The Accidental Librarian

by Pamela H. Mackellar

Are you doing the job of a librarian without the advantage of a library degree or professional experience? Do you wonder what you might have missed in formal library education, how highly trained librarians stay on top of their game, or what skills and qualities library directors look for? Have we got the book for you! Pamela H. McKellar a 25-year library veteran who has mentored accidental librarians in all types of settings covers library principles, practices, and tools of the trade. She offers tips, examples, and simple exercises to increase your understanding. Whether you are seeking a thorough grounding in library fundamentals or simply looking for ways to serve more effectively in your current role, The Accidental Librarian is a great place to start.

Genres: Nonfiction, Library Science

432 pages, Paperback

First published October 13, 2008

Reviews

[Kelly Lynn Thomas]

This book is a good overview of what it means to be a librarian and operate a library. It's geared more toward those without formal library education and those working in smaller or more rural libraries. I work in a large urban library system, but I still found a lot of useful information in here. It doesn't go deep into any one section, but there are large suggested reading lists at the end of the book for each topic. This would be a great starting point for anyone who has found themselves in a library job without any formal training, or for those thinking about applying for a library job.

[Howard Craig Marks]

Stellar go-to resource for anyone in the field.

[Elizabeth]

Not exactly the information I was looking for; still, an interesting read.