Communicating Professionally: A How-to-do-it Manual for Library Applications - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1856043193 ISBN 13: 9781856043199

Publisher: Library Association Publishing, 1998

Synopsis

Designed to address communication needs in the modern library, this guide covers all types of communication, including: public speaking; conducting interviews; leading group discussions, and workshops and conferences; designing newsletters, handouts and brochures; creating press releases and public service announcements; and writing memos, letters and formal reports. In addition, the book covers: mastering individual skills; sensitivity to cultural, ethnic and linguistic issues; using voice mail and e-mail; practising Netiquette; designing WWW pages; tele-conferencing and video-conferencing; using presentation software; and technical skills to support staff. The book has a practical approach and features tips, skills training exercises, examples of common library situations, and research facts.

Edition details

• Publisher: Library Association Publishing
• Publication date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1856043193
• ISBN 13: 9781856043199
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 342
• Editor: Ross Catherine Sheldrick, Dewdney Patricia