Resources/Reading

This is a list of books, articles, websites, blogs, etc. that the group may find useful:

 (Please suggest others you have found useful to add to it.)

Byke, Suzanne, and Dawn Lowe-Wincentsen. A Leadership Primer for New Librarians: Tools for Helping Today’s Early-career Librarians to Become Tomorrow’s Library Leaders. Oxford, England: Chandos Pub., 2009. Print.

Edge, John, and Ravonne Green. “The Graying of Academic Librarians: Crisis or Revolution?.” Journal Of Access Services 8.3 (2011): 97-106. ERIC. Web. 3 Apr. 2013.

Gammons, Rachel. “Surviving Instruction: Six Teaching Tips for New Librarians.” American Library Association. N.p., Feb. 2013. Web. 15 Apr. 2013. <http://www.ala.org/nmrt/news/footnotes/february2013/surviving-instruction-six-teaching-tips-new-librarians>.

Goetsch, Lori A. “Reinventing Our Work: New and Emerging Roles for Academic Librarians.” Journal Of Library Administration 48.2 (2008): 157-172. Library, Information Science & Technology Abstracts. Web. 3 Apr. 2013.

Gregory, Gwen Meyer, ed. The Successful Academic Librarian: Winning Strategies from Library Leaders. Medford, New Jersey: Information Today, Inc., 2005. Print.

Hall, Russell A. “Beyond the Job Ad: Employers and Library Instruction.” College & Research Libraries 74.1 (2013): 24-38. Education Full Text (H.W. Wilson). Web. 3 Apr. 2013.

Howe, Carol. “Novice Academic Librarians Provide Insight into Choosing Their Careers, Graduate School Education, and First Years on the Job.” Evidence Based Library and Information Practice [Online], 7.4 (2012): 99-101. Web. 15 Apr. 2013.

Kozel-Gains, Melissa A., and Richard A. Stoddart. “Experiments and Experiences in Liaison Activities: Lessons from New Librarians in Integrating Technology, Face-To-Face, and Follow-Up.” Collection Management 34.2 (2009): 130-142. Library, Information Science & Technology Abstracts. Web. 3 Apr. 2013.

Kroski, Ellyssa. Web 2.0 for Librarians and Information Professionals. NY: Neil-Schuman, 2008. Print.

Lewin, Heather. “Learning the Collection: A New Librarian’s Experience in Collection Management.” Issues In Science And Technology Librarianship 63 (2010): ERIC. Web. 3 Apr. 2013.

McLean, Jaclyn. “How to Manage Managing: A Guide for New Librarians.” Feliciter 58.2 (2012): 65-67. Professional Development Collection. Web. 3 Apr. 2013.

Mugridge, Rebecca L. “Networking Strategies for Academic Librarians 10 Tips to Enhance Your Career.” Pennsylvania Library Association Bulletin 64.4 (2009): 11-13. Library, Information Science & Technology Abstracts. Web. 3 Apr. 2013.

Mullins, James L. “Are MLS Graduates Being Prepared for the Changing and Emerging Roles That Librarians Must Now Assume Within Research Libraries?” Journal of Library Administration 52.1 (2012): 124-32. Taylor & Francis Online. Web. 15 Apr.

Oud, Joanne. “Adjusting to the Workplace: Transitions Faced by New Academic Librarians.” College & Research Libraries 69.3 (2008): 252-266. Library, Information Science & Technology Abstracts. Web. 3 Apr. 2013.

Sare, Laura, Stephen Bales, and Bruce Neville. “New Academic Librarians and their Perceptions of the Profession.” Portal : Libraries and the Academy 12.2 (2012): 179-203. ProQuest. Web. 15 Apr. 2013.

Tewell, Eamon C. “Employment Opportunities for New Academic Librarians: Assessing the Availability of Entry Level Jobs.” Portal: Libraries And The Academy 12.4 (2012): 407-423. ERIC. Web. 3 Apr. 2013.

Wilkinson, Zara. “Rock Around the (Tenure) Clock: Research Strategies for New Academic Librarians.” New Library World 114.1/2 (2013): 54-66. Print.

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