Understanding Librarians : Communication is the Issue (Paperback)

Defining the problem; What are libraries for? Images of librarians; Psychological barriers; Social class and lack of education as barriers; Language as a barrier; Lack of literacy and numeracy skills as a barrier; Information and communication technology as a barrier; Disability as a barrier; Clarity of purpose; Evaluation and the value of systematic research; Librarians as reflective practitioners; Staff development; Self publicise; Breaking down the library walls: Responding to the needs of the Google generation; Communication within partnerships at Deakin University Library: The liaison link; Where are we now?