Mentoring & Managing Students in the Academic Library: Students in the Academic Library - Brossura

Reale, Michelle

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0838911749 ISBN 13: 9780838911747

Casa editrice: Ala Editions, 2013

Riassunto

Most academic libraries could not operate without a host of part-time student workers. But employing students is different from filling a professional position with an experienced worker; often their library employment will be their first job experience. Since many student positions make them the public face of the library, effective mentoring of such student employees is vital. In this book Reale explores the challenges and opportunities involved in recruitment. Her guideShows how a library job can be more than just employment, teaching students important responsibilities and life-skillsCovers the entire scope of a student’s tenure at an academic library, from bringing new hires on board and training them to disciplining student employees and the unpleasant but sometimes necessary task of firingOffers mentoring advice for helping students navigate the cultural contrasts, irregular hours, and other day-to-day issues faced by young people away from home for the first timeWith Reale’s guidance, supervising academic librarians can effectively mentor students while maintaining an enjoyable, productive workplace that functions efficiently in support of the institution.

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Most academic libraries could not operate without a host of part-time student workers. But employing students is different from filling a professional position with an experienced worker; often their library employment will be their first job experience. Since many student positions make them the public face of the library, effective mentoring of such student employees is vital. In this book Reale explores the challenges and opportunities involved in recruitment.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Ala Editions
• Data di pubblicazione: 2013
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0838911749
• ISBN 13: 9780838911747
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 106
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: non disponibile