Joel Kitchens

Librarians, Historians, and New Opportunities for Discourse

A Guide for Clio's Helpers

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

This book stimulates informed dialogue between librarians and historians regarding the changing nature of history and the resultant needs for a wider variety of collections and library services, including inter-library loan, library instruction, outreach, and reference. Today's history scholars and students utilize information in many different formats, including print, microforms, and digital, with each having its own format-specific requirements. For historians, the library is an essential resource that serves as their "laboratory." Librarians need to recognize the changing needs of this group-arguably among the heaviest users of library materials and services. Librarians, Historians, and New Opportunities for Discourse: A Guide for Clio's Helpers addresses the concerns and typical operational decisions of librarians in academic libraries regarding reference, instruction, and collection management. The book looks at the role of the librarian holistically, paying special attention to how history is researched and taught, and how this affects librarians. After reading this book, librarians will better understand this group of patrons who are so dependent on library resources for their research and teaching; conversely, historians will grasp the pressures on librarians making the difficult transition between the print and the digital age. As a result, every reader will be capable of having a more informed dialog with "the other half," regardless of their status as a librarian or a historian.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Libraries Unlimited
• Seitenzahl: 136
• Erscheinungstermin: 15. Mai 2012
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 254mm x 178mm x 8mm
• Gewicht: 271g
• ISBN-13: 9781598846256
• ISBN-10: 1598846256
• Artikelnr.: 34673800

Autorenporträt

Joel D. Kitchens is associate professor, humanities librarian, and subject specialist in history, art and architecture, and American studies for the Texas A&M University Libraries, where he has served since 1997.

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction 1 Overview of History Brief History of History Major Fields
within History Major Research Methods Used Use and Characteristics of
Primary and Secondary Sources Scholarly Production: Books, Book Reviews,
More Books, Scholarly Articles, and More Books! Emerging Areas Overlap with
Other Areas in the Library Conclusion 2 Learning Your New Landscape
Materials Needed What Is and May Not Be Available (the Truth Is Not Always
Out There) Major Historians and Their Evolving Methodologies Continuing
Education Mentorship Library Association Divisions Major Historical
Societies and Organizations Electronic Discussion Groups Conferences
Conclusion 3 Getting to Know and Understand Your Local Audience Talking to
the Academic Department Meeting Faculty on Their Own Turf What Are the
Local Institution's Needs? Conclusion 4 Reference Services and Access to
Material Get to Know Your Collection The Reference Interview Catalogs and
Cataloging The Reference Collection Major Indexes: Accessing Secondary
Materials Electronically Other Types of Information Archival Materials
Printed Guides, Bibliographies, Encyclopedias, Landmark Works Reference on
Location 24/7 Reference (or Close to It) Conclusion 5 Information Literacy
for Historians The History Curriculum History Components in Other
Disciplines Building Instructional Presentations Collaborative Partnering
on Assignments Intervention with the Instructor Too Much of a Good Thing?
Conclusion 6 Defining the History Collection Challenges of History to
Collection Development Policies Defining Scholarly and Historical Textbook
Considerations Serials Evaluating Electronic Full Text Media and Web-Based
Materials Microforms Newspapers Conclusion 7 Selection and Acquisitions
Tools Budget Considerations Building a Foundation Using Approval Plans
Review Sources Getting Prize Books Assessing the Collection Promoting the
Collections Open Stacks or Special Collections Conclusion 8 Maturing as a
History Librarian Progressive Journey Setbacks Navigating Departmental
Politics Indicators of Progress Sharing Knowledge as a Senior Subject
Librarian Conclusion Reference List and Recommended Readings Index