The Librarian's Book of Lists: A Librarian's Guide to Helping Job Seekers
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| Title: | The Librarian's Book of Lists: A Librarian's Guide to Helping Job Seekers |
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| Description: | After years spent editing American Libraries and the many editions of The Whole Library Handbook, George Eberhart has collected a raft of arcane librariana and amusing trivia for this endlessly browsable volume. Equally suitable for the reference shelf and the staff lounge, the dozens of wide-ranging lists in this book include • 14 ways libraries are good for the country • How to say “Where is the library?” in 50 different languages • 10 intriguing paper defects • 6 library-related birdsongs • Top 12 silly reasons to ban a book The mixture of serious topics, tongue-in-cheek items, and outright silliness provides something to please everyone familiar with libraries, making a fun read and a wonderful gift. |
| Authors: | Eberhart, George M. |
| Resource Type: | eBook. |
| Subjects: | Library science--Humor, Libraries--Miscellanea, Library science--Miscellanea, Librarians--Miscellanea |
| Categories: | LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Library & Information Science / General |
| Database: | eBook Collection (EBSCOhost) |
| Abstract: | After years spent editing American Libraries and the many editions of The Whole Library Handbook, George Eberhart has collected a raft of arcane librariana and amusing trivia for this endlessly browsable volume. Equally suitable for the reference shelf and the staff lounge, the dozens of wide-ranging lists in this book include • 14 ways libraries are good for the country • How to say “Where is the library?” in 50 different languages • 10 intriguing paper defects • 6 library-related birdsongs • Top 12 silly reasons to ban a book The mixture of serious topics, tongue-in-cheek items, and outright silliness provides something to please everyone familiar with libraries, making a fun read and a wonderful gift. |
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| ISBN: | 9780838910634 9780838990834 |
