, Library Director, Wilmington Public Library District, Wilmington, Illinois; Thinking Outside the Book is packed with practical tips for librarians in academic, public and school libraries. The ideas are fresh and full of twenty-first century cool while meeting the standards and expectations of traditional librarianship. This is a must read for librarians looking to bring renewed energy to their library. --Kathryn Miller, JD, MAT, MLS, Certified Library Media Specialist, Associate Professor, National-Louis University, Chicago; Whether you work with the general public, children, or college students, this book provides smart and practical techniques for improving your library and your career through chapters that are simultaneously innovative and practical. --Lisa Bier, Social Sciences Librarian, Southern Connecticut State University; Thinking Outside the Book is a fabulous compilation of skills librarians often are asked to perform, but have little experience with. A must need for those that ever think, 'they didn't cover this in library school.' --Kristen Mastel, Reference Librarian, MINITEX Library Information Network; The essays have sound, practical, and doable advise; with topics such as community outreach initiatives, Web 2.0 technologies for all ages, library-sponsored writing workshops, and cybrarian professional development. --Carol Anne Germain, Networked Resources Education Librarian; Thinking Outside the Book offers a refreshing variety of practical ideas for library professionals at any type of library. The authors speak from experience, offering inspiration for improving your library and refining your personal skills. --Nancy Maloney, Electronic Resources Librarian, BP North America, Naperville, Illinois.

A great resource filled with tips and tricks, something for everyone, from the novice to the guru! --Mary J. Soucie, MLIS, Library Director, Wilmington Public Library District, Wilmington, Illinois Thinking Outside the Book is packed with practical tips for librarians in academic, public and school libraries. The ideas are fresh and full of twenty-first century cool while meeting the standards and expectations of traditional librarianship. This is a must read for librarians looking to bring renewed energy to their library. --Kathryn Miller, JD, MAT, MLS, Certified Library Media Specialist, Associate Professor, National-Louis University, Chicago Whether you work with the general public, children, or college students, this book provides smart and practical techniques for improving your library and your career through chapters that are simultaneously innovative and practical. --Lisa Bier, Social Sciences Librarian, Southern Connecticut State University Thinking Outside the Book is a fabulous compilation of skills librarians often are asked to perform, but have little experience with. A must need for those that ever think, 'they didn't cover this in library school.' --Kristen Mastel, Reference Librarian, MINITEX Library Information Network The essays have sound, practical, and doable advise with topics such as community outreach initiatives, Web 2.0 technologies for all ages, library-sponsored writing workshops, and cybrarian professional development. --Carol Anne Germain, Networked Resources Education Librarian Thinking Outside the Book offers a refreshing variety of practical ideas for library professionals at any type of library. The authors speak from experience, offering inspiration for improving your library and refining your personal skills. --Nancy Maloney, Electronic Resources Librarian, BP North America, Naperville, Illinois.

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A Michigan resident, Carol Smallwood has practiced in school, public and special libraries. Her primary interest is practical librarianship, and she is the author of journal articles and editor of numerous books.

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