Library Conversations

Author : Patrick Lo,Dickson Chiu,Allan Cho,Brad Allard
Publisher : Chandos Publishing
Page : 524 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2018-12-01
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780081027479

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Conversations with Leading Academic and Research Library Directors by Patrick Lo,Dickson Chiu,Allan Cho,Brad Allard Pdf

Conversations with Leading Academic and Research Library Directors: International Perspectives on Library Management presents a series of conversations with the directors of major academic and research libraries. The book offers insight, analysis, and personal anecdote from leaders in the library field, giving a unique perspective on how the modern library operates. Readers will learn about the most up-to-date trends and practices in the LIS profession from the directors of 24 internationally acclaimed academic and research libraries in Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Russia, Singapore, and the UK and USA. This is the first book focusing on leaders and managers of library institutions to offer a global outlook. Facing the need to respond to the expectations of changing populations that librarians strive to serve, this book aims to develop a new understanding of the core values of academic and research libraries, and asks how librarians can innovate, adapt, and flourish in a rapidly shifting professional landscape. Presents conversations with library leaders from 24 major institutions Offers a global perspective on the operation and management of libraries Discusses the director’s impact on institutional structures and future landscapes Gives insights based on first-hand experience

Author : Shawn(ta) Smith-Cruz,Sara A. Howard
Publisher : Library Juice Press
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2022-06
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1634001346

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Grabbing Tea by Shawn(ta) Smith-Cruz,Sara A. Howard Pdf

Author : Paul Born
Publisher : BPS Books
Page : 243 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781927483152

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Community Conversations by Paul Born Pdf

Full of informative and inspiring examples of collaboration, Community Conversations captures the essence of creating such conversations and offers ten practical techniques to host conversations in your community."--Pub. desc.

Author : Marie L. Radford,Gary P. Radford
Publisher : ALA Neal-Schuman
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2016-09-16
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 0838914845

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Library Conversations by Marie L. Radford,Gary P. Radford Pdf

From the reference desk and the community meeting to the board room, the human resource office, and the conference table, effective interpersonal communication lies at the center of the profession.

Author : Miranda Dube,Carrie Wade
Publisher : Library Juice Press
Page : 354 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2021
Category : Information science
ISBN : 1634001087

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LIS Interrupted by Miranda Dube,Carrie Wade Pdf

"Provides a collection of both personal narratives and critical analyses of mental illness in the LIS field, exploring intersections with labor, culture, stigma, race, ability, identity, and gender"--

Author : Paul Born
Publisher : Berrett-Koehler Publishers
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2014-03-10
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781626560994

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Deepening Community by Paul Born Pdf

Community shapes our identity, quenches our thirst for belonging, and bolsters our physical, mental, emotional, and economic health. But in the chaos of modern life, community ties have become unraveled, leaving many feeling afraid or alone in the crowd, grasping at shallow substitutes for true community. In this thoughtful and moving book, Paul Born describes the four pillars of deep community: sharing our stories, taking the time to enjoy one another, taking care of one another, and working together for a better world. To show the role each of these plays, he shares his own stories—as a child of refugees and as a longtime community activist. It’s up to us to create community. Born shows that the opportunity is right in front of us if we have the courage and conviction to pursue it.

Author : Abigail Shrier
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2020-06-30
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781684510467

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Irreversible Damage by Abigail Shrier Pdf

NAMED A BOOK OF THE YEAR BY THE ECONOMIST AND ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF 2021 BY THE TIMES AND THE SUNDAY TIMES "Irreversible Damage . . . has caused a storm. Abigail Shrier, a Wall Street Journal writer, does something simple yet devastating: she rigorously lays out the facts." —Janice Turner, The Times of London Until just a few years ago, gender dysphoria—severe discomfort in one’s biological sex—was vanishingly rare. It was typically found in less than .01 percent of the population, emerged in early childhood, and afflicted males almost exclusively. But today whole groups of female friends in colleges, high schools, and even middle schools across the country are coming out as “transgender.” These are girls who had never experienced any discomfort in their biological sex until they heard a coming-out story from a speaker at a school assembly or discovered the internet community of trans “influencers.” Unsuspecting parents are awakening to find their daughters in thrall to hip trans YouTube stars and “gender-affirming” educators and therapists who push life-changing interventions on young girls—including medically unnecessary double mastectomies and puberty blockers that can cause permanent infertility. Abigail Shrier, a writer for the Wall Street Journal, has dug deep into the trans epidemic, talking to the girls, their agonized parents, and the counselors and doctors who enable gender transitions, as well as to “detransitioners”—young women who bitterly regret what they have done to themselves. Coming out as transgender immediately boosts these girls’ social status, Shrier finds, but once they take the first steps of transition, it is not easy to walk back. She offers urgently needed advice about how parents can protect their daughters. A generation of girls is at risk. Abigail Shrier’s essential book will help you understand what the trans craze is and how you can inoculate your child against it—or how to retrieve her from this dangerous path.

Author : Catherine Soehner,Ann Darling
Publisher : American Library Association
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2016-11-11
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780838915271

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Effective Difficult Conversations by Catherine Soehner,Ann Darling Pdf

In an information landscape where change is the status quo, difficult conversations come with the territory. Being a library leader means knowing how to confidently steer these conversations so that they lead to productive results instead of hurt feelings, resentment, or worse. Employees in a library will also encounter conflict, especially during times of change. Using a step-by-step process, this book walks readers through learning the skills to have effective difficult conversations that hold themselves and others accountable. Practice activities throughout the book will help readers feel prepared beforehand. After reading this book, library directors, managers, administrators, and team leaders will feel empowered to proactively identify situations that require an intervention in order to avoid unnecessary complications or confrontations down the line;prepare for and initiate a difficult conversation, balancing a clear message with compassion to successfully manage change or handle personnel issues;diffuse volatile emotions by maintaining a calm, measured approach; andfollow up a difficult conversation in writing, keeping the lines of communication open to ensure a way forward.Illustrated with real-world examples of both successful and unsuccessful difficult conversations, this book will serve as an important leadership tool for handling change and conflicts in the library workplace.

Author : Zadie Smith
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 676 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2001-01-25
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780141939230

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White Teeth by Zadie Smith Pdf

An unforgettable portrait of London and one of the most talked about debuts of all time! 'The almost preposterous talent was clear from the first pages' Guardian On New Years Day 1975, the day of his almost-suicide, life said yes to Archie Jones. Not OK or 'You-might-as-well-carry-on-since-you've-started'. A resounding affirmative. Promptly seizing his second life by the horns, Archie meets and marries Clara Bowden, a Caribbean girl twenty-eight years his junior. Thus begins a tale of friendship, of love and war, of three culture and three families over three generations . . . ***** 'Street-smart and learned, sassy and philosophical all at the same time' New York Times 'Outstanding' Sunday Telegraph 'An astonishingly assured début, funny and serious . . . I was delighted' Salman Rushdie

Author : Dr. Seuss
Publisher : RH Childrens Books
Page : 21 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2013-10-22
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780385379311

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And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street by Dr. Seuss Pdf

Dr. Seuss’s very first book for children! From a mere horse and wagon, young Marco concocts a colorful cast of characters, making Mulberry Street the most interesting location in town. Dr. Seuss’s signature rhythmic text, combined with his unmistakable illustrations, will appeal to fans of all ages, who will cheer when our hero proves that a little imagination can go a very long way. (Who wouldn’t cheer when an elephant-pulled sleigh raced by?) Now over seventy-five years old, this story is as timeless as ever. And Marco’s singular kind of optimism is also evident in McElligot’s Pool.

Author : Margaret Kovach
Publisher : University of Toronto Press
Page : 326 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2021-07-30
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781487537425

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Indigenous Methodologies by Margaret Kovach Pdf

Indigenous Methodologies is a groundbreaking text. Since its original publication in 2009, it has become the most trusted guide used in the study of Indigenous methodologies and has been adopted in university courses around the world. It provides a conceptual framework for implementing Indigenous methodologies and serves as a useful entry point for those wishing to learn more broadly about Indigenous research. The second edition incorporates new literature along with substantial updates, including a thorough discussion of Indigenous theory and analysis, new chapters on community partnership and capacity building, an added focus on oracy and other forms of knowledge dissemination, and a renewed call to decolonize the academy. The second edition also includes discussion questions to enhance classroom interaction with the text. In a field that continues to grow and evolve, and as universities and researchers strive to learn and apply Indigenous-informed research, this important new edition introduces readers to the principles and practices of Indigenous methodologies.

Author : David Katz,Rosa Katz
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 377 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2013-07-04
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781136314759

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Conversations With Children by David Katz,Rosa Katz Pdf

This is Volume XII of thirty-two in a collection on Developmental Psychology. Originally published in 1936, this study looks at the conversations of the authors’ own children that were recorded as they grew up. Over time they realised they were unusually rich material for investigation into child- psychology was contained in them, and despite the intimate nature of the material formulated this work.

Author : Kerry Patterson,Joseph Grenny,Ron McMillan,Al Switzler
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 287 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2011-09-16
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780071772204

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Crucial Conversations Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High, Second Edition by Kerry Patterson,Joseph Grenny,Ron McMillan,Al Switzler Pdf

The New York Times and Washington Post bestseller that changed the way millions communicate “[Crucial Conversations] draws our attention to those defining moments that literally shape our lives, our relationships, and our world. . . . This book deserves to take its place as one of the key thought leadership contributions of our time.” —from the Foreword by Stephen R. Covey, author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People “The quality of your life comes out of the quality of your dialogues and conversations. Here’s how to instantly uplift your crucial conversations.” —Mark Victor Hansen, cocreator of the #1 New York Times bestselling series Chicken Soup for the Soul® The first edition of Crucial Conversations exploded onto the scene and revolutionized the way millions of people communicate when stakes are high. This new edition gives you the tools to: Prepare for high-stakes situations Transform anger and hurt feelings into powerful dialogue Make it safe to talk about almost anything Be persuasive, not abrasive

Author : Douglas Stone,Bruce Patton,Sheila Heen
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 351 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2010-11-02
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781101496763

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Difficult Conversations by Douglas Stone,Bruce Patton,Sheila Heen Pdf

The 10th-anniversary edition of the New York Times business bestseller-now updated with "Answers to Ten Questions People Ask" We attempt or avoid difficult conversations every day-whether dealing with an underperforming employee, disagreeing with a spouse, or negotiating with a client. From the Harvard Negotiation Project, the organization that brought you Getting to Yes, Difficult Conversations provides a step-by-step approach to having those tough conversations with less stress and more success. you'll learn how to: · Decipher the underlying structure of every difficult conversation · Start a conversation without defensiveness · Listen for the meaning of what is not said · Stay balanced in the face of attacks and accusations · Move from emotion to productive problem solving

Author : Maria T. Accardi
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 396 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 1634000188

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The Feminist Reference Desk by Maria T. Accardi Pdf

"This edited collection considers how feminist strategies and philosophies might initiate, reshape, and critique approaches to library reference services"--